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action bar
Appears at the top of a panel; it gives you access to a group of actions that CA PMA Chargeback supports. The action bar contains a list of keyword choices.
Press F10 to activate the action bar. Then tab to the keyword of your choice and press Enter. When you make a selection, a pull-down menu appears that lists available options.
action bar pull-down
An extension of the action bar that displays a list of options available for the selected action bar choice. The pull-down appears after you make an action bar selection. Additional pop-up windows may appear from pull-down choices to further extend the actions available to you.
action codes
Numbers and mnemonics assigned to actions in a list panel.
algorithm
A series of steps that yield a result (usually a repetitive process). In this case, the formula for calculating charges for resource usage using CA PMA Chargeback.
application
A collection of software components that you purchase and install to perform specific types of work on a computer. In other words, the reason programs are written. For example, a payroll application or a chargeback application.
audit facility
An operating system service which reviews and examines the activities of the system. Its purpose is to test data security and data integrity procedures.
batch processing
A method of processing large amounts of data at one time for jobs too large to execute immediately online. Such jobs do not involve user interaction.
CA EARL
Easy Access Report Language. An optional facility which can be used to generate reports.
cancel
An action that removes the current panel without processing it and returns you to the previous panel.
catalog
A file the computer system maintains as a directory index to the system's files, similar to the card catalog of a standard library.
centralized database
A systemized collection of data for access by a variety of applications that is centrally located.
charge element
A user-defined element that holds the result of a chargeback algorithm (the charge).
charge unit
Defines a chargeable resource. A charge unit can be either:
chargeback
The process of measuring, recording, charging for, and reporting resource usage by cost center.
column
A vertical list of values in a table that correspond to one field. Not a row.
command input area
Preceded by the screens ===> indicator on an online data entry panel. Used to enter commands, link, transfers, prompts.
commit
An indication in an application program that a section of work is done and that the data it has modified or created is consistent and complete.
conditional execution
Only some of the steps in a procedure are executed depending on the conditions at the time of the execution.
conditional expansion
Only some of the steps in a procedure are retrieved and expanded depending on the conditions at the time of the expansion.
construct
An identifier that is added by an application.
control field
A portion of records you designate, which are used by the program to sort or merge records into a specific sequence.
control parameters
Parameters which are generally governed by their installation defaults amd will only need to be specified in special cases.
control statement
A list of keywords that determine what a batch job will do. Defaults are usually defined during installation.
cost recovery
A method for recovering a specified dollar amount for a designated resource from the accounting entities that used the resource.
data definition table
See definition tables.
data dictionary
A definition of the database files and fields and their attributes.
data normalization
The process of removing any potential problems from the design of a relational database.
data reduction
The transformation of raw data into a more useful and compressed form.
data set
A group of logically related records stored together and given a unique name.
data table
Database tables that contain data used or produced by an application.
database
(See also relational database )
A systemized collection of data stored for immediate access.
A set of data consisting of at least one file, sufficient for a given purpose or for a given data processing system.
Database Administrator (DBA)
A person who is responsible for a database system, particularly for the rules by which data is accessed and stored. The DBA is usually responsible also for database integrity, security, performance, and recovery.
database archival
Periodic backups of the database as protection against media failure or for future reference.
database load
Transferring data to the database for processing.
definition tables
Tables that contain primarily user-defined input which defines the actual CA PMA Chargeback processing environment and controls the logic of the system.
development version
The version you can edit. See commit processing.
diagnostic message
A message displayed and/or printed by CA PMA Chargeback when it detects an error during execution.
display keys
A common dialog action that lets you choose the way function key area will be displayed. Options include: long form, short form, or not at all.
element
The space reserved for a data value on a panel. Where CA PMA Chargeback displays data or accepts input. Also see charge element.
enter
A user action that:
entry panel
A specific panel type containing one or more entry fields (and optionally selection fields and protected information such as headings, prompts, and explanatory text).
exit
An action that terminates the current panel and returns you to a higher level panel. Repeated exit requests return to the highest level in the panel hierarchy.
fast path
An interaction technique that is faster than the usual interaction for moving through panels. This can include typing the number of a choice or using mnemonics.
field
What input and output record layouts consist of. The definition of data values aligned in a column within a table.
function key
A key that causes a specified sequence of operations to be performed when it is pressed. Function keys are usually labeled Fn.
generic selection
Allows you to display, list or analyze a group of records, tables, or jobs whose names begin with the same characters by coding the common characters with a special character (usually the percent sign).
global parameters
A variable that can be set to an arithmetic, binary, or character value and used as a predecessor condition.
action bar
Appears at the top of a panel; it gives you access to a group of actions that CA PMA Chargeback supports. The action bar contains a list of keyword choices.
Press F10 to activate the action bar. Then tab to the keyword of your choice and press Enter. When you make a selection, a pull-down menu appears that lists available options.
action bar pull-down
An extension of the action bar that displays a list of options available for the selected action bar choice. The pull-down appears after you make an action bar selection. Additional pop-up windows may appear from pull-down choices to further extend the actions available to you.
action codes
Numbers and mnemonics assigned to actions in a list panel.
algorithm
A series of steps that yield a result (usually a repetitive process). In this case, the formula for calculating charges for resource usage using CA PMA Chargeback.
application
A collection of software components that you purchase and install to perform specific types of work on a computer. In other words, the reason programs are written. For example, a payroll application or a chargeback application.
audit facility
An operating system service which reviews and examines the activities of the system. Its purpose is to test data security and data integrity procedures.
batch processing
A method of processing large amounts of data at one time for jobs too large to execute immediately online. Such jobs do not involve user interaction.
CA EARL
Easy Access Report Language. An optional facility which can be used to generate reports.
cancel
An action that removes the current panel without processing it and returns you to the previous panel.
catalog
A file the computer system maintains as a directory index to the system's files, similar to the card catalog of a standard library.
centralized database
A systemized collection of data for access by a variety of applications that is centrally located.
chargeback
The process of measuring, recording, charging for, and reporting resource usage by cost center.
charge element
A user-defined element that holds the result of a chargeback algorithm (the charge).
charge unit
Defines a chargeable resource. A charge unit can be either:
column
A vertical list of values in a table that correspond to one field. Not a row.
command input area
Preceded by the screens ===> indicator on an online data entry panel. Used to enter commands, link, transfers, prompts.
commit
An indication in an application program that a section of work is done and that the data it has modified or created is consistent and complete.
conditional execution
Only some of the steps in a procedure are executed depending on the conditions at the time of the execution.
conditional expansion
Only some of the steps in a procedure are retrieved and expanded depending on the conditions at the time of the expansion.
construct
An identifier that is added by an application.
control field
A portion of records you designate, which are used by the program to sort or merge records into a specific sequence.
control parameters
Parameters which are generally governed by their installation defaults amd will only need to be specified in special cases.
control statement
A list of keywords that determine what a batch job will do. Defaults are usually defined during installation.
cost recovery
A method for recovering a specified dollar amount for a designated resource from the accounting entities that used the resource.
database
(See also relational database )
A systemized collection of data stored for immediate access.
A set of data consisting of at least one file, sufficient for a given purpose or for a given data processing system.
Database Administrator (DBA)
A person who is responsible for a database system, particularly for the rules by which data is accessed and stored. The DBA is usually responsible also for database integrity, security, performance, and recovery.
database archival
Periodic backups of the database as protection against media failure or for future reference.
database load
Transferring data to the database for processing.
data definition table
See definition tables.
data dictionary
A definition of the database files and fields and their attributes.
data normalization
The process of removing any potential problems from the design of a relational database.
data reduction
The transformation of raw data into a more useful and compressed form.
data set
A group of logically related records stored together and given a unique name.
data table
Database tables that contain data used or produced by an application.
definition tables
Tables that contain primarily user-defined input which defines the actual CA PMA Chargeback processing environment and controls the logic of the system.
development version
The version you can edit. See commit processing.
diagnostic message
A message displayed and/or printed by CA PMA Chargeback when it detects an error during execution.
display keys
A common dialog action that lets you choose the way function key area will be displayed. Options include: long form, short form, or not at all.
element
The space reserved for a data value on a panel. Where CA PMA Chargeback displays data or accepts input. Also see charge element.
enter
A user action that:
entry panel
A specific panel type containing one or more entry fields (and optionally selection fields and protected information such as headings, prompts, and explanatory text).
exit
An action that terminates the current panel and returns you to a higher level panel. Repeated exit requests return to the highest level in the panel hierarchy.
fast path
An interaction technique that is faster than the usual interaction for moving through panels. This can include typing the number of a choice or using mnemonics.
field
What input and output record layouts consist of. The definition of data values aligned in a column within a table.
function key
A key that causes a specified sequence of operations to be performed when it is pressed. Function keys are usually labeled Fn.
generic selection
Allows you to display, list or analyze a group of records, tables, or jobs whose names begin with the same characters by coding the common characters with a special character (usually the percent sign).
global parameters
A variable that can be set to an arithmetic, binary, or character value and used as a predecessor condition.
input ID
The unique code that occurs in the same place on all records of the same type.
inquiry/update program
A system application used to interrogate and update one or more tables the system maintains at the same time.
installation option
A value specified on the installation macro when the product is installed.
IRD
An acronym for Input Record Definition.
key
A data item that identifies a data record. For example, product key or customer key.
keyword
Choices within the action bar. Tab to a keyword and press Enter to perform that particular action.
list panel
A panel that displays a list of items from which you can select one or more items (choices) and then specify one or more actions to work on those choices.
lookup table
A CA PMA Chargeback option used to identify the specific entities within an accounting structure. The lookup name is stored within the database in a lookup table and is available for display when you do queries and print invoices and reports.
maximum charge
The maximum charge that can be assessed for a charge element. If the computed charge is greater than or equal to the maximum charge, the maximum charge will be applied.
minimum charge
The minimum charge that can be assessed for a charge element. If the computed charge is less than or equal to the minimum charge, the minimum charge will be applied.
modifier
A modifier is used to make special changes to a charge, such as discounts and so forth. A modifier takes the form of either an amount or a percentage. When a conditional test is applied and found to be true, the modifier is applied to the calculated charge (the charge element).
normalizer
Normalizers give you the ability to weight the value of a charge unit. Normalizer are numeric and frequently have qualifiers associated with them.
offset
Where the first character in a element is located within the record (the nth character position).
online
An interactive computer session run from a computer terminal. As opposed to batch and offline.
ORD
An acronym for Output Record Definition.
panel ID
A set of numbers and letters that identify an online product panel.
period number
Each database record is associated with a different time frame. Period number is the identifier used for each of these time frames.
output record header
Since DataManager outputs records for Performance Management and Accounting applications, duration of services is of primary importance. For this reason, every output record definition includes a header that specifies the ORD, a start stamp, stop stamp and duration.
PMA
An acronym meaning Performance, Measurement and Accounting.
overhead allocation
Distribution of charges for a shared or common resource.
pop-up window
A portion of a screen in which a small panel is displayed.
Note: You must finish interacting with a set of related pop-up windows before continuing with the base panel.
precision
The number of digits to the right of the decimal point.
primary panel
The first panel that appears when you run CA PMA Chargeback.
production (PROD) version
The data used to produce real invoices. As opposed to test version or development version.
pull-down
See action bar pull-down.
qualified rate
The rate that is selected for application to a unit based on a user-defined test (qualifier). A true or false condition based on the contents or range of a field.
qualifier
The name of a user-defined conditional test that is used in rate selection, as well as with normalizers and modifiers.
reduction
See data reduction.
relational database
A database that is organized and accessed according to relationships between data items. These relationships are expressed by means of tables of records and columns. Interdependencies among these tables are expressed by data values (rather than by pointers). Data items are accessed by matching values and not by following predefined paths-- the paths are established at the time of access. This allows a high degree of data independence.
row
A horizontal line of values in a table that correspond to one data record. Not a column.
screen ID
See panel ID.
shift chop
A CA PMA Chargeback option that allows equitable allocation and calculation of charges to ORD records that span shifts. This function creates multiple records from a single input. The interval chop routines are performed before creation of the CCC detail record, at ORD reception.
scroll bar
A line on some CA PMA Chargeback panels which gives you several ways to scroll records. For an explanation of how the scroll bar works, see Sample List Panel.
SMF
The acronym for IBM's System Management Facilities. You can adapt CA PMA Chargeback to process SMF data using customization.
source record
The record of origin.
split charge
CA PMA Chargeback enables you to split charges calculated for a specific accounting level across its entities. Split processing occurs after charges are calculated for a given Consolidated Calculated Charge (CCC). If the record is associated with a split, then the charge is prorated and new records are created.
start and stop stamps
The date and time fields stored on the ORD. This information specifies when the process described by this record began and ended.
structure
See accounting structure.
suspend
Stops processing a panel but leaves it on the terminal screen for easy reference. Then resumes running the preceding panel.
table maintenance functions
Acctdefs or Cbdefs options that allow you to update/modify definition tables.
TEST version
Allows you to experiment with CA PMA Chargeback without impacting your daily production processing.
input ID
The unique code that occurs in the same place on all records of the same type.
inquiry/update program
A system application used to interrogate and update one or more tables the system maintains at the same time.
installation option
A value specified on the installation macro when the product is installed.
IRD
An acronym for Input Record Definition.
key
A data item that identifies a data record. For example, product key or customer key.
keyword
Choices within the action bar. Tab to a keyword and press Enter to perform that particular action.
list panel
A panel that displays a list of items from which you can select one or more items (choices) and then specify one or more actions to work on those choices.
lookup table
A CA PMA Chargeback option used to identify the specific entities within an accounting structure. The lookup name is stored within the database in a lookup table and is available for display when you do queries and print invoices and reports.
maximum charge
The maximum charge that can be assessed for a charge element. If the computed charge is greater than or equal to the maximum charge, the maximum charge will be applied.
minimum charge
The minimum charge that can be assessed for a charge element. If the computed charge is less than or equal to the minimum charge, the minimum charge will be applied.
modifier
A modifier is used to make special changes to a charge, such as discounts and so forth. A modifier takes the form of either an amount or a percentage. When a conditional test is applied and found to be true, the modifier is applied to the calculated charge (the charge element).
normalizer
Normalizers give you the ability to weight the value of a charge unit. Normalizer are numeric and frequently have qualifiers associated with them.
offset
Where the first character in a element is located within the record (the nth character position).
online
An interactive computer session run from a computer terminal. As opposed to batch and offline.
ORD
An acronym for Output Record Definition.
output record header
Since DataManager outputs records for Performance Management and Accounting applications, duration of services is of primary importance. For this reason, every output record definition includes a header that specifies the ORD, a start stamp, stop stamp and duration.
overhead allocation
Distribution of charges for a shared or common resource.
panel ID
A set of numbers and letters that identify an online product panel.
period number
Each database record is associated with a different time frame. Period number is the identifier used for each of these time frames.
PMA
An acronym meaning Performance, Measurement and Accounting.
pop-up window
A portion of a screen in which a small panel is displayed.
Note: You must finish interacting with a set of related pop-up windows before continuing with the base panel.
precision
The number of digits to the right of the decimal point.
primary panel
The first panel that appears when you run CA PMA Chargeback.
production (PROD) version
The data used to produce real invoices. As opposed to test version or development version.
pull-down
See action bar pull-down.
qualified rate
The rate that is selected for application to a unit based on a user-defined test (qualifier). A true or false condition based on the contents or range of a field.
qualifier
The name of a user-defined conditional test that is used in rate selection, as well as with normalizers and modifiers.
reduction
See data reduction.
relational database
A database that is organized and accessed according to relationships between data items. These relationships are expressed by means of tables of records and columns. Interdependencies among these tables are expressed by data values (rather than by pointers). Data items are accessed by matching values and not by following predefined paths-- the paths are established at the time of access. This allows a high degree of data independence.
row
A horizontal line of values in a table that correspond to one data record. Not a column.
screen ID
See panel ID.
scroll bar
A line on some CA PMA Chargeback panels which gives you several ways to scroll records. For an explanation of how the scroll bar works, see Sample List Panel.
shift chop
A CA PMA Chargeback option that allows equitable allocation and calculation of charges to ORD records that span shifts. This function creates multiple records from a single input. The interval chop routines are performed before creation of the CCC detail record, at ORD reception.
SMF
The acronym for IBM's System Management Facilities. You can adapt CA PMA Chargeback to process SMF data using customization.
source record
The record of origin.
split charge
CA PMA Chargeback enables you to split charges calculated for a specific accounting level across its entities. Split processing occurs after charges are calculated for a given Consolidated Calculated Charge (CCC). If the record is associated with a split, then the charge is prorated and new records are created.
start and stop stamps
The date and time fields stored on the ORD. This information specifies when the process described by this record began and ended.
structure
See accounting structure.
suspend
Stops processing a panel but leaves it on the terminal screen for easy reference. Then resumes running the preceding panel.
table maintenance functions
Acctdefs or Cbdefs options that allow you to update/modify definition tables.
TEST version
Allows you to experiment with CA PMA Chargeback without impacting your daily production processing.
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