Frequently asked questions

Customizing Db2 Admin Tool

1. When I customize Db2® Admin Tool with the Tools Customizer panels, how can I display help information for the input fields?

   Place the cursor in the input field and press PF1.

2. What value should I specify in the Customized Table Library field, which is on the Product Parameters panel.

   If you use the Discover EXEC, specify the same dataset as the one in the Target Table Library field.

3. When an input field has the ">" sign and I have a long dataset name, how do I enter the name?

   You can use the EXPAND function to bring up a new panel with a greater field length.

4. Why can’t I enter input into a parameter field?

   The field is not editable or available.

   Ensure that the necessary tasks and steps are enabled first.

5. On the Product Parameters panel, when I enable Tasks and Steps, how can I keep the panel from scrolling back to the beginning?

   Place the cursor on the Task/Step you just enabled, and then press Enter. The panel scrolls to the current position.

6. When regenerating customization jobs, do I need to resubmit all jobs?

   When generating customization jobs for first the first time, submit the jobs. However, when you regenerate jobs, you only need to submit the jobs that contain a change.

7. Before calling other products such as Table Editor, and Cloning Tool from Db2 Admin Tool, do I need to customize these other products first?

   Yes, if the products are customizable by TCz.