Defining a local queue

To define a local queue object from the operations and control panels, use an existing queue definition as the basis for your new definition. There are several panels to complete. When you have completed all the panels and you are satisfied that the attributes are correct, press Enter to send your definition to the queue manager, which then creates the actual queue.

Use the Define like action either on the initial panel or against an object entry in a list displayed as a result of options selected on the initial panel.

For example, starting from the initial panel, complete these fields:

Action	2 (Define like)
Object type	QLOCAL
Name	QUEUE.YOU.LIKE. This is the name of the queue that provides the attributes for your new queue.

Press Enter to display the Define a Local Queue panel. The queue name field is blank so that we can supply the name for the new queue. The description is that of the queue upon which you are basing this new definition. Overtype this field with your own description for the new queue.

The values in the other fields are those of the queue upon which you are basing this new queue, except the disposition. We can overtype these fields as you require. For example, type

Y in the Put enabled field (if it is not already Y) if suitably authorized applications can put messages on this queue.

You get field help by moving the cursor into a field and pressing function key F1. Field help provides information about the values that can be used for each attribute.

When you have completed the first panel, press function key F8 to display the second panel.

Hints:

1. Do not press Enter at this stage, otherwise the queue will be created before you have a chance to complete the remaining fields. (If you do press Enter prematurely, do not worry; we can always alter your definition later on.)

2. Do not press function keys F3 or F12, or the data you typed will be lost.

Press function key F8 repeatedly to see and complete the remaining panels, including the trigger definition, event control, and backout reporting panels.