EMS FastStart Manual

Introduction

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How EMS FastStart Works

EMS FastStart is a TACL-based code generator which generates and compiles a number

of source files which are used to simplify event generation and testing. EMS FastStart

creates these routines, programs, and copy libraries:

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EGEN

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Test Program and Filter

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DDL Source Files for C, COBOL85, and TAL

EGEN

EGEN is a TAL routine that provides a high-level interface between your application

and the Event Management Service (EMS). The application interfaces with EGEN by

moving values into the EGEN record structure (defined by the Application

Configuration File). EGEN generates tokenized events on behalf of the application by

performing a WRITE-READ of the event buffer to the collector $0 or an alternate

location you specify using run-time DEFINEs. Figure 1-2

illustrates how EGEN

interfaces with your application. EGEN supports four modes of operation which allow it

to be used in COBOL85 applications as well as multi-threaded TAL applications.

Test Program and Filter

The EMS FastStart test program lets you enter values for events based on the ACF. It is

an interactive COBOL85 program that calls EGEN to generate events and is compiled as

part of EMSFS. This program lets you test the interface between your application and

EGEN. It lets you test EGEN with your ACF, DSM applications, filters and templates

before an application has been completed, saving time and effort in filter and event

Figure 1-2. EGEN Interface

COPY

Statements

ENTER TAL "EGEN"

USING egen-record

GIVING return-code

Collector

User

Application

EGEN

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