Previous Topic: Core Storage RequirementsNext Topic: Trace Facility


Debugging Aids

If error conditions require the aid of a CA Support Specialist, the Reporting Facility provides debugging tools to assist in locating these errors and providing fast and efficient fixes. The output of these tools are not designed for your use, but rather for the use of the CA Support Specialist.

The specification of a special OPTION command or JCL initiates the debugging aids. There are three separate tools currently available.

TRACE

Provides a system trace of all activity performed during the compilation of the source statements and subsequent machine code generation.

SNAP

Provides options for printing critical information when program check interruptions are detected during the program execution.

DUMP

Provides a detailed analysis of all activity to and from the internal DRWORK file.