Direct Commands in Alphabetical Order


ACTIVITY

ACTIVITY

The ACTIVITY direct command allows you to start the permanent activity display of Entire Operations directly.

For detailed information, see Monitoring Entire Operations Activities in the User's Guide.

ADD

ADD

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USER  

NETWORK  
JOB [network]
INCONDITION [job] [network]
CALENDAR  
TABLE  
RESOURCE  
NODE [network]
CONDITION  

The ADD direct command is used to define a new Entire Operations object.

Syntax Description

Syntax Element Description
USER Add a user.

See also Viewing, Adding and Modifying a User in the Administration documentation.

NETWORK Add a network.

See also Adding a Network Definition in the User's Guide.

JOB Add a job master definition to a job network.

See also Adding a Job Definition in the User's Guide.

INCONDITION Add a master input condition to a job.

See also Adding and Modifying a Master Input Condition in the User's Guide.

CALENDAR Define a new calendar.

See also Adding a Calendar Definition in the User's Guide.

TABLE Define a new master symbol table.

See also Adding a Symbol Table Master in the User's Guide.

RESOURCE Define a new resource.

See also Adding and Modifying a Resource Master in the Administration documentation.

NODE Define a new node.

See also Displaying, Modifying and Adding a Node Definition in the Administration documentation.

CONDITION Add an active condition.

See Adding an Active Condition in the section Active Job Networks in the User's Guide.

job Name of the job to which the object belongs.

You can use an asterisk (*) or asterisk notation to open a selection window with a list of available names: see Valid Name Specifications.

network Name of the network to which the object belongs.

You can use an asterisk (*) or asterisk notation to open a selection window with a list of available names: see Valid Name Specifications.

If you issue the command from a system screen in the Network and Job Maintenance facility and omit the network or job name parameter, the currently specified network and/or job is selected.

For further information, see Defining and Managing Jobs in the section Job Maintenance in the User's Guide.

EDIT

EDIT

JCL
NPROSE
JPROSE

[name] [network]

The EDIT direct command provides direct access to the Entire Operations Editor to edit JCL, Natural programs or text descriptions at the network and job level. After editing the specified object, you can choose PF3 (End) to return to the screen from which you issued the EDIT command.

Syntax Description

Syntax Element Description
JCL Edit job JCL.

If a job name is not specified, a window prompts you to select a job from a list of jobs available.

NPROSE Edit the description of the currently selected network or the network specified with the command.
JPROSE Edit the description of the currently selected job or the job specified with name.
name Name of the object to be edited. (Not required if the object is NPROSE.)

You can use an asterisk (*) or asterisk notation to open a selection window with a list of available names: see Valid Name Specifications.

network Name of the network to which the object belongs.

You can use an asterisk (*) or asterisk notation to open a selection window with a list of available names: see Valid Name Specifications.

If you issue the EDIT command from the Network and Job Maintenance facility and omit the network or name parameter, the editor opens for the currently selected network and/or job.

For further information, see Editing Master JCL and Natural Sources in the section Job Maintenance.

FIN

FIN

The FIN direct command terminates the Entire Operations session. It corresponds to the QUIT direct command.

HELP

HELP [MSG message-id]

The HELP direct command invokes the Entire Operations Help facility or displays the long message text of the message code specified with the command.

Syntax Description

Syntax Element Description
message-id The 7-character ID of a system message returned by Entire Operations, Natural or BS2000 (if installed).

Entire Operations messages begin with EOR, followed by a four-digit number, for example, EOR0930.

Natural messages begin with NAT, followed by a four-digit number, for example, NAT0954.

Notes:

  1. Message text is displayed in the user language set in your environment, with a few execptions where text can only be provided in English.
  2. BS2000-specific message text is only displayed if you are logged on to a BS2000 node.

For further information, see the section Online Help and System Messages in the User's Guide.

LIST

LIST

USERS

NETWORKS
JOBS [network]
INCONDITIONS [job] [network]
EOJ [job] [network]
CALENDARS
TABLES
RESOURCES
NODES
MAILBOX
ACTIVE [network]
CONDITIONS

The LIST direct command displays all objects that meet the selection criteria specified with the command. You can perform available functions on the object as normal and choose PF3 (End) to return to the screen from which you issued the LIST command.

Syntax Description

Syntax Element Description
USERS List of users.
NETWORKS List of job networks.
JOBS List of jobs that belong to the specified job network.
INCONDITIONS List of input conditions.
EOJ List of events and actions for End-of-Job checking.
CALENDARS List of defined calendars assigned to the specified owner.
TABLES List of master symbol tables.
NODES List of defined nodes.
MAILBOX List of mailbox messages and requests.

Note:
The use of the LIST MAILBOX direct command can be disallowed in the Entire Operations user profile: see the Show Mailbox Requests option described in the section Monitoring Functions in the Administration documentation.

ACTIVE List of active jobs that belong to the specified job network.
CONDITIONS List of active conditions.
job Name of the job to which the object list belongs (input conditions, events in End-of-Job handling, dependencies).

You can list a range of names by using an asterisk (*) or a greater than (>) or smaller than (<) sign: see Valid Name Specifications.

network Name of the network to which the object belong (jobs, input conditions, End-of-Job handling, active jobs, dependencies).

You can list a range of names by using an asterisk (*) or a greater than (>) or smaller than (<) sign: see Valid Name Specifications.

Examples of LIST

  • LIST ACTIVE NETWORK1

    Displays the list of active jobs in the job network NETWORK1.

  • LIST NETWORKS DEMO*

    Lists all networks with names starting with DEMO.

If you issue the LIST command from the Network and Job Maintenance facility and omit the job or network name parameter, the currently specified network and/or job is selected.

For further information, see Listing Active Jobs for a Network in the section Network Maintenance in the User's Guide.

LOG

LOG

The LOG direct command invokes the Log Selection Display screen where you can specify the required log. Choose PF3 (End) to return to the screen from which you issued the LOG command.

For further information, see the section Log Information in the User's Guide.

LOGOFF or LOGOUT

LOGOFF
LOGOUT

NODE
SERVER
MONITOR

node-number
node-short-name

The LOGOFF (or LOGOUT) direct command logs off an Entire System Server node or prompts the Entire Operations Monitor to log off an Entire System Server node.

For z/OS: The security system access rights (RACF, for example) will be re-read by Entire System Server.

Syntax Description

Syntax Element Description
LOGOFF or LOGOUT LOGOUT and LOGOFF can be used synonymously.

Logs off the specified Entire System Server node.

NODE or SERVER Logs off the specified Entire System Server node.

NODE and SERVER can be used synonymously.

MONITOR Forces the Entire Operations Monitor to logoff a node and to perform a new logon on a node (when the node is used again).

The logoff task is confirmed by an appropriate log message.

node-number The node number, for example, 42.
node-short-name The physical (short) node name, for example, N0042.

LOGON or LOGIN

LOGON
LOGIN

NODE
SERVER

node-number
node-short-name

The LOGON (or LOGIN) direct command logs in an Entire System Server node.

Syntax Description

Syntax Element Description
LOGON or LOGIN LOGON and LOGIN can be used synonymously.
NODE or SERVER Logs on the specified Entire System Server node.

NODE and SERVER can be used synonymously.

node-number The node number, for example, 42.
node-short-name The physical (short) node name, for example, N0042.

After this command has been issued a logon window (see Logging on to an Operating System Server Node in the User's Guide) appears.

For z/OS: The security system access rights (RACF, for example) will be re-read by Entire System Server.

Note:
For each combination of UNIX or Windows node and user ID, at least one successful logon (by LOGON NODE) must have been made, before this combination can be used within the Entire Operations Monitor. These LOGON NODE commands must be repeated after a password modification on a UNIX or Windows system.

See also Displaying Job Dependencies and Connecting or Disconnecting Jobs in the section Job Maintenance in the User's Guide.

MAIL

MAIL

The MAIL direct command displays the contents of the user's mailbox.

For further information, see Viewing Mailbox Messages in the User's Guide.

Note:
The use of the MAIL direct command can be disallowed in the Entire Operations user profile: see the Show Mailbox Requests option described in the section Monitoring Functions in the Administration documentation.

MENU

MENU

The MENU direct command returns directly to the Main Menu from any screen in Entire Operations.

For further information, see Entire Operations Main Menu in the section Logging on to Entire Operations in the User's Guide.

MODIFY

MODIFY

USER [userid]

NETWORK [network] [ version]
JOB [job] [network] [version]

The MODIFY direct command provides direct access to Entire Operations definition screens containing current values of the selected object. When you have modified the object, choose PF3 (End) to return to the screen from which you issued the MODIFY command.

Syntax Description

Syntax Element Description
job Name of the job to be modified. You can use an asterisk (*) or asterisk notation to open a selection window with a list of available names: see Valid Name Specifications.
network Name of the network to be modified.
owner Name of the network owner.
version Network version.
userid Entire Operations user ID.

If you issue the MODIFY command from the Network and Job Maintenance facility and omit the job or network name parameter, the currently specified network and/or job is selected.

For further information, see Defining and Managing Jobs in the section Job Maintenance in the User's Guide.

QUIT

QUIT

The QUIT direct command terminates the Entire Operations session. It corresponds to the FIN direct command.

REPORTS

REPORTS

The REPORTS direct command opens the Reports menu with a list of report types provided by the Entire Operations reporting facility.

For information on reporting, see the relevant section in the User's Guide.

SET

SET

LANGUAGE

1
2

MAILBOX

ON
OFF

ACTIVE

A
E
I
O
N
S
T
W

OWNER

*
owner

The SET direct command allows you to change Entire Operations system settings directly from any system screen that contains the direct command line.

Syntax Description

Syntax Element Description
LANGUAGE     Sets the language of the Entire Operations screens and messages. Possible options:
1  English.
2  German.
MAILBOX       Specifies automatic notification of pending conditions via mailbox when you wish to display the Entire Operations Main Menu. Possible options:
ON  Automatic notification.
OFF  No notification.
ACTIVE                 Sets the active database selection criteria. Possible options:
A  Display all active jobs.
E  Display all currently running jobs.
I  Display all jobs in JES input queue.
N  Display all jobs that terminated not OK.
O  Display all jobs that terminated OK.
S  Display all submitted jobs.
T  Display all terminated jobs.
W  Display all jobs with pending prerequisites.
OWNER  Changes the current owner name.

By default, the name of the owner defined as Owner at Logon is used (see Viewing, Adding and Modifying a User in the Administration documentation).

You can access all definitions belonging to the owner whose name you specify with the command, provided you are authorized to do so. See Granting Definition: Authorizing Other Users or Owners to Access a Network in the User's Guide.

You can enter an asterisk (*) for a list of available owners.

Example of SET

SET MAILBOX OFF

Deactivates the automatic notification of pending conditions when you wish to display the Entire Operations Main Menu.

STATUS

STATUS

MONITOR
NODES
ACTIVE

The STATUS direct command allows you to perform certain system functions. When you have issued the command, the Entire Operations Monitor handling window opens. You can now enter the appropriate instruction.

Syntax Description

Syntax Element Description
MONITOR Displays the Entire Operations Monitor handling window. You can start and stop the Monitor from this window.
 

Note:
Even if the Entire Operations user profile setting for Monitor Start/Shutdown (Administration Functions) is set to N, this command allows a check of the Monitor status.

See also Administration Functions in the Administration documentation.

NODES Opens the Node Status screen and displays the status of all defined Entire System Server nodes.

For more information, see the section Logging on and off an Operating System Server Node in the User's Guide.

ACTIVE Opens the window for handling Entire Operations activity monitoring (see the section Control of Activity Monitoring in the Administration documentation).

Note:
The use of the STATUS direct command can be disallowed in the Entire Operations user profile: see the Monitor Start/Shutdown option described in the section Administration Functions in the Administration documentation.

TECH

TECH

The TECH direct command displays technical information on your current Entire Operations session:

  • Software AG products and components (for example, the Software AG Editor of Natural) and versions used and their installation dates

    Software AG product versions include service packs, cumulative fixes and hot fixes for Entire Operations (NOP) and System Automation Tools (SAT) if installed

  • Node (Nd.) on which Entire System Server runs

  • Natural program, map and library currently active

  • Code page used

  • User ID/name

  • Current date and time

  • Operating system/version installed

  • TP monitor and terminal ID/type installed on the server (mainframes only)

XREF

XREF

The XREF direct command displays cross-reference information on user exit routines, symbol tables, JCL, nodes, resources and undefined Entire Operations objects.

For further information, refer to Cross-References in the User's Guide.

Note:
The use of the XREF direct command can be disallowed in the Entire Operations user profile: see the Cross-References option described in the section Reporting Functions in the Administration documentation.