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  • 1.  Is there a built-in function that will prevent a command from being entered x times within a specified time interval?

    Posted Mar 27, 2017 11:40 AM

    Hello,

     

    I am in the process of converting an Automate/MVS rule that uses a keyword called EVERY. From my understanding, the EVERY keyword was used to control how often a rule executes after the first time. (e.g. Only allow a rule to issue a command once every 30 seconds).

     

    I am wondering if there is a built-in function for OPS/MVS that will do the same thing? I know that there is the OPSTHRSH but that only appears to be for MSG, API, and USS events. If there is not a built-in function, does anyone know an easy and efficient way to code this scenario? Global variables may be one way but are there any others?

     

    Thank you!

     

    Aaron Davidson



  • 2.  Re: Is there a built-in function that will prevent a command from being entered x times within a specified time interval?
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    Posted Mar 27, 2017 12:47 PM

    Hello Aaron,

    The OPSTHRSH function, first introduced in release 12.2, can be used from AOF CMD type rules as well.

    Just give it a try using the sample we provide in the books adjusted as a CMD rule and function worked like a charm.

    Let us know if you need more help after you give this function a try for your automation needs.

    Regards, Cesar

    Note: Aaron, since you are in a quest of converting Automate/MVS rules you might want to take a look at release 12.3 PTF RO89955.  



  • 3.  Re: Is there a built-in function that will prevent a command from being entered x times within a specified time interval?

    Posted Mar 28, 2017 09:35 AM

    Hi Cesar,

     

    Thank you for your response. I was able to use the OPSTHRSH function with my CMD rule using option 'E'. 

     

    I also reviewed PTF R089955. I do not have the PTF applied but I believe that I already have that REXX program. David Gorisek gave me a REXX program a year or so ago that does the same thing that is described the PTF description. I can say it a nice program.

     

    Again thank you for your response and for the suggested PTF.

     

    Aaron Davidson



  • 4.  Re: Is there a built-in function that will prevent a command from being entered x times within a specified time interval?

    Posted Mar 27, 2017 03:25 PM

    I had no idea that there were still Automate/MVS (Legent days) rules still around and working! 



  • 5.  Re: Is there a built-in function that will prevent a command from being entered x times within a specified time interval?

    Posted Mar 28, 2017 09:42 AM

    The Automate/MVS rules are actually ran through a translator that translates them into OPS/MVS language but yet in a way that makes the rules execute like they did in Automate.



  • 6.  Re: Is there a built-in function that will prevent a command from being entered x times within a specified time interval?

    Posted Mar 28, 2017 09:46 AM

    You're welcome Aaron

    Cesar