Parse files

Once the MFS source files are downloaded, they are parsed to identify the logical page (LPAGE) and message field (MFLD) entries that describe the input and output of your IMS transaction. This parsed information is used to generate HTML, C++ source code, and a Net.Data macro. This task is mandatory and must be completed each time you use the IMS Web Studio TaskGuide. After you complete this task, subsequent tasks are checked off if the TaskGuide has sufficient information to complete them without your interaction.

Project files

You can edit a project file (the MFS file) by selecting it in the Project files list box and then by clicking Edit selected.

Edit selected

Edit the file you selected in the Project files list box. If you have not specified a default editor using the Specify editor button, an Open file dialog box displays so that you can find the executable file that starts your editor.

Specify editor

If you want to use a particular editor to edit the selected file, click Specify editor. An Open file dialog box displays. You can find the executable file that starts your editor. This editor then becomes the default editor. You need to specify an editor for each installation of IMS Web.

Parse all

Click Parse all when you are ready to have the project files parsed. Any syntax errors detected in the MFS source will be reported in an error dialog box. All MFS files in the project directory must be parsed successfully before you can proceed to the next tasks. Then, click Next. (You must complete this step each time you run the TaskGuide to be able to reach the Generate task (step).)