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Procedure:
How to Define an Output Field (Metadata)
To define the output fields that you want returned by the transaction module as part of the
answer set:
1. From the desired formatted screen, use the cursor to select a desired output field.
2. Right-click and select Add Metadata from the drop-down list
The Add Metadata dialog box opens and prompts you to enter a name, as shown in the
following image.
3. Type a name that appropriately identifies the output metadata.
4. Click OK .
5. Repeat these steps for the remaining fields that you want returned as output.
A folder with the output field name appears in the left pane, under the metadata folder. A
folder is created for each output field identified for the session
Procedure:
How to Capture the Contents of a Table
There are times when the mainframe application consists of a screen that displays multiple
rows of data, such as an inquiry or broBSE program. The iWay Emulation Adapter (3270/5250)
allows you to capture the screen once for any number of records that make up that table. For
example, a MENU CICS transaction broBSE function that displays a number of records.
To retrieve all of the records if a table:
1. Click the cursor to the immediate left of the first column of the first record (left corner of
the table) and drag it to the immediate right of the last column of the table.
Creating a Transaction Module
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