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File Manager for z/OS

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To display the linkedit date in the filemanager foreground list

This function will be used to identify the recently modified CSECT in the load library. DoJ has requested the display to be similar to the current tool being used and to be able to sort on the linkedit date. The display can display the below attri...
9 months ago in File Manager for z/OS 0 Future consideration

Change DECIMAL-POINT to comma in File Manager for DB2

Display of numeric fields in File Manager for DB2 shows decimal point exclusively as ".". It is not possible to change to "," (comma), as you can do in SPUFI. It seems to be a good enhancement, as customers can use both characters to separate deci...
over 1 year ago in File Manager for z/OS 0 Future consideration

Provide "Batch Execution" feature in File Manager Plug-in

New format Case Number: TS003037937 Provide a "Batch Execution" feature as part of relevant File Manager functions that can be performed using the IDz plug-in, e.g. Data Set Compare. If this feature is requested the FM plug-in will create a JCL de...
over 4 years ago in File Manager for z/OS 1 Not under consideration

Support for TRS-Files and XMIT in FileManager

FileManager should support datasets like TRS-packed files,(used AMATERSE or TRSMAIN).The Suffix (sorry for windows-like wording) .TRS should be an Indicator to present a "look-into" and/or the ability to unpack it.Also a packing-ability should be ...
almost 8 years ago in File Manager for z/OS 4 Not under consideration

Change FM option modules to be standard PARMLIB "styled" members.

Convert FMN0POPT, FMN1POPT, FMN2POPT, and FMN3POPT to a PARMLIB that re read during product startup. This really has slowed down the install process because we need to apply usermods to our maintenance volumes and migrate to each system. When you ...
about 12 years ago in File Manager for z/OS 2 Not under consideration

FM to remember the latest selection criteria previously enter as and when FM is executed

Cause : On Production, to create/save template/copybook is not allow. Hence, User needs to use dynamic template and this is not practical as the selection criteria has to be input every single times Screenshot per the attached - When we leave this...
about 2 years ago in File Manager for z/OS 0 Future consideration

File Manager EDIT Allows PACK ON while ISPF Global configuration option Global_Disable_Pack=YES in effect

We have an ISPF Configuration modified via usermod where we have enabled Global_Disable_Pack=YES so that no ISPF users are able to create PDS Member(s) with PACK ON , however realized File Manager EDIT allow users with PACK ON on the systems where...
over 3 years ago in File Manager for z/OS 2 Future consideration

Batch Execution for File Manager Copy Wizard

File Manager component of IDz currently has a copy wizard that can copy a tape file using TSO tape mount authority. We are reluctant to enable that functionality due to concerns over contention. In the host version of File Manager, there is a batc...
over 2 years ago in File Manager for z/OS 3 Future consideration

Make decimal separator configurable for xml and csv export

When exporting data to xml or csv files via DSC function or 'Export to Desktop' it should be possible to set the sign used for decimal sparator. In Germany and many other regions comma is used instead of the decimal point.
over 1 year ago in File Manager for z/OS 0 Future consideration

When generating the commands (batch and foreground) for a comparison (DSM function) when key synchronization is requested with an old and new copybook or template, provide a list of fields from the old copybook that can be used to select the key(s).

This eliminates the manual process of identifying the start location and length of the key fields. It also makes the $$FILEM control cards more "readable" since the copybook field names are used. The end user would more likely understand the key f...
over 1 year ago in File Manager for z/OS 0 Future consideration

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