About this document

This document provides guidance and reference information for users of Z Data Tools for CICS Component (ZDT/CICS).

Z Data Tools contains four flavors of Z Data Tools, for working in different environments or with different data formats:
  • ZDT/CICS for working with CICS® resources.
  • Z Data Tools base for working with QSAM data sets, VSAM data sets, or PDS members
  • Db2 Component for working with Db2® data
  • IMS Component for working with IMS data

In addition, reference is made to the HCL Z Common Components server (ZCC server).

This information is primarily focussed on the ZDT/CICS component and the differences between it and Z Data Tools "base". You should use this document in conjunction with the Z Data Tools User’s Guide and Reference.

This document is divided into three parts:

Part 1. Working with ZDT/CICS
Describes the key ZDT/CICS concepts and tasks.
Part 2. ZDT/CICS reference
Provides a lookup reference for ZDT/CICS panels, fields, and commands.
For more information about the Z Data Tools base, ZDT/Db2, and ZDT/IMS components, see the following books:
  • Z Data Tools User’s Guide and Reference
  • Z Data Tools User’s Guide and Reference for DB2 Data
  • Z Data Tools User’s Guide and Reference for IMS Data