Getting a message from the queue LQ1
Get a message from the queue LQ1 by using the IBM MQ Explorer.
About this task
This task assumes that we have already put a message QM1 as described in Put a message to the queue LQ1.
To get a message from the queue by using the IBM MQ Explorer, complete the following steps.
Procedure
- In the Navigator view, expand the Queue Managers folder, then expand QM1.
- Click the Queues folder.
- In the Content view, right-click the local queue LQ1, then click Browse Messages.... The Message browser opens to show the list of the messages that are currently on QM1.
- Double-click the last message to open the properties dialog.
On the Data page of the properties dialog, the Message data field displays the content of the message in human-readable form.
What to do next
Follow the instructions in subsequent scenarios to explore further IBM MQ features.
To learn about writing queuing applications, connecting to and disconnecting from a queue manager, publish/subscribe, and opening and closing objects, see Writing a procedural application for queuing.
Parent topic: Installing and configuring using the graphical user interface