Command Types
The SA OS/390 NetView Management Console handles three different types of command execution: Direct, Dialog and 3270 Transfer.
Direct Commands
Direct commands are used for any command which needs no further option selection once the icon and then the command has been selected. The command is executed, and then the required results become available.
Click on the above thumbnail to see a direct command being selected.
Click on the above thumbnail to see the result of the direct command.
Dialog Commands
Dialog commands are used for any command which needs, or can have, further option selection once the command has been chosen for the selected resource. On selection of the command, a dialog box is opened with the available options that can be selected. Once the choices have been made, the command is sent to the system. (Note: if a required choice is not made, the dialog box will prompt the user to make a seledction.)
Click on the above thumbnail to see a dialog command being selected.
Click on the above thumbnail to see the resulting dialog box being displayed.
Click on the above thumbnail to see the result of the dialog command.
3270 Transfer Commands
3270 transfer commands are used for any command which needs further option selection to tailor the command so that the required results are returned, and where interactivity is needed after initial execution of the command. On selection of the command, the NMC brings up NetView in a 3270 window (if not already open) and logs the user in. The NMC then sends the command information to the NetView session and this then allows the user see the command's panel and then enter any further information needed. The user can then also enter any valid options which may be available after execution of the command.
Click on the above thumbnail to see a 3270 transfer command being selected.
Click on the above thumbnail to see the resulting command being displayed.in the 3270 panel
Click on the above thumbnail to see an example panel which requires further selections on execution of the command.
Click on the above thumbnail to see an example panel which reports that the command was successful.
Click on the above thumbnail to see the result of the command in the NMC window..
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