ToolBox

A ToolBox providing access to a mixed private/standard set of applications

This is an application which may serve as a replacement for an ISPF menu panel.

It provides a selection list to invoke predefined applications.

The list is divided into two parts.

The first one is the "private" part. This means, that these entries can only be defined, maintained, and even seen by the current TSO user. The user can add a descriptive text to each entry. In addition a sort key must be entered to ensure a proper sequence of display.

The second part of the list contains the "public" set of applications. Although these entries cannot be maintained by the user, they can be excluded from the list individually.

Both lists are stored as ISPF tables. In my configuration, the private ToolBox table is stored in the ISPF profile dataset of each TSO user, while the public ToolBox table is a member in a standard PDS which is generally available to everybody.

Here are the files to play with. Keep in mind that the modules have not being generalized. So you have to customize at least the REXX program to get it running.

If you have difficulties with any of these files or with general concepts behind, feel free to contact me.