PDS Graphical Aid (PGA)

• Prepackaged, lightweight z/OS program offering a superior user interface for selecting members from multiple libraries.
• Navigate between members and libraries using the graphic cursor, without touching the keyboard.
• Optionally specify PDS name, member name or member prefix using the keyboard.
• Completely mainframe based - no PC programming involved.
• Tested using IBM Personal Communications.
• How to use PGA:
  • Predefine a list of up to 177 libraries.
  • Select a library by using the graphic cursor.
  • Alternatively, enter library DSN.
  • Up to 848 member names displayed per screen.
  • Select a member using the graphic cursor.
  • The member is displayed using ISPF.
  • Options selectable by graphic cursor:
    • Processing type (browse, view, edit)
    • Page forward/backward in member list
    • Select another library
  • Alternatively, enter member name.
  • Enter member prefix to display only member names starting with prefix or above.

PGA extensions

• Optional features, installed separately so that the base product retains its extreme simplicity.
• Invoke ISPF library utilities for the PDS being viewed (delete/rename members, compress, etc.).
• Invoke AMBLIST to display a map of the selected member (if it's a load module).
• Easily replace an extension with a call to any program or REXX EXEC that operates on a member or a PDS. This can provide a fresh front end to any software that operates on members.