RAMP-TS 5250 destination screens are displayed on framework command handler tabs. Typically just one screen is displayed on a command handler tab.  However it is possible to split multiple screens up across multiple tabs. This tutorial covers the concepts and skills required to do this.

Objectives

• Learn how to attach a destination which has been spread across multiple screens to multiple tabs.

To achieve this objective, you will complete the following steps:

RAMP-WINAD06 Step 1.  A Multiple 5250 Screen Scenario

RAMP-WINAD06 Step 2.  Name the Screens

RAMP-WINAD06 Step 3.  Classify the Screens

RAMP-WINAD06 Step 4.  Review and Understand the Targets List

RAMP-WINAD06 Step 5.  Using Multiple Command Handler Tabs

RAMP-WINAD06 Step 6.  Review and Alter Buttons and Function Keys

RAMP-WINAD06 Step 7.  Review the value you have added to the 5250 application

RAMP-WINAD06 Appendix: Function UFRTS03

Before You Begin

The following are assumed knowledge for the commencement of this tutorial. You need to:

• Understand the basic structure and mechanics of RAMP scripting.
• Understand the concept of 5250 screens classified destinations, junctions or specials.
• Understand how to snap a destination screen onto a framework command handler tab.  
• If you attempt this tutorial without this assumed knowledge you will probably not be able to understand it.