Launching a debug session for z/OS batch applications

You can launch a debug session for z/OS batch applications by using existing JCL or by using property groups.

  • Use the z/OS Batch Application using existing JCL launch configuration when you have existing JCL to run your batch application.
  • Use the z/OS Batch Application using a property group launch configuration when you want to use a property group to generate JCL. This option is not available in IBM® Debug for z/OS®.
You can use launch configurations to start debug and code coverage sessions for your batch applications without having to modify existing JCL or create new JCL. Launch configurations can be opened from the following places:
  • The toolbar via the debug and code coverage buttons.
  • The Debug As or Code Coverage As menus.