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Debug for z/OS

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Retain Condition Codes with the IBM Debug Tool Batch JCL Utility

The Batch JCL Utility strips off condition codes from the JCL when processing a JCL member. This results in jobs failing, where they would normally be successful. For example, some jobs test for the existance of a file, and if it does not exist, a...
about 12 years ago in Debug for z/OS 2 Not under consideration

add timestamp in location

Add the timestamp of the csect in the location to confirm we are debugging the correct version of the load
about 12 years ago in Debug for z/OS 4 Not under consideration

Incomplete location

program ::> csectThe location in the header displays only the csect, not the program.
about 12 years ago in Debug for z/OS 4 Not under consideration

Increase the Limitation of 1000 inter LU's for DT

Currently DT is limited to 1000 internal LUs. Customer has stated they feel they will have up to 2000 or more users at the same time. This is the EQAMVnnn LUs.
about 12 years ago in Debug for z/OS 3 Not under consideration

Improve how JCL procedures are located with the Debug Tool Batch JCL Utility

Improve how JCL procedures are located with the Debug Tool Batch JCL UtilityDTSU and the IBM Debug Tool Batch JCL Utility do not resolve the location of procedure libraries the same as JCL/JES does. Consider the following scenario: A job is submit...
about 12 years ago in Debug for z/OS 3 Not under consideration

Remember file name in the Terminal Interface Manager panel * Specify TEST Run-time Option Data Set *

Customer has complained when using PF10 on the Terminal Interface Manager, the panel * Specify TEST Run-time Option Data Set * does not remember the data set name used for EQAUOPTS. For this customer we customized the EQAD3CXT module to use a pref...
over 12 years ago in Debug for z/OS 2 Not under consideration

DESCRIBE ALLOCATIONS

Is there a way to limit the result of the DESCRIBE ALLOCATIONS command to the STEP ou JOB for a batch applications ? The problem occurs only when starting the debug session using DTU option 2 and using the TSO session as 3270 interface for the deb...
about 12 years ago in Debug for z/OS 2 Not under consideration

Improve debugging in an MPR environment with the EQAD3CXT exit

There are many challenges with using the EQAD3CXT exit in an IMS MPR. There are many IMS parameters that must be set correctly in order for the transaction to begin debugging. These parameters are NOT documented in the IBM Debug Tool publications....
over 12 years ago in Debug for z/OS 6 Not under consideration

Improve Debug Tool Interrupt Capabilities

Interrupt Capabilities: Debug Tool needs the capability to stop after x number of calls to Debug Tool, and ask the user if they want to continue. Some languages offer the abiltiy to stop using the Attention key. However, this does not always work....
about 12 years ago in Debug for z/OS 5 Not under consideration

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