Selecting screens

File-AID/Data Solutions screens are selected in the same way as those in ISPF. There are standard methods to move from one screen to another:

• Use the END primary command (PF3) to return to the previous level (screen) of operation. In some options, END is used to continue processing, which is noted on the screen.
• Use the RETURN primary command (PF4) to display the ISPF Primary Option Menu.

• Enter an equal sign ( =) and the Data Solutions option value in any COMMAND or OPTION field on the current screen to use the jump function. For example, to invoke the File-AID/Data Solutions System Parameters screen, enter:

    COMMAND ===> =DA.0.1

  Important

  Determine the correct File-AID/Data Solutions option value for your site.

  File-AID/Data Solutions allows each user to determine whether the File-AID/Data Solutions or ISPF menu is used as the reference point for the jump function. The Specify Jump Command Default option is set on the System Parameters screen (option 0.1). If the Specify Jump Command Default Enable field is set to YES, then the following applies:

  • To return to ISPF Primary Option Menu, enter =X.

  • To select a Data Solutions function screen from any Data Solutions screen, type an equal sign ( =) followed by the number of the desired screen option, then use RETURN (PF4) or \x3c Enter> to directly select the screen. For example, enter:

    COMMAND ===> =0.1

    When jumps are enabled, this example invokes the File-AID/Data Solutions System Parameters screen. If jumps are not enabled, this example invokes the ISPF Terminal Characteristics screen.