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Abstract
SupportPac CA73 allows .NET applications to invoke programs in CICS using the CICS Transaction Gateway (CICS TG) V7.2 External Call Interface (ECI) V2 API. V1.1 is now available.
Download Description
SupportPac CA73 builds on the new ECI V2 capability of CICS TG V7.2 by providing an interface that allows .NET applications to access CICS servers using the ECI API.
The SupportPac contains a mixed mode DLL assembly that exposes the functions of the ECI V2 C language API in a form that will be familiar to developers working in C# or VB.NET. This API allows .NET applications to invoke COMMAREA-based programs in CICS using the facilities of a remote CICS TG.
The SupportPac includes sample ECI applications written in C# and VB.NET and documentation for using the API.
What's new in release 1.1
The dynamic link library IBM.CTG.Client.dll is now strong-name signed, and can be installed into the Global Assembly Cache (GAC).
Possible Uses
Connecting to CICS from .NET applications.
Skill level required
Experience of developing C# or Microsoft Visual Basic .NET applications.
Details
Authors: Paul Crockett, CICS TG Development, Hursley
Category: 3
Released: 06Feb09
Last updated: 30Jun09
Current version: 1.1
Prerequisites
This SupportPac requires:
- CICS Transaction Gateway V7.2, on any supported platform
- Microsoft .NET framework V2.0
Installation Instructions
To download the SupportPac:
1. Click on the FTP link below and save the compressed file to your local machine.
2. Extract the saved file to a temporary directory on your local machine. This will create the necessary installation, documentation, and license files.
3. Follow the instructions in the included documentation to complete installation of this SupportPac on your host system.
Download package
| Download | RELEASE DATE | LANGUAGE | SIZE(Bytes) | Download Options |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA73 ReadMe | 30/06/2009 | US English | 124372 | FTP |
| CA73.zip | 30/06/2009 | US English | 570708 | HTTP |
Technical support
SupportPacs in this category are available at no charge to all licensed users of the CICS family products on the platforms specified in the SupportPac description.. They are supplied under the standard terms and conditions of the IBM International Program License Agreement (IPLA) and of the associated License Information and other documentation, and provide a defect correction entitlement for those licensed users entitled to service for CICS family products. Service is available for this SupportPac for as long as the CICS product with which the SupportPac is to be used is generally supported by IBM. In addition, IBM reserves the right to discontinue service on this SupportPac when it is withdrawn from marketing by IBM.
Please read the license file that accompanies the SupportPac, to determine if you want to use it.
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Product Alias/Synonym
CTG CICS TG CICS Transaction Gateway
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