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About the API

The application programming interface (API) for CA SYSVIEW can be used to obtain information from CA SYSVIEW displays for use in other programs. You can use TSO/E REXX to access the API.

Commands are passed to the API by using the REXX ADDRESS function. The information from the display is passed back to the caller in a line-oriented format. Change the information passed back by using the API.

A CA SYSVIEW environment is built as a subtask within the address space of the requester. The subtask and environment are freed when the session terminates.