DISTDATA Distribute Data

Use this command as a post-run option on a TURNOVER® for iSeries v100 form to share data from a physical file (PF) with a remote system. TURNOVER® for iSeries v100 will transfer data for the physical file specified in the File parameter. For further details about this command, refer to the online Help.

The DISTDATA (Distribute Data) command in TURNOVER® for iSeries is part of the Distribution Menu, which handles the movement of data and forms between systems in a controlled, auditable way. It’s especially useful in multi-system environments where you need to push changes like source code, objects, or forms from development to test or production systems.

What DISTDATA Does
DISTDATA is used to distribute TURNOVER forms and associated data to one or more remote systems. Think of it as a controlled deployment mechanism that ensures consistency and traceability.

Let’s say you’ve promoted a form (a set of changes) to a certain level in your development environment. Now you want to send that form to a remote system (like QA or production). DISTDATA packages the form and its metadata, then transmits it to the target system using TURNOVER’s distribution configuration.

Key Features

• Controlled Distribution: Ensures only authorized forms are sent.
• Audit Trail: Keeps logs of what was sent, when, and to whom.
• Supports Multiple Systems: Works with TURNOVER’s system definitions to target specific environments.
• Integration with Other Commands: Often used in conjunction with DSTFOR (Distribute Form) and RCVFOR (Receive Form).