How are help panels defined and structured?

TIMS/E uses configuration files to define the structure and content of help panels. These files specify the text, formatting, and navigation options for each panel.

What programming languages are supported for creating help panels?

TIMS/E supports EGL (Enterprise Generation Language) for creating help panels and screens. EGL allows developers to define the layout and behavior of help panels using a high-level programming language.

How does TIMS/E handle help requests from different applications?

TIMS/E intercepts help requests from CICS, IMS, TSO, and VTAM applications. When a user requests help, TIMS/E determines the appropriate help panel to display based on the current screen and context.

Does TIMS/E expose an API for integration with other systems?

TIMS/E does not expose a public API. It operates by intercepting and handling help requests within the mainframe environment.

How does TIMS/E reduce the cost of online help development?

TIMS/E reduces the cost of creating and maintaining online help systems by providing a centralized platform for managing help content. It eliminates the need to modify application code to add or update help information.

How does TIMS/E improve user satisfaction?

TIMS/E improves user satisfaction by providing context-sensitive help that is tailored to the specific screen or field the user is working with. This helps users quickly find the information they need to complete their tasks.

How does TIMS/E-Internet enhance the value of TIMS/E?

TIMS/E-Internet extends the reach of online help by making it accessible through web browsers. This allows users to access help information from any device with a web connection.

How does TIMS/E ensure the security of help information?

TIMS/E operates within the security context of the mainframe environment. It leverages existing mainframe security mechanisms for authentication and authorization.

What type of data does TIMS/E store?

TIMS/E does not store sensitive data. It only stores help content and configuration information.

How is access to TIMS/E administration functions controlled?

Access to TIMS/E configuration and administration functions is typically controlled through mainframe security systems such as RACF, ACF2, or Top Secret.

What monitoring and logging capabilities does TIMS/E provide?

TIMS/E provides logging capabilities to track help requests and system events. This information can be used to monitor system performance and troubleshoot problems.

What are the system resource requirements for TIMS/E?

TIMS/E requires minimal system resources. It is designed to operate efficiently within the mainframe environment.

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Product Overview

TIMS/E is designed to provide online help screens for mainframe applications (CICS, IMS, TSO, VTAM) without requiring modifications to application code. It leverages EGL (Enterprise Generation Language) for defining help panels and offers an optional TIMS/E-Internet component for converting help content to HTML. The architecture consists of the following components: * **Help Request Interceptor:** This component intercepts help requests from mainframe applications (CICS, IMS, TSO, VTAM).

* **Help Panel Manager:** This component manages the storage and retrieval of help panels. * **EGL Runtime:** This component executes EGL code to render help panels. * **TIMS/E-Internet (Optional):** This component converts help content to HTML for web access.

Communication between components is primarily through internal mainframe communication protocols. The Help Panel Manager uses configuration files to map application screens to specific help panels. Security relies on mainframe security systems such as RACF, ACF2, or Top Secret for authentication and authorization.

TIMS/E integrates with existing applications by intercepting help requests and displaying the appropriate help panels. This non-invasive approach minimizes disruption to existing systems. The architecture is designed for efficient operation within the mainframe environment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is TIMS/E and what does it do?

TIMS/E provides online help screens for CICS, IMS, TSO, and VTAM applications. It uses EGL code to create help panels and screens. TIMS/E-Internet converts the online help to HTML.

How does TIMS/E integrate with existing applications?

TIMS/E integrates with existing applications without requiring modifications to the application code itself. This is achieved by intercepting help requests and displaying the appropriate TIMS/E-defined help panels.

How are help panels associated with specific application screens?

TIMS/E uses configuration files to define the mapping between application screens and help panels. These files specify which help panel should be displayed for a given screen or field.

What is TIMS/E-Internet?

TIMS/E-Internet is an optional component that converts TIMS/E online help to HTML format, allowing users to access help information through a web browser.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is TIMS/E and what does it do?

How does TIMS/E integrate with existing applications?

How are help panels associated with specific application screens?

What is TIMS/E-Internet?

How are help panels defined and structured?

What programming languages are supported for creating help panels?

How does TIMS/E handle help requests from different applications?

Does TIMS/E expose an API for integration with other systems?

How does TIMS/E reduce the cost of online help development?

How does TIMS/E improve user satisfaction?

How does TIMS/E-Internet enhance the value of TIMS/E?

How does TIMS/E ensure the security of help information?

What type of data does TIMS/E store?

How is access to TIMS/E administration functions controlled?

How is TIMS/E configured and maintained?

What monitoring and logging capabilities does TIMS/E provide?

What are the system resource requirements for TIMS/E?

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