The ISPF Table Utility (Option 3.16) provides functions for processing ISPF tables. When you select this option, the ISPF Table Utility entry panel is displayed. This panel allows you to specify a table data set or DD, a table name, and an option to be performed.

The Edit and Browse functions allow you to view the data in the rows of an ISPF table in full-screen mode (that is, multiple rows are displayed on a screen). Line commands allow you to work with individual or multiple table rows. Primary commands are provided to support processing against the entire table, including changing the format of the displayed data. Table data can be scrolled in any direction (up, down, left, or right). All table column values are displayed in scrollable fields, allowing columns to be scrolled left or right, and individual column values to be expanded and displayed in a popup window. The values for any extension variables associated with a particular table row can be displayed.

The Edit function allows you to change the data in a table simply by overtyping the displayed value. Edit function line commands are available to insert new table rows, repeat rows, and delete rows. Extension variables for a table row can be created, modified, or deleted.

The Export function writes the data in an ISPF table to a sequential file so that it can be browsed or edited. You can customize the format of the data written to the sequential file.

The Import function uses the data in a sequential file to either create a new ISPF table or replace an existing table. The data in the sequential file is required to be in a special format generated by the ISPF Table Utility Export function.

   Menu  RefList  Utilities  Options  Help
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                               ISPF Table Utility
 Option ===>                                                                   

    blank Display table list                  E Edit table
        B Browse table                        I Import table data

 Enter one of the parameters below:
   Table Data Set . . TBUTIL.TABLES                                 
   or Table DD  . . . ________  (Default is ISPTLIB)

   Table Name . . . . ________  (Blank or pattern for table selection list)

   Import Data Set    ______________________________________________

   Enter "/" to select option
   _  Open table in SHARE mode



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