1 Introduction

CFS (Connection & File Services) is a software utility for the BS2000 operating system which substantially enhances the scope and productivity of BS2000 users by providing a simple, powerful operating interface.

CFS Functions (Summary):

 - Selection and subsequent processing of files, libraries (LMS/FMS/LMR), Job variables and Archive directories using a common syntax

 - Connection Handler for multiple dialog sessions from one terminal

    - Capture dialog sessions, and replay them

    - Command Memory, Hardcopy to a formatted file

 - Editor for files of any size, any record length, Fcbtype, Recform, Recsize etc.

 - Job Report System for starting DO procedures in Enter mode, full-screen prompting for DO parameters, monitoring the execution of the Enter job, displaying SYSOUT files

 - Find and Rewrite function across any number of files or library elements using a single command

 - File information and documentation system

 - Full-screen support for all File Transfer Systems

 - Logical comparison of files, libraries, userids, Public Volume Sets

 - Converting files between any formats, without restriction

 - Reorganise libraries and ISAM files

 - View the files saved with an archive directory and restore selected files under the original or a new name.

 - User-specific Event Scheduling System, with calender functions

 - Special system administrator functions:

    - display all open files in the system, together with Open Mode, TSN, ISAM Pool

    - display contents of open SAM/PAM files (e.g. SYSOUT or CONSLOG files)

    - copy/move files with Creation Date retention

    - selection of files according to password

    - display space utilisation of all Public Volume Sets

 - All functions can also be run in batch mode

 - Online help at any point in the program

CFS has interfaces to the following products: EDT, TOM-TI, EDOR, FMS, LMS, LMR, ARCHIVE, FLAM, PERCON, SORT, FT-BS2000, RDAC, $DIALOG, $CONSOLE, DCAM, UTM, SAP.

Installation of CFS is easily achieved by reading in the contents of a tape under any userid. From the system administrator's point of view, no changes to BS2000 are necessary. Upgrading to a new BS2000 version has no impact on CFS at all.

CFS can be installed on BS2000 systems from Version 7.5 to OSD V2.