New Observation

New Observation provides the functionality to create and submit a new observation to APA. A dialog is displayed where the details of the new observation must be provided. The New Observation dialog is initially structured with seven tabs where detailed request specification information may be entered. Each tab name is preceded by a symbol indicating if data has been entered to the tab. The symbol appears in green (green light) if data has been entered and is error free. A yellow or red light appears if there are warnings or errors in the data. Reference the APA User's Guide, Chapter 2. Entering Observation Requests, Entering an Observation Request section for details of the individual fields and edits.



New Observation dialog

If a dash ("-") is entered in the job name field (Job Information tab), a Db2-specific or IMS MASS observation will be created. The New Observation dialog is re-structured with only three tabs including the Job Information (with limited fields), Options and Subsystems, where the Db2 radio button fields are activated by default. The IMS radio button is also enabled, where, if selected, IMS MASS parameters are entered.



New Observation (Db2) dialog

The 'Load' button can be clicked at any time where a Load Template dialog is displayed to load a New request with parameters from a template.

The 'Preview' button can be clicked at any time to view the request parameters as they are being built.

The 'Save' button can be clicked at any time where a Save Template dialog is displayed to save the request parameters to a local template file. The template can later be loaded into a new observation using the 'Load' button.

Once the required data has been entered and green light(s) are displayed, the request is valid and ready to be submitted. Once the 'Submit' button is clicked to submit the request, the Observations List will automatically refresh displaying the new observation on the list.

Note: This action is only available if the z/OS connection has been established and the remote repository is active.