Creating an IMS Database Segment Layout File

Problem:

What is required to create a Segment Layout File (SLF) for an IMS Database in Studio 6.0

Resolution:

From the Windows menu section go to

Studio   4 Compatibility Tools   4 Net Express

Create a new project and add the DBD’s and Cobol programs that use the databases

Gen the DBD files to create ACB files 

Select File -> New - Segment Layout 

To create a new one

Select the database and press the Create button

Select the .IDY file of your program that uses the database

Drag the 01 level or the IO area of the segment to the right-hand panel

Select the segment name that corresponds to the IO area and press Next

To create a default layout (the easiest) just press the Next button and then Finish.

This will create a layout just for this segment

To add more segments for the database just repeat from the drag and drop step for each segment

After all the segments for the database have been added, close the window and select Yes to save the changes to a meaningful name.slf