Using the Batch Command Interface › BCI Output

BCI Output

An activity log is directed to the nominated output file and consists of 121-character print lines where the first byte is a machine control character. The file is referenced by the SYSOUT DD statement and should be specified as RECFM=FBM with an appropriate block size.

The activity log records the commands processed by the BCI, the user commands (after insertion or modification by any command exit), the replies from the User Services procedure, and any messages issued by the BCI itself.

The column headed Terminal indicates the device that issued the command as one from the following:

• The system input file name
• The LU name of the virtual terminal used for the session
• The name of the command exit (if the command is added or modified)

An additional flag character preceding the command or message reply indicates the source as follows:

+ Indicating it was read from the system input file.

- Shows it was inserted or changed by the command exit.

= Indicates a message issued by the BCI.

A blank indicates a reply from the User Services procedure.