Lesson Objectives
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
- Access and navigate the Programmer Worklist Manager (PWM).
- Perform key development steps including adding items, checking out, editing, compiling, and submitting forms.
- Use frequently used options and function keys to manage worklists efficiently.
- Understand additional TURNOVER® commands and PDM user-defined options.
This summary condenses the 2-page PWM Quick Reference into a practical guide for developers using TURNOVER® for iSeries.
Key Concepts
- PWM Access: Use Option 20 on Work with Tasks, F20 on Work with Projects, or STRPWM command.
- Development Workflow: Follow a structured process to manage changes on IBM i systems.
- Options and Keys: Leverage options (e.g., 21 for checkout, 47 for submit) and function keys (e.g., F6 to add items, F13 to repeat) for efficiency.
Module 1: Accessing and Using PWM
How to Start PWM
- Option 20 on Work with Tasks.
- F20 on Work with Projects.
- STRPWM command.
Development Steps (Typical Order)
- F6 Add Items to List
- Press F6 to add an item.
- Press F20 to go to PDM; use AI1 to add items to Worklist.
- Press F15 to access Hawkeye or Abstract/Probe+; use AI2 to add items.
- Return to PWM.
- 15 Check X-Ref
- Select option 15 to check for related objects if using cross-reference.
- 21 Checkout / Reserve Name
- Filter by 21; select first item, press F13, and Enter to submit to batch (or F19 for interactive).
- 32/37 Edit Source
- Filter by 32; select items to edit source (37 for SDA/RLU).
- 36 Compile and Test
- Select objects with 36; run tests (see F18=Defaults).
- 46 Build TURNOVER® for iSeries Form
- Filter by 46; select item, press F13, and Enter to build.
- 42 View / Edit Form (Optional)
- Select with 42 to view/edit sequence, add commands, locks, or comments.
- Press F3 to exit (take defaults unless customized).
- 48 Approve Form (If Required)
- Select with 48; choose approvers and send message; wait for approval.
- 47 Submit Form
- Select with 47; accept defaults and Enter.
- For interactive error check, verify and Enter; for batch, verify report and submit if OK.
- 43 Promote to Next Level
- If Ran-OK, select with 43 and Enter (or F19 for batch).
- Next level shows; repeat 47 or 48 as needed.
Using F13 and Filters
- Use F13 Repeat with filters for multiple items.
- Set Apply filters to N to view the full worklist.
Module 2: Frequently Used Options
- 2: Change PW List item entry.
- 12: Compare source.
- 15: Check X-Ref.
- 16: Related objects.
- 18: Object history.
- 21: Checkout.
- 25: Task details.
- 26: Conflicts (Rel. 4.1+).
- 36: Compile object.
- 37: SDA/RLU.
- 38: Pre/Post run commands (Rel. 4.1+).
- 40: Form jobs (view).
- 41: Error check form.
- 42: Edit form.
- 43: Copy form.
- 46: Add item to form.
- 47: Run form.
- 48: Form approval.
- 49: Print form.
Module 3: Frequently Used Function Keys
- F2: Forms (all related to worklist).
- F6: Add item.
- F7: Previous worklists.
- F11: View 2 / View 3.
- F13: Repeat (option down list).
- F15: User-defined (e.g., Pathfinder, Abstract/Probe).
- F16: User-defined options.
- F17: Filters.
- F18: Defaults (session preferences).
- F19: Run interactively or batch (for 21, 43, 46).
- F20: PDM.
- F21: Print list.
- F22: Enter time.
Module 4: Additional Commands
Other TURNOVER® Commands
- ADDPWLITM: Add item to worklist (F6).
- CHECKOUT: Check out item.
- CHGPWL: Change Programmer Worklist.
- CMPSRCMBR: Compare Source Member.
- CPYPWL: Copy a worklist.
- DSPCHKOUT: Display checkout activity.
- DSPCOHST: Display checkout history.
- FASTTASK: Helpdesk: Enter/Work with Requests.
- HELPDESK: Helpdesk: Work with Users.
- STRPWM: Start Programmer Worklist.
- TURNOVER: Main menu.
- TURNOVER 1: Update/view application definition.
- TURNOVER 4: Work with Object History.
- TURNOVER 5: Checkout menu.
- TURNOVER 6: Work with Forms.
- TURNOVER 10: Reports.
- WORKTASK: Work with problems/requests.
PDM User-Defined Options
- AI: Add to worklist.
- CO: Check out item.
Assessment and Next Steps
- Quiz Ideas: How do you access PWM? What does option 21 do? Which F-key adds items?
- Practice: Create a worklist, check out an item, and submit a form in a test environment.
- Further Learning: Refer to the TURNOVER® for iSeries User Guide (Appendix L) and Developer’s Guide for details.
This completes the PWM quick reference. Practice the steps and consult guides for deeper insights!