Creating message generation decks

Message generation is the process by which simulated terminals send and receive messages. You use message generation decks to control the messages sent and actions taken when messages are received by a simulated terminal. This chapter discusses what you need to consider before you create message generation decks, describes the methods you can use to create them, and suggests procedures for testing scripts.

For complete details about how to create message generation decks using these methods, refer to the following books:

Creating WSim Scripts
WSim Script Guide and Reference
WSim Utilities Guide

Note: Unless otherwise stated, the discussions in this chapter apply to all simulated terminal types that can generate messages. The terminal type that cannot generate messages is LU3. The books in the preceding list also give device-specific information about message generation.