Endevor System Explorer View

Endevor System Explorer View (ESE View) lists the files and members that reside on a remote system.

Endevor System Explorer View enables users to browse the remote system, or to add an element or file from a dataset or US path. Endevor System Explorer View also offers simple navigation of the USS Path by either double-clicking to enter directories, or typing ".." to go to up the hierarchy a higher folder.

Add an Element to a Project

Follow these steps:

  1. Select a repository from the Repository combo box
  2. Key either the USS path or Data Set Name (DSN) in the combo field
  3. Press Enter or click Refresh. A list of files/members will be shown if there are any in the repository.
  4. Right-click on a file or member that you wish to add.
  5. Select Add to Project from the pop-up menu. The Create/Add Element wizard opens.
  6. If creating a new element, follow the process to Create an Element. Some of the information will be pre-populated.
  7. Fill in the Source element information:
    • Element Source
      • Select the source of the element that you want to create from the following options:
        • Empty Element
          • Creates an Element without content
        • DSN
          • Specifies the data set name (DSN) and/or Member name and creates an Element using the content from a selected member
        • Local File
          • Specifies the path to the local file or use Browse button to select the path to the local file. This source option creates an Element using the content from a selected local file.
        • USS
          • Specifies the Path and File name and creates an Element using the content from a specified USS file.
    • Open for Editing
      • Indicates whether you can open an element for editing after it is created or added. Values: Y/N
  8. Click Next
  9. Complete the Endevor Element Information:
    • Element Name
      • Specifies the Element Name. To convert Element Names to uppercase, select Upper Case Element Name. This setting is stored.
    • Type
      • Specifies an element type. Select a Type from the drop-down box. A default Type description and corresponding processor group are displayed.
    • Processor Group
      • Specifies the processor group. Select a Processor Group from the drop-down box.
    • Add Element to Endevor
      • Indicates whether the created element should be added into Endevor. If not selected, only a local Element is created. Values: Y/N
    • Generate After Add
      • Indicates whether the element should be generated after the Add action. Values: Y/N
    • Override Signout
      • Indicates whether to override the current sign out of the Element you are adding. Values: Y/N
    • Override CCID/COMMENT.
      • Allows you to update the Change Control Identifier (CCID) and comments from the project.
    • CCID
      • Specifies the CCID associated with this request.
        System definition can require that you specify a CCID for any element action against any element that is associated with that System. If a CCID is required at the System level and you do not enter a CCID, an Action Prompt panel opens where you can add the CCID
      • Enter a one to twelve character value that conforms to CCID naming conventions
    • Comment

      • Specifies the comments that are associated with this request.
        System definition can require you to specify a comment. If a comment is required an action prompt appears
      Note:

      Comments are limited to 1-50 character length, and must conform to the naming conventions