Accessing (Editing or Browsing) a Table and its Jobs

A table (that is, the job scheduling definitions in the table) can be browsed or edited.

When browsed, the table cannot be modified or updated. When the table is edited, new job scheduling definitions can be added and existing job scheduling definitions can be modified or deleted.

Browsing, however, has advantages:

• Access and exit are quicker than in editing.
• Job lists and job scheduling definitions that are in use by another user can be viewed.
• Access for browsing might be granted, even though access for editing might be denied due to site security requirements.

Note: Users who request Edit mode, but do not have edit authority, can be automatically forced to the Browse mode by the IOA Administrator. See the INCONTROL for z/OS Administrators Guide, Chapter 10, exit IOA032 for further information.

To browse a table (and its job list and job scheduling definitions) use the BROWSE option in the Table List screen.

Entering the table name in the entry panel or using the SELECT option in the Table List screen provides edit access.

Depending on user profile definitions, if the table requested for editing is in use, either access is granted in Browse mode or access is not granted.