Initialization phase

The initialization phase begins each time you start the IVP dialog or change an option or suboption.

The IVP is driven from a set of ISPF tables that contain information about the variables, jobs, tasks, and the sequence of those jobs and tasks you need to execute. Because the tables are updated by the IVP dialog, working copies must be made the first time you use the IVP or when you change options later. This process is known as a table merge.

During the initialization phase, you can:
  • Restart the dialog
  • Select environment options
  • Select suboptions
  • Merge tables
  • Select another phase (variable-gathering, file-tailoring, or execution)