ISPF 2.x, MVS38J, TSO

Calendar on ISPF Panel w MVS 3.8J – Part II

Overview In the previous post, the December 2018 calendar is displayed using one color, green, including an asterisk to indicate today’s date.  As a hobbyist, you always want to spruce up displays – apply new features of a tool, ISPF. ___DECEMBER 2018____ S M T W T F S . . . . . . 1 2 3 4 5…

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ISPF 2.x, MVS38J, TSO

Calendar on ISPF Panel w MVS 3.8J

Overview Adding a calendar display field to a ISPF panel without a built-in function on your MVS 3.8J hobbyist system is a simple implementation using the AREA tag to define a dynamic area in ISPF 2.x!  It is assumed the reader has basic working knowledge of TSO CLISTs and ISPF services. Let’s walk through a simple design brainstorm of a…

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