DBD/PSB/ACB Mapper utility
The DBD/PSB/ACB Mapper utility produces printed maps (pictures of the segment hierarchy) from DBDs, PSBs, and ACBs. The utility also produces detailed reports that describe DBDs, PSBs, and ACBs.
- DBD/PSB/ACB Mapper utility overview
The DBD/PSB/ACB Mapper utility, a productivity aid, can produce and print a pictorial layout, called a map, that graphically represents the structure and characteristics of a physical and logical IMS™ database. The DBD/PSB/ACB Mapper utility can also print a detailed report describing the characteristics of each database description (DBD). - Restrictions for the DBD/PSB/ACB Mapper utility
Certain restrictions apply when you use the DBD/PSB/ACB Mapper utility. - Printing hierarchical structure of databases
To generate reports and print hierarchical structure of databases by using the DBD/PSB/ACB Mapper utility, you must prepare JCL for the DBD/PSB/ACB Mapper utility and submit the job. - JCL requirements for the DBD/PSB/ACB Mapper utility
When you code the JCL to run the DBD/PSB/ACB Mapper utility, include the EXEC statement and appropriate DD statements. - Control statements for the DBD/PSB/ACB Mapper utility
The input to the DBD/PSB/ACB Mapper utility consists of control statements in the SYSIN data set. These control statements contain keywords that indicate the functions and the names of the DBDs, PSBs, or ACBs for which reports and maps are created. - JCL examples for the DBD/PSB/ACB Mapper utility
The following topics provide JCL examples for running the DBD/PSB/ACB Mapper utility to print maps of databases. - Output from the DBD/PSB/ACB Mapper utility
Output from the DBD/PSB/ACB Mapper utility consists of the SYSOUT data set and the SYSPRINT data set.