Function and Template Management reference

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The Function and Template Management interface displays the list of IMS Tools product functions that have been registered in the IMS Administration Tool environment.

Each function has a template associated with it. The template is the JCL code that runs that function.

Prior to accessing the function list, you must indicate the range of scope level to display:

  • By default, all GLOBAL scope level functions display.
  • Scope=SYSTEM results in the display of all functions with GLOBAL or SYSTEM scope level.
  • Scope=IMSID results in the display of all functions with GLOBAL or SYSTEM or the selected IMSID scope level.
Table 1. Function and Template Management
Option Description

C (create)

Create a new function and template.

D (delete)

Delete a SYSTEM or IMSID scope level function.

Functions and templates with a GLOBAL scope level cannot be updated or deleted.

Functions and templates with a GLOBAL scope level can only be viewed or modeled.

M (model)

Using the selected existing function and template as a model, create a new function that contains a new name, a new scope level, and modified template JCL code.

U (update)

Update the template JCL code for SYSTEM and IMSID scope level functions.

Functions and templates with a GLOBAL scope level cannot be updated or deleted.

Functions and templates with a GLOBAL scope level can only be viewed or modeled.

V (view)

Display the template JCL code for the selected function.

No modifications to the template code can be made in this view.