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MFS Devices

MFS device characteristics are only used with the z/OS IMS environment and are stored at the encyclopedia level. They are not project-specific. The device characteristics are set as a result of the encyclopedia installation and should be reviewed against site requirements.

Note: Only an encyclopedia administrator can change the device characteristics.

If multiple encyclopedia administrators manage projects from a single encyclopedia, they must coordinate the configuration of the MFS device characteristics. If you change the device characteristics, the change affects all users of the CSE targeting IMS.

Follow these steps:

1. Start the Construction Client.
2. Select Encyclopedia, then Terminal Characteristics, then Modify MFS Devices.
3. Select a device type and then choose Select.

   This displays the Current MFS Device window.

4. Select the desired extended attribute from the pull-down list.
5. Select the Selected for Generation check box to enable code generation for the selected MFS device, then click OK.