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Status Not under consideration
Created by Guest
Created on Jun 20, 2019

Display full graph with steps, programs and data sets in a batch job.

For visualizing the JCL of a batch job we can now choose between these Mainframe Graphs in AD:
- 'Job Flow', which lists the steps within the job, but not the programs.
- 'Job Callgraph', which shows the different programs being called, but does not reflect the sequence of the JCL.
- 'Dataset Flow', which shows the flow of the data sets, but does not show the programs doing the I/O.

Is it possible to extend one of these graphs (or create a new one), where we can see the job flow containing the different steps as well as the programs/procedures? If the data sets could also be shown per program, that would be great.

Idea priority High
  • Guest
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    May 6, 2021

    IBM Application Discovery for IBM Z is a continuous delivery offering, and aims to satisfy the needs of a rapidly evolving market segment. Product strategy evolves and requirements are continuously evaluated against that strategy. This RFE has recently been reappraised against the wider product strategy and does not fall into IBMs delivery plans for the next 12 month. Whilst this RFE might be valid and we might look to deliver longer term, this RFE is being rejected at this time. You also have an opportunity to resubmit in twelve months time if you wish it to be reconsidered then.

  • Guest
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    Jul 8, 2019

    Thank you for taking the time to suggest an enhancement to our product. Many of our product enhancements result from feedback from our customers, so your input is always very important to us. Your request is currently in line with our product strategy and we have planned it for a future release of the product. Thank you for your suggestion and continued support.