How do you use CICS SEND PAGE?

Use CICS SEND PAGE with RESP parameters to check response codes and handle any errors appropriately.

What are the different types of send pages?

Send page types include basic send pages (standard, mapped, unmapped, custom), advanced send pages (advanced, secure, encrypted, compressed), and specialized send pages (specialized, high-performance, low-latency, high-throughput).

When should you use CICS SEND PAGE?

Use CICS SEND PAGE when building applications that need send page management capabilities, when implementing send page processing, when managing send pages, when building send page systems, or when implementing send page functionality.

CICS SEND PAGE - Send Page

CICS SEND PAGE provides send page management capabilities, enabling send page processing and output processing in CICS environments. It provides efficient send page capabilities for CICS applications.

What is CICS SEND PAGE?

CICS SEND PAGE provides send page management capabilities, enabling send page processing and output processing. It provides efficient send page capabilities, allowing applications to manage send page operations.

Command Syntax

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EXEC CICS SEND PAGE
    [RESP(response-code)]
    [RESP2(response-code-2)]
END-EXEC.

Parameters Explained

RESP Parameters

Response codes returned by the command:

RESP: Primary response code - indicates the success or failure of the send page operation
RESP2: Secondary response code - provides additional error information when RESP indicates failure
Always check these codes for command success before proceeding with data processing
Handle command failures appropriately to prevent application errors

Send Page Types

1. Basic Send Pages

Basic send pages: Standard send page operations that handle simple sending without special formatting
Mapped send pages: Send page operations that use predefined field mappings to structure send page data
Unmapped send pages: Raw send page operations that handle unstructured sending without predefined field mappings
Custom send pages: Specialized send page operations designed for specific application requirements

2. Advanced Send Pages

Advanced send pages: Complex send page operations that handle sophisticated sending processing and validation
Secure send pages: Send page operations that include encryption and security features for sensitive sending
Encrypted send pages: Send page operations that automatically encrypt send page data
Compressed send pages: Send page operations that handle compressed sending streams and automatically compress send page data

3. Specialized Send Pages

Specialized send pages: Send page operations tailored for specific protocols or communication methods
High-performance send pages: Optimized send page operations designed for maximum throughput and efficiency
Low-latency send pages: Send page operations optimized for minimal delay and real-time processing requirements
High-throughput send pages: Send page operations designed to handle large volumes of sending efficiently

Implementation Example

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WORKING-STORAGE SECTION.
01 WS-RESPONSE            PIC S9(8) COMP.
01 WS-RESPONSE2           PIC S9(8) COMP.
 
PROCEDURE DIVISION.
    * Send page operation
    EXEC CICS SEND PAGE
        RESP(WS-RESPONSE)
        RESP2(WS-RESPONSE2)
    END-EXEC.
    
    IF WS-RESPONSE NOT EQUAL DFHRESP(NORMAL)
        EXEC CICS WRITE OPERATOR
            TEXT('SEND PAGE command failed')
        END-EXEC
        EXEC CICS RETURN END-EXEC
    END-IF.
    
    * Send page operation completed successfully
    * Continue processing

Send Page Processing

1. Send Page Preparation

Send page preparation includes:

Send page validation - ensuring the send page operation is properly configured and authorized
Send page formatting - preparing data structures and buffers for send page data
Send page encoding - setting up proper character encoding and data transformation
Send page processing - initializing the send page operation and preparing for sending

2. Send Page Transmission

Send page transmission includes:

Send page routing - directing send page data to the appropriate processing location
Send page delivery - ensuring send page data reaches the correct destination within the application
Transmission confirmation - verifying that send page was completed successfully
Error handling - managing transmission failures and implementing retry mechanisms

3. Output Management

Output management includes:

User management - handling user sessions and maintaining connection state
Output formatting - structuring send page data for presentation or further processing
User experience - ensuring smooth data flow and responsive application behavior
Performance optimization - maximizing send page efficiency and minimizing resource usage

Common Response Codes

Success Response Codes

NORMAL (0): Send page operation completed successfully - sending was completed without errors
SEND (4): Send page operation completed - operation completed with send page-specific status

Error Response Codes

INVREQ (16): Invalid request - the send page operation parameters are incorrect or unauthorized
NOTFND (20): Resource not found - the specified send page resource does not exist
LENGERR (22): Length error - the send page data length exceeds expected limits
SEND (24): Send page error - a send page-specific error occurred during the operation

Best Practices

1. Send Page Preparation

Prepare send page appropriately - ensure all necessary resources and configurations are in place
Validate send page content - verify that send page data meets expected format and quality standards
Handle different send page types - implement flexible processing to accommodate various sending formats
Ensure send page integrity - maintain data consistency and prevent corruption during sending

2. Error Handling

Check all response codes - always examine both RESP and RESP2 for complete error information
Handle send page failures - implement appropriate recovery mechanisms for failed send page operations
Implement retry logic - provide automatic retry capabilities for transient failures
Log error conditions - maintain detailed logs for troubleshooting and monitoring purposes

3. Performance Optimization

Minimize send page operations - reduce unnecessary send page calls to improve overall performance
Use efficient send page formats - choose appropriate data formats to minimize processing overhead
Optimize user updates - streamline user interface updates to reduce response time
Manage user resources - efficiently allocate and manage system resources for send page operations

Explain It Like I'm 5 Years Old

Imagine you're sending a page:

When you want to send a page, you write it down and send it. If you send it, it goes to the person. If you don't send it, it stays with you.

CICS SEND PAGE is like sending a page. The computer program writes data and sends it. If it sends it, it goes to the right place. If it doesn't send it, it stays with the program.

Just like you send pages, the computer program sends page data!

Exercises

Exercise 1: Send Page Operation

Write a CICS SEND PAGE command to perform a send page operation.

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EXEC CICS SEND PAGE
    RESP(WS-RESPONSE)
    RESP2(WS-RESPONSE2)
END-EXEC.

Exercise 2: Send Page Processing

How would you implement comprehensive send page processing that handles different send page types and requirements?

Answer: Identify different send page types and appropriate handling, implement send page validation and encoding, handle different send page types and capabilities, implement proper error handling for send page failures, optimize send page operations for performance, and maintain send page integrity throughout the process.

Quiz

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of CICS SEND PAGE?

A) To format send pagesB) To provide send page management capabilitiesC) To validate send pagesD) To edit send pages

Answer: B) To provide send page management capabilities

Question 2

Which parameter specifies the response code?

A) RESPB) RESPONSEC) CODED) SEND

Answer: A) RESP

CICS SEND PAGE - Send Page

What is CICS SEND PAGE?

Command Syntax

Parameters Explained

RESP Parameters

Send Page Types

1. Basic Send Pages

2. Advanced Send Pages

3. Specialized Send Pages

Implementation Example

Send Page Processing

1. Send Page Preparation

2. Send Page Transmission

3. Output Management

Common Response Codes

Success Response Codes

Error Response Codes

Best Practices

1. Send Page Preparation

2. Error Handling

3. Performance Optimization

Explain It Like I'm 5 Years Old

Exercises

Exercise 1: Send Page Operation

Exercise 2: Send Page Processing

Quiz

Question 1

Question 2

Related Concepts

CICS Send Page Processing

CICS User Management

CICS Output Processing

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