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Request Breakpoints

Set request breakpoints to halt a program prior to CICS commands and other program calls, such as calls to DL/I, DB2, or SQL/DS. Instruct CA InterTest for CICS to halt the program before every CICS command, or a type of CICS command, such as file control or program control commands. Specify that the program halts before specific commands, such as all READ or WRITE commands. Once the program halts, Use all of the CA InterTest for CICS facilities to inspect and modify main storage or auxiliary storage or to set additional options.

To set or remove request breakpoints:

1. Specify function 13, S or R.
2. Specify the program names, transaction codes, or terminal names on the Function Selection Menu, and press Enter.

CA InterTest for CICS displays the Request Breakpoint Selection menu. Enter an x next to the options you want to select.

You can specify any of the following breakpoints:

ALL commands

The program halts prior to all CICS commands.

DL/I

The program halts prior to all DL/I calls.

DB2

The program halts prior to all calls to DSNHLI (for DB2 users) or prior to all calls to ARIPRDI (for SQL/DS users).

CALLS

The program is halted prior to calls to software that CA InterTest has been instructed to recognize at installation time. A second screen, where you specify the calls, displays.

Note: If you select a type of CICS command, CA InterTest for CICS displays a second screen. For example, if you select File Control, CA InterTest for CICS displays the File Control screen.

Note: Place your cursor on a field and press F1 for a description of that field.

When you have entered all necessary information, press Enter.

To remove requested breakpoints, use the Monitoring Status display. Alternatively, enter the information exactly as you originally defined it.

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