New observation
The New Observation dialog is initially structured with seven tabs
in which detailed request specification information can be entered.
Each tab name is preceded by a symbol indicating if data has been
entered to the tab. The symbol is displayed in green (green light)
if data has been entered and is error free. A yellow or red light
is displayed if there are warnings or errors in the data. The yellow warning lights may be suppressed by selecting
the ‘Suppress warnings on input fields’ checkbox in the General Preferences
dialog. Refer to Entering an observation request for
details of the individual fields and edits.
Figure 1. New Observation
dialog
If a dash (“-“) is entered in the job name field
(Job Information tab), a DB2-specific or an IMS™ Multiple Address Space observation is created.
The New Observation dialog is restructured 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 Multiple Address Space parameters are entered.
Figure 2. New Observation (DB2-specific or IMS Multiple Address Space) dialog
The Preview button can be clicked at any time to view the request
parameters as they are being built. 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 automatically displays 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.