IBM CICS Configuration Manager for z/OS 5.1.0 CICSCM-5.1.0-FP0001 Readme

The CICS CM Version 5.1.0 plug-in must be installed in the CICS Explorer Version 5.1.0. Please refer to the CICS Configuration Manager for z/OS section of the CICS Explorer and CICS tools plug-ins release compatibility reference tables.

Below is a list of components, platforms, and file names that apply to this Readme file.

Fix Download for Linux

Fix Download for Linux

Product/Component Name:	Platform:	Fix:
CICS Configuration Manager for z/OS	Linux 32-bit,x86	CICS_CM_V5.1.0.1_update.site.zip

Fix Download for Windows

Fix Download for Windows

Product/Component Name:	Platform:	Fix:
CICS Configuration Manager for z/OS	Windows 32-bit, x86	CICS_CM_V5.1.0.1_update.site.zip

To find your workspace folder select "File -> Switch Workspace -> Other...". The pop up window will show you the location of the currently used workspace folder, for example "C:\Users\Admin\.cicsexplorer".

To backup the CICS Explorer Workspace, including the connection definitions, copy the workspace folder to another folder or compress it into an archive folder.

Installing

1. Run the CICS Explorer as usual. If you intend to use the composite update site and you know that it is already available you can skip to the next step.
1. To add the composite update site or to add the fix pack repository zip file downloaded from IBM Fix Central, select Help -> Install New Software... from the top menu.
2. Click the Available Software Sites hyperlink.
   1. Select the Add... button.
   2. Type in a name for this update site
   3. Enter the following URL http://public.dhe.ibm.com/software/htp/cics/updates/portfolio/5.1/5.1.0/ into the Location text box or Click the Archive and select the fix pack repository zip file downloaded from IBM Fix Central.
   4. Click OK
   5. Ensure the checkbox is selected against it once added.
3. Click OK in the Preferences Dialog to return
4. Click Cancel button or exit dialog to return.
2. Select Help -> Check For Updates
3. If any are available, please follow instructions in the dialogs to install.

None

The CICS Configuration Manager for z/OS support site

The CICS TS support site will also cover the CICS Explorer product.

If you decide that you want to revert back to the old version of the CICS Configuration Manager for CICS Explorer, you will be able to replace the .cicsexplorer folder with the backup that you made prior to upgrading.

• From the welcome screen, click the Tutorials icon. The icon names are displayed when you hover over them.
• From the main menu bar, click: Help -> Help Contents -> CICS CM Plug-in User Guide.

Other links of interest:

• CICS Configuration Manager for z/OS Product Page
• The DeveloperWorks CICS Explorer forums cover the CICS Explorer as well as the CICS Tools plug-ins and the IBM Explorer for z/OS. The forums provide a place where information and questions can be posted.
• Latest version of CICS Explorer and CICS tools plug-ins for CICS TS
• Getting started with the CICS Explorer

Here is a link to the "Fix List for CICS Configuration Manager for z/OS 5.1.0" page: http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg400001629

A list of all fix packs for the CICS Configuration Manager for z/OS plug-in for CICS Explorer can be found from the Fixes by version for CICS Products document.

Fix Pack 1 (5.1.0.1) -- 20131001-0738

APAR	Abstract
IV36047	PACKAGE COMMAND FUNCTION DOES NOT ADD COMMAND FOR CORRECT TARGET REPOSITORY

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