ISPF Command Shell

The Command Shell (Option 6) provides users with a dedicated interface to execute TSO (Time Sharing Option) and CLIST/REXX commands directly from ISPF. This panel is essential for performing mainframe operations that are outside the scope of predefined ISPF menus and panels.

Key Features -

Direct TSO Command Execution: Allows users to execute TSO commands without leaving the ISPF environment.

Send files to Host: Sends the files from local computer to mainframe server.

Receive files from Host: Receive files from mainframe server to local computer.

Integration with CLIST/REXX: Enables running of CLIST (Command List) scripts and REXX (Restructured Extended Executor) programs.

Enhanced Flexibility: Provides a command-line interface for complex operations, file management, job submission, and more.

Immediate Results: Displays the output of commands or scripts directly on the screen.

History Retention: Stores previously executed commands for reuse.

Navigation -

Step-1: Option 6 from ISPF Primary Option Menu (ISPF Home Menu).

Examples -

Type of Command	Command	Function
TSO Command	`LISTC LEVEL(MATEPK.TEST.COBOL)`	Lists all datasets beginning with the qualifier MATEPK.TEST.COBOL
Submitting a JCL	`SUB 'MATEPK.JCL.JOBS(JOB1)'`	Submits the job JOB1 from the dataset MATEPK.JCL.JOBS.
Running a REXX Script	`EX 'MATEPK.REXX.PROGRAMS(MYREXX)'`	Executes the REXX program MYREXX from the dataset MATEPK.REXX.PROGRAMS.
Allocating a New Dataset	`ALLOC DSNAME(MATEPK.TEST.NEW) NEW SPACE(5,5) TRACKS UNIT(SYSDA)`	Allocates a new dataset named MATEPK.TEST.NEW.
Executing a System Command	`TIME`	Displays the current system time and date.

Type of Command

Command

Function

TSO Command

LISTC LEVEL(MATEPK.TEST.COBOL)

Lists all datasets beginning with the qualifier MATEPK.TEST.COBOL

Submitting a JCL

SUB 'MATEPK.JCL.JOBS(JOB1)'

Submits the job JOB1 from the dataset MATEPK.JCL.JOBS.

Running a REXX Script

EX 'MATEPK.REXX.PROGRAMS(MYREXX)'

Executes the REXX program MYREXX from the dataset MATEPK.REXX.PROGRAMS.

Allocating a New Dataset

ALLOC DSNAME(MATEPK.TEST.NEW) 
NEW SPACE(5,5) 
TRACKS UNIT(SYSDA)

Allocates a new dataset named MATEPK.TEST.NEW.

Executing a System Command

TIME

Displays the current system time and date.