Option Z – User Fast Path Commands

Option Z is for adding, modifying, or executing special functions. 

This feature allows users to define up to eight shortcuts, or “fast path” functions, that can be picked from a standard list of installation functions. Functions may also be deleted or updated through this feature. The Z commands will be stored in your ISPF profile dataset.

Option Z

Adding a Z Function

Type A to add a new function from the scrollable list of installation functions. This will add the function to the first blank personal function.

To add a new personal function not in the list, change one of the blank entries to the new function.

Changing a Z Function

Type C beside a function to change the function’s:

• alias
• long description
• ISPF command invocation.

Press Enter for the change to take effect. Press End to cancel and exit.

Deleting a Z Function

Type D to delete a function from the personal list.

Executing a Z Function

Type S to execute a function on the personal list.

Executing a Z Function from the Command Line

On the Command line, enter the alias of the function to execute. The list of eight personal functions (Z1 through Z8) will be searched first, followed by the list of installation functions.