Working with IMS Resources

In IMS dialogs, an IMS object is specified by the following:

In most controls where an IMS resource can be entered, there will be a Lookup button to the right.

Sample IMS resource entry fields
Resource entry field

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IMS Resource Lookup

The Lookup button shows the Lookup IMS Object dialog. This dialog allows quick retrieval of IMS databases, PSBs and Secondary indexes. The same patterns as when creating IMS queries apply.

To use it, click the Lookup button to the right of a Database name, PSB name and/or Secondary Index field. The Lookup dialog will open, the name will be entered into the filter field at the top of the dialog, and the matching results will be loaded. When you select an item from the Lookup dialog and click OK, the selected entry will be used to populate the Database name, PSB name or Secondary Index field on the original dialog.

Resource Lookup Dialog
IMS Resource lookup dialog

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