Previous Topic: Transfer Control FacilityNext Topic: Examples

Transfer Control Facility › Transfer Control Facility Overview

Transfer Control Facility Overview

The TCF simplifies transfer between development tools by passing signon and session information between tools.

Use TCF to Transfer Directly to Another Tool

Using TCF, you can perform the following tasks:

  1. Suspend a session of a development tool
  2. Transfer directly to another development tool
  3. Then transfer back to the suspended session of the first development tool and resume the session.

For example, if you have forgotten the exact names of dictionary records to be copied into a schema, you can temporarily suspend your online schema compiler session while you use the online Data Dictionary (IDD). After verifying the record names, you can resume work in the schema compiler where you left off.

Tools You Can Invoke from TCF

Development tools and compilers invoked while you are using TCF are said to operate under TCF. The following development tools and compilers can be used under TCF and are discussed in this document:

Each development tool is established separately for use under TCF at system generation time. TCF configuration can vary from site to site. For more information about how development tools are established under TCF, see the CA IDMS System Generation Guide.

TCF Keeps Track of Your Sessions

TCF automatically keeps track of your suspended development tool sessions. You can view your current list of suspended sessions at any time by displaying the TCF Selection Screen.

SWITCH Command

You can transfer directly from one development tool to another by using the SWITCH command. SWITCH also allows you to transfer to the Selection Screen. With SWITCH and the Selection Screen you can initiate a new development tool session or resume a suspended one.

Note: For more information about the SWITCH command, see SWITCH.