Setting Up CA GMI › Define the Data Collection Mode

Define the Data Collection Mode

CA GMI can be configured to collect data in either Automatic or Manual mode.

• In Automatic mode, object data is collected automatically when you open an object.
• In Manual mode, object data is only collected by the Windows Client when you click the Execute icon () in the open object view Toolbar.

To define the data collection mode in the Windows Client

1. Click Tools in the Windows Client main window Menu Bar.

   The following is a sample of the Windows Client main window Menu Bar and Toolbar.

   

   The Tools menu expands to display available items, as shown in the following sample:

   

2. Select Options from the Tools menu drop-down list.

   The Global Options dialog appears, as shown in the following sample:

   

3. Select the General tab.

   The General tab is displayed in the Global Options dialog.

4. Select View z/OS Execution.

   A down arrow is displayed in the View z/OS Execution field.

5. Select the down arrow in the View z/OS Execution field.

   A drop down list with choices of Automatic or Manual is displayed.

6. Select the mode you want the system to use and click OK.

   The Global Options dialog closes. When you select an object in the Object Tree the Windows Client will collect data based on the mode that you have selected.

   Note: The examples in this guide assume that Automatic mode is selected.