Communicating with IMS

You can communicate with IMS using transactions, sending messages to other users, and using IMS commands.

Transactions for communicating with IMS
When using a terminal (a non-programmable workstation), the operator must enter a transaction in a certain format in order for it to be recognized by IMS.
Operators-to-operator messages
An end user can send messages to other operators by using the IMS message switch facility or by using the /BROADCAST command.
IMS commands used to communicate with IMS
Although the primary purpose of an end-user guide is to describe transaction input, you might allow end users to use certain IMS commands. If you do, you should document their use in the guide.

Parent topic: Developing user procedures