5 ISPF command tables
Before I can explain the functionality of the command table technology, I think it is important to explain the different methods of executing programs in a TSO/ISPF environment.
5.1 Execute programs in a TSOP/ISPF environment
Any programs that are available in a z/OS system are executable in a TSO/ISPF environment. There are two types of programs:
– Programs are executable directly in z/OS without any additional support. These are all compiled programs and z/OS utilities.
– Programs needing the assistance of an interpreter are all programs written in REXX or CLIST.
The latter are divided into two groups:
– REXX and CLIST programs that only need the TSO interpreter environment.
– REXX and CLIST programs that additionally ...
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