How do you customize your SDSF display panels to suit your preferences and needs?

1 SDSF commands

One way to customize your SDSF display panels is to use SDSF commands. These are keywords that you can enter on the command line of any SDSF panel to perform various actions, such as sorting, filtering, selecting, or modifying the display. For example, you can use the SORT command to sort the jobs by name, status, or other criteria. You can use the FIND command to search for a specific string in the display. You can use the ARRANGE command to change the order and width of the columns. You can also use the SAVE command to save your current display settings as a profile.

2 SDSF profile

Another way to customize your SDSF display panels is to use SDSF profile. This is a file that contains your preferred display settings for each SDSF panel. You can create, edit, or delete SDSF profiles using the ISPF editor or the SDSF PROFILE command. You can also specify which profile to use for each panel using the SDSF SET command. For example, you can use the SET command to assign a profile named MYJOB to the DA panel, which displays active jobs. Then, whenever you enter the DA panel, SDSF will apply the settings from the MYJOB profile.

3 SDSF colors

You can also customize the colors of your SDSF display panels to make them more readable and appealing. You can use the SDSF COLORS command to change the color scheme of the entire SDSF session, or the COLOR command to change the color of a specific field or column. For example, you can use the COLOR command to highlight the job name in red, the status in green, or the CPU time in yellow. You can also use the SAVE command to save your color settings as part of your profile.

4 SDSF filters

You can also customize the filters of your SDSF display panels to narrow down the display to the information that you need. You can use the SDSF FILTER command to apply a filter to a specific field or column, or the FILTERS command to apply multiple filters at once. For example, you can use the FILTER command to show only the jobs that belong to your user ID, or the FILTERS command to show only the jobs that are active and have a high priority. You can also use the SAVE command to save your filter settings as part of your profile.

5 SDSF fields

You can also customize the fields of your SDSF display panels to add, remove, or modify the information that you see. You can use the SDSF FIELD command to display a list of available fields for each panel, or the FIELDS command to display a list of all fields for all panels. For example, you can use the FIELD command to see what fields are available for the DA panel, such as job name, status, class, priority, CPU time, and so on. You can also use the ADD or DEL commands to add or delete fields from the display. You can also use the SAVE command to save your field settings as part of your profile.

6 SDSF tips

To make the most of your SDSF customization, here are some tips that you can follow. First, you can use the HELP command to access the online help for any SDSF command or panel. Second, you can use the RESET command to restore the default display settings for any panel. Third, you can use the COPY command to copy your display settings from one panel to another. Fourth, you can use the PRINT command to print your display or save it as a file. Fifth, you can use the LOG command to view or save a log of your SDSF commands and messages.

7 Here’s what else to consider

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