Running PL/I Applications

To run PL/I non-Mainframe Subsystem applications from within Enterprise Developer:

To run a PL/I Mainframe Subsystem application in an enterprise server region:

  1. Create an enterprise server with Mainframe Subsystem Support - see Using Enterprise Server from within the IDE for instructions.
  2. Configure the enterprise server for running a PL/I CICS, JCL or IMS application.
  3. In Visual Studio, in Server Explorer, expand Micro Focus Servers and Default.
  4. Right-click the enterprise server you created, and click Associate with project > MyProject.
  5. Start the server and run the application:
    • To run CICS or JCL PL/I applications, use a TN3270 emulator such as Micro Focus Host Access for the Cloud (HACloud) to connect to the enterprise server.
    • To run JCL applications, right-click the .jcl file in your project in Solution Explorer, and click Submit JCL.