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Chapter 13. Working with MVS build scripts and builders
A builder is an object that can transform one set of TeamConnection parts into another
by invoking tools such as compilers and linkers. For example, one builder might
transform a COBOL source file into an object file. Another might transform a set of
object files into an executable file. Builders use build scripts to invoke the tools that
actually transform TeamConnection parts.
For MVS, a build script is a text file that contains JCL-like statements with additional
TeamConnection syntax and substitutable variables. TeamConnection parses these
statements and does the necessary allocations and program calls for a build.
Note: The builder type cannot be binary.
Usually a build administrator creates build scripts and builders, but anyone with the
proper authority can do so. For more information about the required authority, see
Appendix I. Authority and notification for TeamConnection actions.
This chapter tells how to create MVS build scripts and builders. It assumes that you
have read “Chapter 10. Basic build concepts” on page 129. The following table directs
you to the tasks to be done. In some cases, if the instructions are the same for OS/2
and MVS, the table refers you to topics in “Chapter 12. Working with build scripts and
builders” on page 147.
For more information about this task, Go to this
page.
Creating a builder for MVS builds 159
Writing an MVS build script 163
Testing a build script 154
Updating a builder 155
Putting a builder to work 155
Removing a builder from a part 156
Creating a builder for MVS builds
As with most other TeamConnection operations, there are two ways you can create a
builder: using the graphical user interface (GUI) or the command line interface.
To create a builder using the GUI:
1. From the Actions pull-down menu on the Tasks window, select Builders → Create.
2. On the Create Builders window, type the requested information.
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