IBM CICS Explorer 5.1.1 CICSEX-5.1.1-FP0006 Readme

Readme file for:CICS Explorer V5.1.1.6
Product/Component Release:5.1.1
Update Name:CICSEX-5.1.1-FP0006
Fix ID:5.1.1.6-OS-CICSEX-WinLin-FP0006
Publication Date:10/12/2014
Last modified date:10/12/2014

Online version of the readme file:http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=0&uid=isg400002004
Important: The most current version of the readme file can always be found online.

This fix can be obtained either from the IBM z/OS Explorer composite update site or from IBM Fix Central.

IBM z/OS Explorer composite update site:
http://public.dhe.ibm.com/software/htp/zos/tools/1/

If you wish to obtain fixes from IBM Fix Central, download CICS Explorer 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 Explorer	Linux 32-bit,x86 Linux 64-bit,x86_64	CICS_Explorer_5.1.1.6_IM_repo.zip CICS_Explorer_5.1.1.6_p2_update-site.zip CICS_Explorer_5.1.1.6_p2_sdk.zip

Fix Download for Windows

Fix Download for Windows

Product/Component Name:	Platform:	Fix:
CICS Explorer	Windows 32-bit, x86 Windows 64-bit, x86	CICS_Explorer_5.1.1.6_IM_repo.zip CICS_Explorer_5.1.1.6_p2_update-site.zip CICS_Explorer_5.1.1.6_p2_sdk.zip

The CICS Explorer 5.1.1 system requirements are listed on the CICS Explorer System Requirements tab.
If CICS Explorer is being installed with IBM Explorer for z/OS as the base package group, then IBM Explorer for z/OS V2.1.0.5, at least, is required.

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

There are two main ways of installing the CICS Explorer fix pack:

• IBM Installation Manager - Recommended
• Eclipse P2 Update Site

It is recommended that you use IBM Installation Manager to install and update CICS Explorer.

1. Open the Installation Manager Preferences - Repositories page
• To update using the composite update site, you must ensure that the repository http://public.dhe.ibm.com/software/htp/zos/2/1/0/ is available.
• To update using the Installation Manager Repository downloaded from IBM Fix Central, you must ensure that the zip file is added as a repository.
2. Click the Update option in the Installation Manager wizard and follow the prompts to update IBM Explorer for z/OS and the CICS Explorer SDK.

If you would like to continue to use the Eclipse provided update method then follow these instructions:

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/zos/2/1/0/ 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 TS support site will also cover the CICS Explorer product.

If using IBM Installation Manager, to revert back to the old version of the CICS Explorer, this can be achieved by using the Rollback function.

Otherwise, if you decide that you want to revert back to the old version of the 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 Explorer User Guide.

Other links of interest:

• CICS Explorer 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 Explorer 5.1.1" page: http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=0&uid=isg400001590

A list of all fix packs for the CICS Explorer for CICS TS for z/OS can be found from the Fixes by version for CICS Products document.

Fix Pack 6 (5.1.1.6) -- 20141208-1632

APAR	Abstract
IV67031	CICS EXPLORER SECURITY PROBLEM

Fix Pack 5 (5.1.1.5) -- 20140521-0051

APAR	Abstract
IV59903	UNABLE TO UPDATE CICS AND Z/OS EXPLORERS INDEPENDENTLY WHEN BOTH ARE INSTALLED

Fix Pack 4 (5.1.1.4) -- 20140127-1518

APAR	Abstract
IV52044	SWITCHING BETWEEN LOCAL AND REMOTE FILES RETURNS ERROR WHEN RECORD THRESHOLD REACHED
IV52926	DUPLICATE PREFERENCES AFTER UPGRADING CICS EXPLORER

Fix Pack 3 (5.1.1.3) -- 20131115-1245

APAR	Abstract
IV51452	DFHPI19500E ERROR DUE TO A LANGUAGE STRUCTURE PARSING ERROR
IV51448	COMPILE ERROR IN CICS EXPLORER ON PROGRAM LINK METHOD CALLS: THE TYPE COM.IBM.RECORD.IBYTEBUFFER CANNOT BE RESOLVED.

Fix Pack 2 (5.1.1.2) -- 20130912-1124

APAR	Abstract
IV47936	CICS EXPLORER COMPATIBILITY APAR

Fix Pack 1 (5.1.1.1) -- 20130802-1217

APAR	Abstract
IV43788	PDS MEMBER CONTAINING MBCS CORRUPTED AFTER EXPLORER EDIT AND SAVE
IV44880	PHP Sample Wizard Support for CICS Explorer
IV45582	UNABLE TO INSTALL WDT INTO CICS EXPLORER
IV46853	UNHANDLED EVENT LOOP EXCEPTION CREATE PROGDEF ACTION "NEW FROM..." FOR CICS TS V4.1

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