The Pipeline Definitions (PIPEDEF) view displays information about the message handler programs that act on a service request and on the response. A pipeline resource definition is used when a CICS® application is acting as a Web service provider or requester.
The definitions visible in the view depend on the CICS Explorer® context that is selected:
| CICS Explorer context | Definitions displayed |
|---|---|
| CICSplex | All definitions defined to the CICSPlex® SM data repository for the selected CICSplex. |
| CICSPlex SM resource group (RESGROUP) | Only resource definitions defined to the CICSPlex SM Data Repository for the selected Resource group. |
| CICS system group | All definitions defined to the CICSPlex SM data repository for the selected CICSplex. |
| CICS region | For CICS TS Version 4 or later, all definitions defined to the CSD that is used by the CICS region. |
| CICS group (CSDGROUP) | For CICS TS Version 4 or later, all definitions defined to the selected group in the CSD that is used by the CICS region. |
| Field name | Description | Attribute name |
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For more information about the attributes and actions for this resource, see PIPEDEF Resource Table in the CICS TS V5.2 product information.