Configuring a Region › System Parameters

System Parameters

Most customization of your region is performed by using Customizer.

You can also use the SYSPARMS command to customize your region. Each operand of the SYSPARMS command lets you specify options to change and customize the way your region works. For ease of maintenance, you can use the Display/Update SYSPARMS panel, which is accessible by using the /SYSPARM panel shortcut.

Notes:

• SYSPARMS set by Customizer parameter groups can only be updated using Customizer.
• For SYSPARMS without a corresponding parameter group, set the SYSPARMS in the INIT and READY procedures so that they are applied when the region starts. You can update them dynamically using the SYSPARMS command.
• For more information about SYSPARMS operands, see the Reference Guide.

Use the SYSPARMS Command

To change a SYSPARMS operand with the SYSPARMS command, enter the following command at the OCS command line:

SYSPARMS operand=value operand=value ... 

Example: Display Time on OCS Title Line

This example sets the time display at the beginning of the OCS title line using the following command:

SYSPARMS OCSTIME=YES

Initialization Operands

There are some SYSPARMS command operands that cannot be changed while the region is operational. These operands must be included in your INIT procedure so that they are executed during initialization.

Note: For a complete list of SYSPARMS commands, see the Reference Guide.

If you specify new values for these initialization operands, the new values do not take effect until the region is initialized. All other SYSPARMS can be changed during region operation by authorized users.