Test the CICS catalog manager application

This task shows you how to test the CICS® catalog manager sample application using a CICS 3270 emulator to ensure it is installed correctly.

1. In a CICS 3270 emulator session, enter the transaction ID EGUI.
   The application menu is displayed:

   
   			CICS EXAMPLE CATALOG APPLICATION - Main Menu
   
   			Select an action, then press ENTER
   
   			Action . . . .   _ 1. List Items
   			                   2. Order Item Number ____
   			                   3. Exit
   
   
   
   			F3=EXIT   F12=CANCEL
   

2. Type 1 and press Enter to select the List Items option.
   The application displays a list of items in the catalog.

   
   			CICS EXAMPLE CATALOG APPLICATION - Inquire Catalog
   
   			Select a single item to order with /, then press ENTER
   
   			Item   Description                                  Cost   Order
   			-----------------------------------------------------------------
   			0010   Ball Pens Black 24pk                         2.90     _
   			0020   Ball Pens Blue 24pk                          2.90     _
   			0030   Ball Pens Red 24pk                           2.90     _
   			0040   Ball Pens Green 24pk                         2.90     _
   			0050   Pencil with eraser 12pk                      1.78     _
   			0060   Highlighters Assorted 5pk                    3.89     _
   			0070   Laser Paper 28-lb 108 Bright 500/ream        7.44     _
   			0080   Laser Paper 28-lb 108 Bright 2500/case      33.54     _
   			0090   Blue Laser Paper 20lb 500/ream               5.35     _
   			0100   Green Laser Paper 20lb 500/ream              5.35     _
   			0110   IBM Network Printer 24 - Toner cart        169.56     _
   			0120   Standard Diary: Week to view 8 1/4x5 3/4    25.99     _
   			0130   Wall Planner: Eraseable 36x24               18.85     _
   			0140   70 Sheet Hard Back wire bound notepad        5.89     _
   			0150   Sticky Notes 3x3 Assorted Colors 5pk         5.35     _
   
   			F3=EXIT   F7=BACK   F8=FORWARD   F12=CANCEL
   		

3. Type / in the Order column next to an item and press Enter to place an order for that item.
   For example, if you selected item 0010, the following screen is displayed.

   
   			CICS EXAMPLE CATALOG APPLICATION - Details of your order
   
   			Enter order details, then press ENTER
   
   			Item    Description                            Cost    Stock    On Order
   			------------------------------------------------------------------------
   			0010    Ball Pens Black 24pk                   2.90     0126       000
   
   
   			        Order Quantity: ___
   			             User Name: ________
   			           Charge Dept: ________
   
   
   
   			F3=EXIT    F12=CANCEL
   		

4. If stock levels are sufficient to fulfill the order, enter the following information:
   1. In the Order Quantity field, specify the number of items you want to order.
   2. In the User Name field, enter a 1-to 8-character string. The sample application does not check the value that is entered here.
   3. In the Charge Dept field, enter a 1-to 8-character string. The sample application does not check the value that is entered here.
5. Press Enter to submit the order and return to the main menu.
6. Press F3 to end the application.