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Trying to find TSO/E REXX forum [not exactly DB2]

  • 1.  Trying to find TSO/E REXX forum [not exactly DB2]

    Posted Wed January 31, 2024 11:39 AM

    DOES ANYONE KNOW:

     

    ...whether there's still an active forum for REXX-on-the-mainframe, and where one might find it? 

     

    I have a friend who just now asked an interesting question about identifying concatenated datasets within a DDName (file opened as input). So, suddenly, I'm curious about finding REXX code which reads the contents of the TIOT.

     

    Sorry for taking it off topic, and anyone who has ideas will receive my unpaid gratitude ��

     

    /phil s.

     

     

    Philip Sevetson

    Computer Systems Manager

    FISA-OPA

    5 Manhattan West

    New York, NY 10001

    psevetson@fisa-opa.nyc.gov

    917-991-7052 (m)

     

     



  • 2.  RE: Trying to find TSO/E REXX forum [not exactly DB2]

    Posted Thu February 01, 2024 10:45 AM
    Edited by Steve Able Thu February 01, 2024 10:45 AM


    No help for you on a Rexx Forum.

    But - the CBT site has a lot of Share / Freeware examples for z/OS.

    https://cbttape.org/cbtdowns.htm

    No idea if you can find an exact match for your need.

    Might find something close to what you need that can be tweaked.

    Cheers,

    Steve   



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  • 3.  RE: Trying to find TSO/E REXX forum [not exactly DB2]

    Posted Thu February 01, 2024 10:55 AM

    Thank you, Steve :-)

     

     

    Philip Sevetson

    Computer Systems Manager

    FISA-OPA

    5 Manhattan West

    New York, NY 10001

    psevetson@fisa-opa.nyc.gov

    917-991-7052 (m)

     

     




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  • 4.  RE: Trying to find TSO/E REXX forum [not exactly DB2]

    Posted Thu February 01, 2024 11:31 AM
    All Rexx questions can go to https://groups.io/g/rexxla-members

    We have a lot of knowledge available over there, including most platforms and most Rexx implementers.
    This code borrowed from Peter J. , quick way to get to the TIOT

     job.name=strip(getstr(tiot(),8)) ssib=getadr(jscb()+316) job.number=getstr(ssib+12,8) proc=strip(getstr(tiot()+8,8)) stepn=strip(getstr(tiot()+16,8)) if stepn='' then job.step=proc else job.step=proc'.'stepn job.program=getstr(jscb()+360,8) say job.name say job.number say job.step say job.program return getadr: return c2d(storage(d2x(arg(1)),4)) getstr: return storage(d2x(arg(1)),arg(2)) tcb: return getadr(540) tiot: return getadr(tcb()+12) jscb: return getadr(tcb()+180) tcb: return getadr(540)
    best regards,

    René Jansen,
    President, Rexx Language Association.





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  • 5.  RE: Trying to find TSO/E REXX forum [not exactly DB2]

    Posted Thu February 01, 2024 11:49 AM

    René,

     

    Thank you.  :-)

     

     

    Philip Sevetson

    Computer Systems Manager

    FISA-OPA

    5 Manhattan West

    New York, NY 10001

    psevetson@fisa-opa.nyc.gov

    917-991-7052 (m)

     

     




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  • 6.  RE: Trying to find TSO/E REXX forum [not exactly DB2]

    Posted Thu February 01, 2024 04:48 PM

    What about https://www.ibmmainframeforum.com/clist-rexx/ ? 



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  • 7.  RE: Trying to find TSO/E REXX forum [not exactly DB2]

    Posted Thu February 01, 2024 05:09 PM

    Uwe,

     

    Looking at it. Lots of interesting stuff there.

     

    /phil

     

     

    Philip Sevetson

    Computer Systems Manager

    FISA-OPA

    5 Manhattan West

    New York, NY 10001

    psevetson@fisa-opa.nyc.gov

    917-991-7052 (m)

     

     




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  • 8.  RE: Trying to find TSO/E REXX forum [not exactly DB2]

    Posted Sat February 03, 2024 02:13 AM

    >For TSO-REXX subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email
    >to LISTSERV@VM.MARIST.EDU with the message: INFO TSO-REXX

    But it seems to have been quiet for some time.

    James Campbell



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  • 9.  RE: Trying to find TSO/E REXX forum [not exactly DB2]

    Posted Mon February 05, 2024 11:19 AM

    There are 2 sites I would consider:

    IBM Mainframe Forum - IBM Mainframe Forum which has a CLIST @ REXX channel among many other mainframe topics. 

    EXPERT Forum - Mainframe Support Forum -IBM Mainframes which has a CLIST & REXX channel among many other mainframe topics. 

    Not sure how active or responsive the forums are.  



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  • 10.  RE: Trying to find TSO/E REXX forum [not exactly DB2]

    Posted Mon February 05, 2024 11:30 AM

    I'm getting a really rich set of responses (especially given the relatively small number of sources which we're all aware of...).

     

    Thank you all, very much.  Working on this.

     

    /phil

     

     

    Philip Sevetson

    Computer Systems Manager

    FISA-OPA

    5 Manhattan West

    New York, NY 10001

    psevetson@fisa-opa.nyc.gov

    917-991-7052 (m)

     

     




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  • 11.  RE: Trying to find TSO/E REXX forum [not exactly DB2]

    Posted Wed February 07, 2024 10:44 AM
     
    Greetings everyone,
    Throughout my 30-year career in mainframe programming, I've marveled at the power and versatility of Rexx for automation. Despite my focus on Cobol programming on z/OS, I've always been intrigued by Rexx's potential. Recently, I joined IBMTECHXCHANGE and discovered a vibrant community dedicated to Rexx and automation. I'm eager to become an active member and delve deeper into Rexx automation.

    As technology evolves, there's a significant buzz around AI, blockchain, and big data. I'm keen to explore how these emerging technologies intersect with Rexx on z/OS. Specifically, I'm interested in:

    Integrating AI with Rexx on z/OS
    Exploring blockchain applications with Rexx on z/OS
    Leveraging Rexx for handling big data challenges
    Implementing SIX SIGMA DMAIC methodologies using Rexx on z/OS
     
    I kindly request the community's assistance in understanding the potential paths forward in these areas. Thank you.
     
     
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    zEDinfotech Inc 
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  • 12.  RE: Trying to find TSO/E REXX forum [not exactly DB2]

    Posted Mon February 05, 2024 01:27 PM
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