IBM CICS Explorer 5.5.0 CICSEX-5.5.0-FP000011 Readme

This fix can be obtained either by performing an Eclipse p2 update or an update in Installation Manager. NOTE: It is no longer possible to do a direct download of the fix pack for CICS Explorer V5.3 onwards.

The Eclipse composite update site and the IM composite site is here: http://public.dhe.ibm.com/ibmdl/export/pub/software/htp/zos/tools/aqua3.2/

Below is a list of components, platforms, and file names that apply to this Readme file.

The CICS Explorer for Aqua V3.2 (where Aqua refers to IBM Explorer for z/OS Aqua) system requirements are listed on the CICS Explorer System Requirements page.

CICS Explorer runs on IBM Explorer for z/OS V3.2. Please refer to the IBM Explorer for z/OS section of the z/OS Explorer, CICS Explorer, and CICS tools plug-ins release compatibility reference tables.

Find further online installation instructions within the technote, entitled "Ordering maintenance for IBM CICS Explorer and CICS Explorer plug-ins".

Prior to installation

It is recommended that you take a backup of the CICS Explorer workspace before upgrading. Online instructions on how to do this for the CICS Explorer can be found here: "Taking a backup of the CICS Explorer workspace".

Note that in CICS Explorer Version 5.3 or later, the name of the default workspace has changed to .zosexplorer.

Installing

This is covered in the "Ordering maintenance for IBM CICS Explorer and CICS Explorer plug-ins" technote. There are two main ways of installing the CICS Explorer fix pack:

• IBM Installation Manager
• Eclipse P2 Update Site

1. Run the CICS Explorer as usual. If you intend to use the composite update site and you know that it is already available, you can skip to the next step.
   1. To add the composite update site, select Help -> Install New Software... from the top menu.
   2. Click the Available Software Sites hyperlink.
      1. Select the Add... button.
      2. Type in a name for this update site.
      3. Enter the following URL http://public.dhe.ibm.com/ibmdl/export/pub/software/htp/zos/tools/aqua3.2/ into the Location text box.
      4. Click OK.
      5. Ensure the checkbox is selected against it once added.
   3. Click OK in the Preferences Dialog to return.
   4. Click Cancel button or exit dialog to return.
2. Select Help -> Check For Updates.
3. If any are available, follow instructions in the dialogs to install.

Performing the necessary tasks after installation

None

Troubleshooting installation problems from the Support site

The CICS TS support site will also cover the CICS Explorer product.

Uninstalling if necessary

If you decide that you want to revert back to the old version of the CICS Explorer, you will be able to replace the .zosexplorer folder with the backup that you made prior to upgrading.

The CICS Explorer help documentation is integrated with the product. To display the CICS Explorer help, use one of the following methods:

• From the welcome screen, click the Tutorials icon. The icon names are displayed when you hover over them.
• From the main menu bar, click: Help -> Help Contents -> CICS Explorer User Guide.

Other links of interest:

• CICS Explorer Knowledge Center
• Mainframe Developer Center (z/OS Explorer, CICS Explorer and CICS Tools plug-ins for V5.3 onwards)
• Latest version of CICS Explorer and CICS tools plug-ins for CICS Explorer
• Getting started with the CICS Explorer

Here is a link to the Fix List for CICS Explorer for Aqua V3.2 page.

A list of all fix packs for the CICS Explorer for CICS TS for z/OS can be found from the Fixes by version for CICS Products document.

Fix Pack 11 (5.5.0.11) -- 20201016-1337

Fix Pack 10 (5.5.0.10) -- 20200914-0500

Fix Pack 9 (5.5.0.9) -- 20200608-0442

Fix Pack 8 (5.5.0.8) -- 20200414-0953

Fix Pack 7 (5.5.0.7) -- 20200320-1346

Fix Pack 6 (5.5.0.6) -- 20191207-0533

Fix Pack 5 (5.5.0.5) -- 20191111-0537

Fix Pack 4 (5.5.0.4) -- 20190907-0529

Fix Pack 3 (5.5.0.3) -- 20190618-0558

Fix Pack 2 (5.5.0.2) -- 20190315-1445

Fix Pack 1 (5.5.0.1) -- 20190220-0856