4.8.4 Using the IBM Source Entry Utility SEU (Source Entry Utility)

If HELP text exists for the process or function, or after completion of input on the HELP text copy options screen, a screen similar to the example following will be displayed:

Columns . . . .:   1  71                Edit           QTEMP/HELPWORK   Find  . . .                                                  HELPWORK   FMT **  ...+... 1 ...+... 2 ...+... 3 ...+... 4 ...+... 5 ...+... 6 .          *************** Beginning of data ****************************  0001.00 $$LANGUAGE=ENG                                                  0002.00                                                                 0003.00  This field represents the{employee number}assigned to the      0004.00  employee by this company. Each and every employee must have    0005.00  an employee number. On any screen where you are asked to       0006.00  specify an employee number you can press the prompt key on     0007.00  employee number to cause a pop-up window to be displayed.      0008.00  You can then search by employee name and select the required   0009.00  employee number.                                                                                                                        F3=Exit                   F4=Prompt                 F5=Refresh          F10=Top                   F11=Bottom                F24=More keys

The HELP text input screen is presented by the SEU (Source Entry Utility). SEU is provided by IBM and is used to create and manipulate source or text.

SEU is widely used by IBM i programmers and other users. . If you are unfamiliar with the features and functions of SEU refer to the appropriate IBM manual.

In addition, SEU has online HELP facilities of its own. Once you have started to use SEU press the HELP key and review the extensive HELP text available.

Using SEU the HELP text associated with the process or function can be reviewed, created or changed. All the features of SEU are available and can be used.

If SEU is not available on your IBM i machine, the help text will be edited by EDTF command. Refer to help on this command for features. On exit from the EDTF you will be asked if you wish any changes made to the LANSA help text to be copied to the LANSA files.