Rational Programming Patterns for System z

Using the command lines

The command lines are used to perform operations without opening the graphical interface of Rational Programming Pattern for System z. Then, you can import or generate entities from the command lines, copy the COBOL source into a destination project and folder, create zComponent projects and folders or dispatch Macros for example. The batch command is available in the RPP folder of the Rational Developer for System z root installation directory under the name rpp.bat. You can also use lrpp.bat with the daemon to launch the commands.

Syntax

From a command prompt, enter the following commands to import, generate entities with Rational Programming Patterns for System z, or use migration help for an entity. Each command has its specific options, they can be displayed in the help by just typing the command options.
For each command, you must comply with the syntax. Replace [options] in the command line by one of the command options available in the table of parameters you find in the page documenting, then enter the required value. If errors are found, the rpp.bat command returns -1 in the variable DOS ERRORLEVEL.
Note: The command lines must not be greater than the maximum length supported by the operating system.
The Rational Programming Patterns for System z command lines are the following ones:
  • --generate, COBOL generation command.
  • --import, import command.
  • --importJournal, journal import command.
  • --automaticMigration automatic migration command.
  • --migrationHelp, Migration help command.
  • --compare, COBOL compare command.
  • --generateErrorMsgs, error messages generation command.
  • --generateDataBlockBase, Database Block generation command.
  • --generateCopyBook, Copy book generation command.
  • --dispatchMacro, Dispatch Macro command.
  • --copy, Copy files command.
  • --zCompCreation, z/OS components creation command.
  • --refresh, refresh workspace command.
  • --commands, to execute a list of commands.
  • --help, this command displays this message:

    To display help for a specific command option enter the related option.

  • --daemon, to start, stop the daemon before using lrpp.bat.

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