Message Format Service (MFS) reference

These topics contain reference information for the IMS Message Format Service (MFS).

MFS application program design
Design objectives for MFS application programs should focus on device independence, operator convenience, and application program simplicity. Effective design requires a fundamental understanding of the MFS functions and of the factors that affect MFS operation and performance.
MFS message formats
Use these topics if your application programs communicate with devices by using Message Format Service (MFS).

Parent topic: Application programming APIs