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CICS Interface
In this chapter
•Overview
• Invoking and disconnecting from the CICS interface
• IBM 3270 terminals (IODEV = 11)
• IBM 3270 terminals (IODEV = 29)
• Teletypes (IODEV = 29)
Overview
The CICS (Customer Information Control System) interface causes a
CICS terminal to appear to be a Model 204 terminal. Using the CICS
interface introduces changes to the usual responses and mode of
operation of a CICS-owned terminal. These changes vary according to
the type of terminal and the type of CICS interface.
This chapter summarizes terminal operation particulars for the CICS
interface end user.
Terminals supported
The CICS interface supports the use of:
• IBM 3270 and compatible terminals
• Teletypes and Teletype-compatible terminals