Problem:

How can I run or debug my CICS applications in MFE using single tasking and multi-tasking regions?

Resolution:

  Test and Debug CICS programs by following these steps:

   Running multi-tasking application

    Tools>CICS>Start Region

    Tools>CICS>Start 3270 Terminal

    Enter trancode for application

   Animating multi-tasking application

    Tools>CICS>Start Region

    Tools>CICS>Start 3270 Terminal

    Debug>Start Debugging, CICS tab,

     Generic Debug option, OK  

    In 3270 Terminal enter trancode

    Step thru program(s)

    Exit debugging session via 3270 terminal

   Animating single tasking application

    Debug>Start Debugging, CICS tab

    Enter trancode for application

    Step thru program(s)

    Exit debugging session via CICS region

   Animating non-mainframe application

    Highlight program in MFE Project View

    Debug>Start Debugging, Non-mainframe tab

      (setup via Options>Debug, enable debugging

       of Non-mainframe programs)

    Step thru program(s)

    Exit via Stop Debugging option