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BMC AMI DevX Code Debug for TSO and IMS 17.02

This space contains information about the 17.02 release of the BMC AMI DevX Code Debug for TSO product.

BMC AMI DevX Code Debug for TSO is the premier product choice for interactive, source-level testing of COBOL, Assembler, C, and PL/I programs. Code Debug provides an easy method for testing and debugging IMS/DC programs as they execute in a message region. Programmers avoid the complexity and limitations associated with debugging in IBM’s BTS (Batch Terminal Simulator).

Code debug also provides an easy method for testing and debugging Db2 Stored Procedures that execute in a Workload Manager (WLM) environment.

With BMC AMI DevX Code Debug for TSO, you can interactively analyze and test at the source level to understand how batch programs process data and logic. Programmers can even see the potential impact of program logic changes before any changes are made. Code Debug automates the testing and debugging process within the development life cycle, so your applications move quickly into production--and stay there.

Users drive BMC AMI DevX Code Debug for TSO sessions, either through the classic character-based 3270 panels and screens, or through the modernized Eclipse graphical user interface provided by Code Debug/Eclipse. Code Debug/Eclipse is provided at no charge within the Code Debug installation packages and supports a large subset of BMC AMI DevX Code Debug for TSO functionality.

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Description

Date

2020/10/01 00:00 

Planning

Concepts, architecture, deployment, planning, and system requirements.

Installing

Installation, configuration, and maintenance.

Using

Instructions on how to use BMC AMI DevX Code Debug for TSO to solve common debugging problems.

Command and syntax reference

Primary and line commands. Syntax, keywords, usage, and examples  for the commands

Quick Reference

User interface functions, PF keys, commands, and compiler options.

Messages and codes

Information about messages

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting information that can help you diagnose some common TSO and IMS installation problems.
PDFs

This topic provides access to PDFs that support this product. It also explains how to create your own custom PDFs.

Ready-made space PDFs

The following table provides ready-made PDFs that contain snapshots of the content in this space. Ready-made PDFs are available for new releases and product updates within seven calendar days of their release. Although these PDFs contain all topics, the online topics might be more current, and the content of some topics might be better suited for online viewing.

Snapshot

Date

Size

2021/10/01 00:00 

37,423 KB

Legacy PDFs related to this space

The following legacy PDFs provide older product documentation that is not otherwise available in this documentation portal: 

Document

Title

Date

BMC Compuware Xpediter for TSO Installation Guide

2020/12/30 00:00 

BMC Compuware Installer Mainframe Products SMP/E Installation Guide

2020/12/17 00:00 

BMC Compuware Xpediter for TSO Advanced Configuration Guide

2020/12/30 00:00 

BMC Compuware Xpediter for TSO Reference Manual

2020/10/13 00:00 

BMC Compuware Xpediter for TSO Quick Reference

2020/09/09 00:00 

BMC Compuware Xpediter for TSO Assembler User Guide

2021/01/12 00:00 

BMC Compuware Xpediter for TSO C User Guide

2021/01/12 00:00 

BMC Compuware Xpediter for TSO COBOL User Guide

2021/01/13 00:00 

BMC Compuware Xpediter for TSO PL/I User Guide

2021/01/13 00:00 

BMC Compuware Xpediter for TSO Messages and Codes

2020/09/09 00:00 

Creating a custom PDF

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We are working to improve the PDF export experience. We are currently working on the following issues:

  • Page order—If you export more than one page to PDF, they might be displayed in alphabetical order instead of the order in the interface.
  • Interface update—The export interface options are changing, so these instructions might not match them exactly.
  • Known limitations—PDF exports are not always completed successfully.
    Thank you for your patience.
  1. If you are not logged in, click the head icon at the top-right of the window, select Log in, and follow the instructions:
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  2. Navigate to the page that you want to export to PDF. To create a PDF of the whole space, navigate to the space home page.
  3. Next to the page title, click Export export.png.
  4. In the Export dialog box, click PDF:
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  5. In the Export as PDF dialog box, perform one of these steps:
    • To create a PDF of that page only, proceed to step 6.
    • To create a PDF of that page and its child pages, click select all.
    • To create a PDF of that page and a selection of its child pages, select the checkboxes next to the pages that you want to include your PDF.
  6. Click Export.
  7. In the PDF Export Options dialog box, select the checkboxes for the features that you want to include in your PDF.

    Tip

    If you are creating a PDF of a single page, clear the Table of Contents checkbox.

  8. Click Export.
    The PDF is created.
  9. Save the PDF locally.


FAQs and additional resources

This topic answers common questions and explains how to access additional resources, including BMC Support.

Frequently asked questions

This section answers frequently asked questions (FAQ) about the documentation portal.

The following are general questions about mainframe documentation:

  • How can I get a PDF of selected content in a space?

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    Important

    We are working to improve the PDF export experience. We are currently working on the following issues:

    • Page order—If you export more than one page to PDF, they might be displayed in alphabetical order instead of the order in the interface.
    • Interface update—The export interface options are changing, so these instructions might not match them exactly.
    • Known limitations—PDF exports are not always completed successfully.
      Thank you for your patience.
    1. If you are not logged in, click the head icon at the top-right of the window, select Log in, and follow the instructions:
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    2. Navigate to the page that you want to export to PDF. To create a PDF of the whole space, navigate to the space home page.
    3. Next to the page title, click Export export.png.
    4. In the Export dialog box, click PDF:
      pdf icon.png
    5. In the Export as PDF dialog box, perform one of these steps:
      • To create a PDF of that page only, proceed to step 6.
      • To create a PDF of that page and its child pages, click select all.
      • To create a PDF of that page and a selection of its child pages, select the checkboxes next to the pages that you want to include your PDF.
    6. Click Export.
    7. In the PDF Export Options dialog box, select the checkboxes for the features that you want to include in your PDF.

      Tip

      If you are creating a PDF of a single page, clear the Table of Contents checkbox.

    8. Click Export.
      The PDF is created.
    9. Save the PDF locally.
  • Where can I get documentation for all BMC mainframe products?

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    Go to the docs.bmc.com main dashboard and click the name of a specific product area, or click here to go directly to the list of all products.

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    If you're looking for the Control-M mainframe documentation, click the Control-M box on the dashboard, or click here to go directly to the Control-M space.

Additional resources

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Support information

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  • How can I contact BMC Support?

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    If you have problems with or questions about a BMC product, or for the latest support policies, go to Support Central. You can search the Knowledge Base for help with an issue or download products and maintenance.

    If you do not have access to the web and you are in the United States or Canada, contact BMC Support at 800 537 1813. Outside the United States or Canada, select your country at Contact BMC to view local Support Contacts.

  • How can I check a product version's support status?

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    You can find the support status for specific product versions on Support Central. Selecting a product from the “A–Z Supported Product List” shows:

    • All versions of the product and their current support levels (full or limited)
    • Dates on which support ends

    You can also find information about the latest support policies on Support Central.

  • Where can I get the security certificates required to transfer files to BMC Support?

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    BMC Support requires a security certificate when you are using the File Transfer Protocol Secure (FTPS) method to send files to BMC Support. TheSecure File Transfer User Guide for BMC Customers explains how to use the certificate.

    The following table includes the security certificate:

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    Validity

    Effective from April 6, 2021, until further notice




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