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Test the DB2 Application

Use these steps to test the application you only constructed. Before executing these steps, ensure you observe the following rules while using the TSO Test Facility:

• You must have at least 4 MB available in the TSO region for testing.
• Always use the END function key, usually defined as PF15, to clear the screen. DO NOT use the CLEAR key.
• Press the END function key twice to end a test and return to ISPF.

To specify the test parameters

1. Select option 2 on the Application System Construction Menu and press Enter.

   The Application Test Facility screen displays.

2. Verify the DB2 subsystem to which your application plans have bound and the application load library name where the generation application load modules reside.
3. (Optional) If DB2 or COBOL runtime routines are not on your system linklist, specify the required test libraries on the Application Test Facility screen.

To start the application

1. Press Enter on the Application Test Facility screen.

   A clear screen for transaction entry displays.

2. Enter the trancode MENU and press Enter.

   The test application's main menu displays.

To add several divisions to your application

1. Type 1 on the test application's Main Menu and press Enter.

   The Division Maintenance screen displays.

2. Type A (add) in the far left column, followed by descriptive information for each division and press Enter.

   Notes:

   1. Multiple action codes are processed simultaneously.
   2. Use the modify (M) and delete (D) action codes to refine the list of divisions.
   3. The PF7 and PF8 function keys scroll up and down, respectively, in the Division List.
3. After completing Division Maintenance, press PF3 to return to the Main Menu.

To add a department to the application and relate it to one of the divisions

1. Type 2 on the Main Menu and press Enter.

   The Department Maintenance screen displays.

2. Type A in the far left column, followed by descriptive department information, and press Enter.

   Notes:

   1. Use the modify (M) and delete (D) action codes to refine the list of departments.
   2. The PF7 and PF8 function keys scroll up and down, respectively, in the Department List.
3. After completing Department Maintenance, press PF3 to return to the Main Menu.

To add an employee to one of the division or department fields

1. Type 3 on the Main Menu and press Enter.

   The Employee List screen displays.

2. Type A in the far left column, followed by employee data, and press Enter.

   The Employee Detail screen displays.

3. Complete the Employee Detail screen and press Enter.
4. Press PF12 to return to the Employee List screen.
5. Press PF3 to return to the Main Menu.
6. When you are satisfied that Host Encyclopedia Construction is operating properly, press the END function key, defined as PF15, to exit the TSO Test Facility.