Working with the Base Output Facility (BOF) (Option 3.2)

Option 3.2

Option 3.2 enables you to view the following Base Output Facility information:

Started task

BOF normally uses the Beta 07 started task.

Definition of BOF

The Base Output Facility (BOF) provides a set of services for managing printing requests to 3270-type printers (or emulations). SNA LU types 0, 1, 3 and 6.2 protocols are supported. BOF supports printing to JES and printing to file and handles the printing to VTAM printers initiated by, for example, Beta 93.