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Debug for z/OS

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Add Code

Adding code implies setting breakpoints or using the current line as position for the new code and the source window does not display it.The “code” is displayed in the log. There is no link with the position in the source code except a possible LI...
over 12 years ago in Debug for z/OS 4 Not under consideration

Add check for numeric values

If the value in a field is invalid, there is no warning. As an example, you can have extended in a binary field.The only warning occurs when you want to enter characters in a numeric field.Add a validation process when entering numeric values.
over 12 years ago in Debug for z/OS 2 Not under consideration

Online Help

Online help is limited to the display of the next parameter for the command entered on the command line. The customer wants a HELP command to get more information, even a pop-up window or panel to navigate through help.
over 12 years ago in Debug for z/OS 3 Not under consideration

Information about errors

Messages about wrong primary command are displayed in the log.It is not easy when the log window is closed...But messages about wrong prefix command are displayed as a red string on top of the panel : easy to see.
over 12 years ago in Debug for z/OS 4 Not under consideration

Help for prefix commands

Add ? as prefix command to display online help such as the list of the prefix commands available in the window.
over 12 years ago in Debug for z/OS 3 Not under consideration

Creation of LOG File from Eclipse interface

When running the debug session from eclipse interface we are not able to save the log in the same way as working with 3270. We can select and copy the output in the Debug Console view, but we would like to save it in the same way as the 3270 inter...
over 12 years ago in Debug for z/OS 2 Not under consideration

Display type on same line as data

Using the SET MONITOR DATATYPE ON display the variable description on a second line.The customer wants it on the same line
over 12 years ago in Debug for z/OS 4 Not under consideration

Add message for wrong command

If you type a wrong command, such as typing A in the prefix area for a commented line, there is no message in the header. You must always keep the log open and check the results of every operation...Do not forget to check that the SET LOG command ...
over 12 years ago in Debug for z/OS 4 Not under consideration

Allow for Logical Unit names other than EQAMVnnn

Allow customers more flexibility, possibly via a USERMOD, in naming the Logical Units (LU's) used by Debug Tool.
over 12 years ago in Debug for z/OS 3 Not under consideration

Provide ability to read TIM ACB from a parmlib member

With multiple versions of EQAOPTS with different TIMACB LU names we need a unique EQAOPTS per sysplex. This is not a clean instal with SMP/E, and causes problems with CICS reading one version of the EQAOPTS (in the TLIB) and the programs reading a...
over 12 years ago in Debug for z/OS 2 Not under consideration