Preface

This manual describes the features and use of JP1/Script (P-2A12-3FBL).

Organization of this preface

■ Intended readers

This manual is intended for the following users:

Users who have previously used a job control system
Users who are familiar with the fundamentals of the operating system to be used, and who understand BASIC
Users who are familiar with the functions of JP1 products

This manual is organized as follows:

PART 1. Description

1. Overview of JP1/Script: Chapter 1 provides an overview of JP1/Script functions and features, and describes the overall organization, types of programs, files, and system configuration of JP1/Script. It also explains the flow of operations in JP1/Script.
2. Preparation for Using JP1/Script: Chapter 2 explains how to install and uninstall JP1/Script, the accounts used for communication with other computers, and environment setup in various system environments. It also explains how to start and terminate JP1/Script.
3. JP1/Script Operations: Chapter 3 describes how to use JP1/Script Manager, Editor, Easy Input, Trace Viewer, Trace files, Menu Editor, Process Viewer, and Execution Environment File Converter. The windows that appear during JP1/Script operation are described in Chapter 4.
4. JP1/Script Dialog Boxes: Chapter 4 provides detailed descriptions of the dialog boxes that open from the Script Manager window, Script Editor window, Script Trace Viewer window, and Script Menu Editor window.
5. Troubleshooting: Chapter 5 describes the types of problems that may occur in JP1/Script and how to handle them.

PART 2. Reference

6. JP1/Script Coding Conventions: Chapter 6 describes the conventions relating to scripts used in JP1/Script and the conventions relating to command lines.
7. Statements: Chapter 7 describes the statements you can use when creating a script.
8. Basic Commands: Chapter 8 describes the basic commands you can use when creating a script.
9. Special Commands: Chapter 9 describes the special commands you can use when creating a script.
10. Script Control Interface: Chapter 10 describes the script control interface (API) for controlling a script during execution.
11. Script OLE Control: Chapter 11 describes the script OLE control for executing script commands.

Appendix A describes the output formats of the files that are handled by Script trace.

Appendix B summarizes the supplied sample files and explains their execution sequence.

Appendix C describes the values and errors that are set in the reserved variable _RTN_ when a JP1/Script command finishes executing.

Appendix D describes the maintenance log files that you must send when contacting the support center.

Appendix E describes the changes made in each JP1/Script version.

Appendix F provides reference information on using this manual.

Appendix G explains the terms used in JP1/Script.