Chapter 4: Using isql

Invoking isql and initializing the environment

Figure 4-1: Initialize Open Client Environment panel

When you enter the panel, isql is initialized. You can request tracing and save results for browsing.

The following table explains the isql function and action keys.

**Table 4-1: isql function and action keys**
Key	Action
Clear	Ends the current transaction and exits from the current panel to the CICS command panel.
Enter	Performs the indicated action.
Tab	Moves the cursor to the next field.
PF1	Does one of the following: Resets the fields to blank. Resets the temporary storage browse pointer to the beginning of the queue.
PF3	Does one of the following: Terminates the connection to the server or, if not connected, terminates the environment. For viewing isql results, terminates the current result set. If you are viewing the last or only result set, it returns to the SQL input display.
PF4	Terminates all result sets and returns to the SQL input display.
PF7	Scrolls backward.
PF8	Scrolls forward.
PF9	Displays messages.
PF10	Shifts left.
PF11	Shifts right.