IBM CICS Interdependency Analyzer for z/OS 5.1.0 CICSIA-5.1.0-FP0003 Readme

Readme file for:CICS Interdependency Analyzer for z/OS Plug-in V5.1.0
Product/Component Release:5.1.0
Update Name:CICSIA-5.1.0-FP0003
Fix ID:5.1.0.3-OS-CICSIA-WinLin-FP0003
Publication Date:17/03/2014
Last modified date:17/03/2014

Online version of the readme file:http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=0&uid=isg400001756
Important: The most current version of the readme file can always be found online.

This fix can be obtained either from the IBM CICS Explorer composite update site, or from IBM Fix Central.

IBM CICS Explorer composite update site:
http://public.dhe.ibm.com/software/htp/cics/updates/portfolio/5.1/5.1.0/

If you wish to obtain fixes from IBM Fix Central, download CICS Interdependency Analyzer for z/OS plug-in fixes from the following location:
http://www.ibm.com/eserver/support/fixes/

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 Interdependency Analyzer for z/OS	Linux 32-bit,x86 0	CICS_IA_V5.1.0.3_update.site.zip

Fix Download for Windows

Fix Download for Windows

Product/Component Name:	Platform:	Fix:
CICS Interdependency Analyzer for z/OS	Windows 32-bit, x86 0	CICS_IA_V5.1.0.3_update.site.zip

The CICS IA plug-in system requirements are listed on the CICS Interdependency Analyzer for z/OS System Requirements tab

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

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 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 FixCentral, 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 FixCentral.
   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 Interdependency Analyzer 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 Interdependency Analyzer for CICS Explorer, you will be able to replace the .cicsexplorer folder with the backup 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 IA Plug-in User Guide.

Other links of interest:

• CICS Interdependency Analyzer 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

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

Fix Pack 3 (5.1.0.3) -- 20140307-1252

APAR	Abstract
IV53980	CICS IA V5.1 EXPLORER PLUG-IN CONNECTIONS VIEW INCORRECT

Fix Pack 2 (5.1.0.2) -- 20131119-1505

APAR	Abstract
IV50513	Zero results from "Uses Resources" or "Used By Programs" for alias mirror transaction
IV44600	INCORRECT LIST OF PROPERTIES DISPLAYED FOR A RESOURCE

Fix Pack 1 (5.1.0.1) -- 20130416-1724

APAR	Abstract
IV36712	EXPLORER PLUG-IN COMMAND FLOW QUERIES ARE INCORRECT

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