Answer Posted / manish_cics

we can define multiple maps by BMS MAPSET. there is a rule
for d order of BMS macros which must be followed. that is ,
with in one mapset defenition , the map definition can be
specified as many times as u wish. within one map
defeinition , d field definition can be specified as many
times as u wish. this rules as follows:

DFHMSD TYPE=DSECT OR MAP OR &SYSPARM <-- A MAPSET
DFHMDI ---------- <-- A MAP
DFHMDF ---------- <-- A FIELD
:
DFHMDI ---------
DFHMDF ---------
:
DFHMDI ---------
DFHMDF ---------

DFHMSD TYPE=FINAL
END

what are the differences between and exec cics xctl and exec cics start command?

770

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Define TCT.

810

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How vsam files are read in cics pgms?

839

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Can you explain dfhmdf bms macro?

755

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How to get the cursor position when we receive a map?

676

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What is meant by a ‘Transid’ ?

713

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difference between tsq and tdq?

869

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I have done a start browse on a vsam dataset. Can I do another start browse without doing an end browse?

703

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What is the cics command that is used to access current date and time?

651

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Every map is categorized into multiple fields, and there are three common working storage fields present for each of these respective fields. Mention those?

694

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Explain the difference between link and xctl?

593

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when an xctl is done, does the tranid change ? Is a new task created ? Does it cause an implicit syncpoint to be issued ?

846

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What is the pic clause for the hhmmss type of data fields?

604

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mention the option (along with argument type) used in a cics command to retrieve the response code after execution of the command?

854

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Can ESDS files be accessed from CICS?

720

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