Set as main script and manage substitution variables

Set as main script

To designate a file as the main script for your mainframe replication pipeline, follow these steps. Note that the Set as Main Script option is only available for files with the .sqd extension, and the main.sqd file cannot be deleted as it will always appear at the top of the tree structure. This action ensures that the correct file is used as the primary script for mainframe replication pipeline execution.

1. Navigate to Integration>Mainframe Replication.
2. Click ellipsis next to the pipline and select Edit from the drop down menu.
3. Select the desired file in the tree structure.
4. Right-click the file to open the context menu, then select Set As Main Script.

Substitution variables

Substitution variables play a important role in configuring your mainframe replication pipeline. You can manage these variables effectively by following the steps below. This process allows you to create and define variables that can be utilized within your scripts.

1. Navigate to Integration>Mainframe Replication.
2. Click ellipsis next to the pipline and select Edit from the drop down menu.
3. Click Substitution Variable button at the top of the editor to open the Substitution Variable window.
4. Click +Create Variable to open the create variable window.
5. Enter the name and description of the variable. Ensure that the variable syntax follows this format %(<parm_name>). Variable names cannot contain spaces or special characters (except for underscores) and must not exceed 32 characters.
6. Select a data type as either String or Encrypted String.
   1. If you choose String, enter the corresponding value in the Value textbox.
   2. If you select Encrypted String, you can enter a value, but it will not be visible in the Value textbox. You cannot edit the value of an encrypted string.
7. Click Create to add the new variable to the substitution variable list.
8. Click Close to exit the management page.