EX – Execute
This section provides information about Execute.
EX –Definition
The EX (Execute) operation runs a foreground/online function.
Example
On the Task List, type EX beside the TREXX01 module to execute it in foreground.
The routine is executed and the output is displayed as shown in the following figure.
Output from the EX Command
<KEEP>USER003
<KEEP>Roses Are Red
<KEEP> Violets are Blue
<KEEP>ISPW is Great
<KEEP> and so are you!
***
<KEEP>Roses Are Red
<KEEP> Violets are Blue
<KEEP>ISPW is Great
<KEEP> and so are you!
***
EX Has Many Uses
Any type of operation can be connected to the EX command, such as running test scripts or debuggers. Code Pipeline can potentially connect almost any type of function to any type of module.
Using EX makes it easier for staff to invoke and use tools they may have forgotten about or that may not otherwise be utilized effectively.
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