Prompt Program Relationships MQGD

This screen can only be entered from Parameter Group - Amend Parameters, MQGC. It is used to specify the use of the input fields of a prompt program associated with a parameter defined on MQGC.

There is one format, which displays the list of input fields for the selected program, against which you can specify what values are to be used to control the creation of the list from which a user can choose a value (the selection criteria).

If a prompt program is associated with a parameter on MQGC, then the user making the submission has the option of picking an entry from a list displayed by the prompt program, instead of typing in a value for the parameter.

Note that when you leave this screen (using Update or Exit) you will return to wherever you entered MQGC from. This is because MQGD is treated as a logical unit with MQGC. So if you entered MQGC from Parameter Group - Amend, MQGB via the Parameters action, then you will return to MQGB; if you entered MQGC from Amend Validation Programs, MQGE via the Parameters action, then you will return to MQGE.

Fields

Parameter

Display only. The name of the parameter defined on MQGC as associated with the prompt program named below it.

Program

Display only. The name of the prompt program whose input fields are listed in the main part of the screen.

Program Field

Display only. The names of the input fields of the selected program.

Parameter/Literal

Optional. You can enter literal values (alphanumeric strings must be enclosed in quotes) or the name of a parameter to be used as a source of data for the field. Fields may be left empty, in which case nulls will be passed to the program at run time.

If not described in this topic, click on a field and press F1 to view help. See Common Fields for more information.

Fast prompt allows you to quickly view a list of options for certain fields.

NOTE Field visibility can be defined by your System Administrator, so not all fields documented may be shown.

See Using the Command Line on opening the screen without going through the menu.