Running the example application with the BMS interface

The base application can be run using the BMS interface.

Procedure

  1. Enter transaction EGUI from a CICS® terminal.
    The example 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

    You can list the items in the catalog, order an item, or exit the application using the options on the menu.

  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, and press Enter to order an item.
    The application displays details of the item to be ordered. 
    
						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 0011 000




						Order Quantity:
						5
						User Name:
						CHRISB
						Charge Dept:
						CICSDEV1









						F3=EXIT F12=CANCEL
  4. If there is sufficient stock to fulfill the order, enter the following information:
    1. Complete the Order Quantity field.
      Specify the number of items you want to order.
    2. Complete the User Name field.
      Enter a 1-to 8-character string. The base application does not check the value that is entered here.
    3. Complete the Charge Dept field.
      Enter a 1-to 8-character string. The base 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 applications.