Panel )INIT question 1

[schtuffseeker]

I have been unsuccessful in finding much documentation for the )INIT section of a panel definition. I am wanting to do some security checking before allowing access to the panel. Could someone point me in the direction of some documentation or explain the basic format of the IF statement and/or the system variables available in the )INIT section.
Any help would be appreciated.

 

[MarcLodge]

Try typing MODEL in your panel definition and then selecting INIT. This may give you want you need. If not you could try the ISPF manual here:

http://publibz.boulder.ibm.com/cgi-bin/bookmgr_OS390/BOOKS/ISPZDG10/CCONTENTS?DT=20010618120422

Alternatively look at other panel definitions at your site.

 

[TonyJollans]

Hi schtuffseeker,

Your question is a bit broad. You can do more or less what you want in the Init Section of a panel. The basic format of an IF statement is ..

[blue]IF ([i]condition[/i])
    [i]action if true[/i]
ELSE
    [i]action if false[/i][/blue]

.. and it is indentation-sensitive.

From memory, if you want to suppress display of a panel, subject to whatever checks you make, you code something like ..

[blue].RESP = ENTER[/blue]

.. and the Proc Section will be executed immediately after the Init Section finishes.

Enjoy,
Tony

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[schtuffseeker]

Thank you both, Marc and Tony, for your guidance and sharing of your knowledge. While I haven't yet accomplished what I wanted, I believe I now have the resources to get there.