SimpList 2.3 Release Notes
Released On: 01/27/2016
SimpList 2.3 is compatible with all versions of z/OS 1.5 and above. It is required for the support of LIB2 data sets (also known as PDSE type 2) in z/OS 2.1 and above.
1. License key maintenance
Rather than storing SimpList license keys in an ISPF table, they can
now be stored in a sequential data set or PDS member. This makes
license maintenance easier as new keys can simply be edited over old
ones.
2. Enhancements to the Information panel
When a data set is selected using function I (Information), the attributes of the selected data set are displayed on a panel where any of the attributes can optionally be changed. The panel previously supported three data set types (PDS, PDSE and SEQ), but now allows the data set type to be changed from or to any of the following:
| PDS | Partitioned Data Set (up to 65,535 tracks with up to 16 extents) |
| LIB1 | Partitioned Data Set Extended (unlimited tracks up to 123 extents) |
| LIB2 | Similar to LIB1 but allows member generations |
| BASIC | Sequential Data Set (up to 65,535 tracks with up to 16 extents) |
| LARGE | Sequential Data Set (unlimited tracks up to 16 extents) |
| EXTPREF | Extended Preferred (assigns BASIC if extended cannot be allocated) |
| EXTREQ | Extended Required (unlimited tracks up to 123 extents) |
The panel has also been enhanced to allow single volume data sets to be
converted to multi-volume (or vice versa), or to increase or decrease
the number of volumes assigned to multi-volume data
sets.
3. Support for member generations
LIB2 member generations can be selected from SimpList member lists by entering a generation number in the member list Newname field.
4. Support for line command tables
A line command table name can be entered on the SimpList 'Edit and
View Entry Options' panel for use when editing or viewing data sets,
UNIX files and workstation files on a mainframe.
5. Screen name enhancements
Screen names displayed by the SWAPBAR command in regular ISPF show which function is being performed (e.g. Edit or View). SimpList enhances the SWAPBAR to display which data set or member is being processed. This makes the SWAPBAR more informative and easier for SimpList users to know precisely which ISPF session to swap to.
6. Enhancements to the TSO SL command
The TSO SL command has been enhanced to allow an optional function and/or object name to be specified, as shown by the following command syntax:
TSO SL {function} {object}
For example:
| TSO SL | Starts a nested SimpList session |
| TSO SL B 'MY.DSN' | Browses 'MY.DSN' |
| TSO SL C .MYUNIX | Copies whichever object has the .MYUNIX label |
| TSO SL E | Edits whichever object the cursor is pointing at |
This enhancement allows any type of object (e.g. data set, DB2 table,
UNIX file, etc.) to be selected for any function (e.g. copy, delete,
print, transfer, view, etc.) from any command line anywhere in
ISPF.
7. New function 'I' in member lists
When a member with fixed or variable length records is selected from a SimpList member list using function I, member Information is displayed (such as regular and extended member statistics). When a load module is selected from a SimpList member lists using function I, a listIdr AMBLIST report is displayed.
8. User defined function enhancements
User defined functions (1, 2 and 3) have been enhanced to allow user written procedures to set messages for display next to data sets selected from DSLISTs, and to receive optional input arguments when members are selected from member lists.