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.