INQUIRE

Description

This parameter, which is applicable to the APPL control statement (see APPL statement), prevents or allows a VTAM INQUIRE on the application defined by the statement.

Format

INQUIRE [Yes|No|ON|OFF]

Default: INQUIRE Yes

Usage

INQUIRE=N can be useful in the situation where a dummy application is displayed unprotected on a menu. This allows the user to key in any VTAM application they want. If INQUIRE=Y is in force the dummy application will be inquired upon, which can cause unnecessary overhead. This can be prevented by specifying INQUIRE=N. For example:

SESSION 4 APPLID USER REFAPPL=YES
    DESC 'an application of your choice'
APPL USER INQUIRE=NO

The frequency of the inquires is governed by the INQINTERVAL parameter of the SYSTEM statement.

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