ISPF Editor for DOS/OS2/Windows

[hd...@ibm.net]

I am not sure if there is anybody out there who uses the ISPF editor
for any of the Intel based OS. This is the editor used on the MVS systems.

Since most of the corporations have 3270 connections to the mainframe, ISPF
is the editor generally used. Having one available for Intel based platforms
would be very helpful.

Hasmukh Daji
hd...@ibm.net

[Fred McArthur]

You can get a free ISPF editor from IBM for OS/2 and DOS:

http://booksrv2.raleigh.ibm.com/ispf/ispezed3.htm

[hessling mark]

hd...@ibm.net wrote:
: I am not sure if there is anybody out there who uses the ISPF editor
: for any of the Intel based OS. This is the editor used on the MVS systems.

: Since most of the corporations have 3270 connections to the mainframe, ISPF
: is the editor generally used. Having one available for Intel based platforms
: would be very helpful.

Hi Hasmukh,

Its not an ISPF clone but THE is an XEDIT clone (which is fairly similar).
Ports are available for DOS (16 and 32bit), OS/2 and Win95/NT, and for most
Unix platforms.

THE is freeware. See my WWW home page below for more details.

Cheers, Mark
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[Murray Wilson]

hd...@ibm.net wrote in article <343d9...@news1.ibm.net>... >I am not sure if there is anybody out there who uses the ISPF editor >for any of the Intel based OS. This is the editor used on the MVS systems. >Since most of the corporations have 3270 connections to the mainframe, ISPF >is the editor generally used. Having one available for Intel based platforms >would be very helpful. Compuware's PREDITOR for Windows and OS/2 (which is also used in Compuware's Xpediter+ COBOL Analysis and Debugging Workbench) has an ISPF emulation and it has several features that "real" ISPF doesn't. However, the emulation only supports editing(=2) and browsing(=1) functionality. It also supports searching across multiple files somewhat similar to ISPF's Search-For(=3.14). Xpediter+ also includes a File Transfer utility to Upload and Download files to/from the Mainframe, a COBOL Analyzer, a Job Manager, a Compile Manager (to start mainframe compiles from the workstation), and both a Batch and a CICS Debugger. If you are looking for a complete ISPF emulation including all the panels, etc. There is also Tritus/SPF and SPF/PC. Here is some information on Compuware's PREDITOR. Preditor is a programmable Programmers editor that supports C, C++ and several other languages (and it can be customized to support any language). It supports background compiles, hex editing, browsing using TAGS files, multiple file search & replace, Projects, Color Syntax Hilighting (for any language), 3 window modes (SDI, MDI and detached, which is like several SDI windows and a control panel which lists all the buffers (files)), and emulates Brief, VI, e-macs, ISPF, CUA and Native (SPE). Preditor is also *very* customizable, the "settings notebook" is very extensive and allows a lot of customization that either is not present, or requires programming in other editors. Also source is provided for all of the PEL routines (PEL is Preditor's macro language which is based on AWK) which makes up the bulk of the editors's functionality. Here is the Press release that announced the availability of Version 3.0, The current version is 3.02 and we are working on features for the next version (for which the release date has not yet been set): COMPUWARE PREDITOR 3.0 OFFERS PROGRAMMERS ADVANCED EDITING FOR WINDOWS 95 AND WINDOWS NT Extensive customization streamlines editing and boosts programmer productivity FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. - May 29, 1996 -- Compuware Corporation (NASDAQ:CPWR) today announced the addition of Windows 95 and Windows NT support for Compuware PREDITOR. Already available for OS/2, PREDITOR is a graphical 32-bit code editor with advanced editing and customization capabilities to help programmers achieve peak programming productivity. Also new with PREDITOR Release 3.0 is the Project Menu which enables programmers to save multiple configurations when working on more than one task at a time. With the Project Menu, each time a project is opened, the active files for that project are automatically opened, a feature that helps improve programmer response time. Other new functionality includes: * Expanded built-in language support, including support for Java; * ISPF hex mode and COBOL line number support; * Automatic detection of UNIX-style end-of-line characters; * Ability to set margins and either wrap or stop; * Preservation of bookmarks across editing sessions; * Improved performance, including faster multi-file search and replace. Using PREDITOR, programmers have the flexibility to work as productively as possible with capabilities such as detached window mode, color syntax highlighting, hypertext browsing, and hex editing. Programmers also have access to PREDITOR source code, enabling quick and easy customization to their editing environment to suit specific requirements. Pricing and availability PREDITOR Release 3.0 is now available for $149, $69 for the upgrade. (Includes BOTH the OS/2 and the Windows version) Compuware Corporation Compuware Corporation is a leading worldwide provider of software products and professional services that help information technology professionals efficiently develop, implement and support the applications that run their businesses. Founded in 1973, Compuware today ranks as one of the largest independent software vendors in the world. The company's products have been licensed by more than 10,800 organizations worldwide with revenues for approaching $1 billion million. For information about Compuware Corporation, please contact Compuware's headquarters at 800-521-9353 or 248-737-7300. Information about PREDITOR can also be found on the Compuware web site at http://www.compuware.com/preditor/ Please feel free to e-mail either myself (murray...@compuware.com) or Ray Monroe (pred...@compuware.com) if you have any questions, etc...

[Walt]

hd...@ibm.net wrote:
>
> I am not sure if there is anybody out there who uses the ISPF editor
> for any of the Intel based OS. This is the editor used on the MVS systems.
>
> Since most of the corporations have 3270 connections to the mainframe, ISPF
> is the editor generally used. Having one available for Intel based platforms
> would be very helpful.
>

> Hasmukh Daji
> hd...@ibm.net

Hasmukh,

I use SPF/Pro v5.0 for Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.0. I have
used several ISPF like editors on Intel based PCs for many
years (including beta testing IBM's own). SPF/Pro is
amongst the best.

They also have SPF/PC v4.0 for DOS 3.0+ and OS/2 2.1+.
Their SPF/Win v1.0 is for Windows 3.1 and Windows NT 3.51.

Check out http://www.command-technology.com

Walt