Suite DF Explorer A Graphical Interface for TPFDF

Suite DF Explorer A Graphical Interface for TPFDF www. tpfsoftware. com

Suite What’s Hard About Using TPFDF? Online access cumbersome Entries complex Must know database definitions & layout of logical records Can view only a few LRECS at a time Online maintenance (Add, Delete, Modify) complicated No overviews of sub-files How many Keys, How many LRECS of each? Limited support to view label info www. tpfsoftware. com CLI doesn’t meet standards of today’s users. 2

Suite How To Fix It • Windows interface • Explorer metaphor § Tree § List • Full use of GUI § § § www. tpfsoftware. com Mouse Icons Graphics Menus Scrolling, etc. 3

Suite Why GUI? • Reduced training time § Universities train with GUI § Trainees use GUI outside of work • Increased productivity § No commands to remember § Menus § Point and click www. tpfsoftware. com 4

Suite How Do You Put A GUI Over TPFDF? Client/Server architecture Execution on host - DF Explorer Server component on z/OS DF Explorer Server Component TCP/IP Presentation on PC TCP/IP Connectivity between Client and Server www. tpfsoftware. com DF Explorer Client on PC 5

Suite Features • Complete Listing of system-wide TPFDF Files with high level properties, by Subsystems • Select and Search any DF database § Select DF file by File Name, Ordinal, Algorithm or File Address § Supports Pool Files, Paths, Partitions, Interleaves etc. , § Choose LREC key to view, Number of LRECS to View (see as much as you want to) www. tpfsoftware. com 6

Suite Features (2) • Overview of subfile § LREC Keys with counts www. tpfsoftware. com • Logical Records displayed by keys with label and DSECT Information • Displayable in Hex, Decimal, EBCDIC • Individual LRECS viewable using PANELS and LABELS 7

Suite Features (3) • Modify LRECs • Delete LRECs • Add new LRECS § Insert before or after an existing LREC www. tpfsoftware. com 8

Suite Features (4) • Explore Embedded TPFDF Files using HYPERLINKS • Easy access to File Properties of any open DF Subfile (not shown) www. tpfsoftware. com 9

Suite Features (5) • Physical View of subfile • Pack subfile • Compare Physical View before and after Pack www. tpfsoftware. com 10

Suite Primary Factors for Benefits • Greater Efficiency • Enhanced Understanding of DF Structure § Access DF files efficiently using Windows-style forms § Gain holistic view of DF Subfile and any selected Primary Key § View any number of available LRECS of a particular key with full scroll and translation § View and edit LRECs with LABELS and DSECT Panels § Explore DF Indexed files and forward references with ease End result: Cost Savings • Reduced training time • Increased Productivity www. tpfsoftware. com 11

Suite • Export any DF File or Subfile from TPF to a PC • Convert any TPFDF database to a SQL database which can then be accessed using open system applications • Provide API for PC Applications to modify online TPFDF databases using the DF Explorer Interface www. tpfsoftware. com 12

Suite • Sort & Search using PC level Interfaces • DF database performance analyzer • GUI Interface to other DF Packages such as DF Data Collection, CRUISE • Wizard style solution to design and develop a TPFDF database § Answer a set of questions § Suggested Database Solutions § DBDEF & DSECTS will be created as output www. tpfsoftware. com 13

Questions ? Suite For more information, contact: Thirupuvanam TPF Software, Inc. information@tpfsoftware. com 919 -676 -5501 http: //tpfsoftware. com http: //youtube. com/tpfsoftware www. tpfsoftware. com 14

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