This function generates a report of database contents. To create a database content report, select any node tree, right click and select Database Contents Report
This function allows you to select various criteria in order to extract information from SCLMs meta data tables. You will be directed through a wizard to provide this information. The first pane allows you to set where the report will be returned to. You can store the reports in an existing Eclipse project or just a location on your workstation. Additionally you can just have the reports sent to a data set that resides on the z/OSĀ® host.
The options used to build the report can be stored in a data file so that reports that are run on a regular basis can be re-run easily.
The parameters that are specified on the next two panes are the same as specified in the DBUTIL report option in SCLM. A description of these parameters can be found in the SCLM Project Manager's and Developer's Guide. Additionally, there are some extra parameters that are explained below:
| Use Long Header name | By default DBUTIL will use SCLM meta variables, for example @@FLMMBR for member, as a column heading. SCLM Developer Toolkit provides the ability to use a more meaningful name if required. |
| Column Delimiter | The tailored report that is sent back can be Tab or Comma delimited if required. Any other delimiter can also be used |
| Extension | The tailored report that is sent back can be given a file extension such that if that extension is associated with an editor in the Eclipse file type preferences, then the appropriate program will be used. Excel for .xls for example. |
| Tailored Report contents | The SCLM Metavariables can be selected from a list provided by clicking the select button. Multiple variables can be selected at once. If free format is used the cursor can be positioned in the free format line and the select button pressed so that the required variable can be selected. |
When Finish is selected, the request is sent to SCLM. Once complete, the report files are returned to the workspace. If the correct file associations are in place and an extension has been assigned to the tailored report then the associated editor will be opened.