BROWSE function

The BROWSE function extracts information from messages in the queues and produces an output data set.

The BROWSE function examines the queues to determine the number and type of messages that exist on the queues.

The BROWSE function is the only function that identifies the messages that are on the cold queue in a shared-queues environment.

The BROWSE function performs no actions on the queues but it does produces reports.

You can use the BROWSE function to do the following tasks:

• Determine if the queues require maintenance. Then you can use the UNLOAD function to remove unwanted messages.
• Determine if messages exist on the queue that should be requeued by the RECOVER function.
• Determine if messages exist that contain a text string that you can specify and queue to the destination of your choice.
• Copy records for later insertion by the LOAD function.