AutoEdit Facility

The AutoEdit facility uses AutoEdit variables to enable symbolic representation of dynamic values, such as values that change from execution to execution, or from day to day. Each variable is resolved at the appropriate time, and the resolved value is substituted for the variable. Special AutoEdit functions and control statements enable manipulation of values specified for these variables. The variables can be used in job, rule and mission definitions in various ways allowing flexibility and high level logic in automation of your work environment.

In addition, AutoEdit variables and functions can be used in different ways for each INCONTROL product. The AutoEdit facility can be especially useful in

• JCL setup of jobs submitted under Control‑M
• messages issued with the IOA Shout facility
• report scripts written in the KeyStroke Language (KSL)
• KeyStroke OpenAccess scripts used by Control‑O to interact with VTAM applications

For information about using the AutoEdit facility with the products at your site, see the relevant user guides.

Note: The dollar sign ($) is a reserved prefix of IOA AutoEdit variable names.