Customizing other QMF functions

The ability to customize does not stop at commands and function keys. You can also customize the following functions:

• Change edit codes to format data
• Use the MESSAGE command to define a message that appears on a QMF object panel when your application ends
• Use ISPF, GDDM, or another panel manager to do the following tasks:
  • Create application panels that run complex queries and produce customized reports
  • Create panels that prompt the user for necessary information, such as date and type of report wanted, so that a user with very limited knowledge of QMF can easily use QMF's query and report writing facilities
  • Create panels to provide your application with online help that is similar to the help that is provided by QMF

QMF provides a default governor exit routine that limits processor use for a query, as well as the number of rows that are returned from the database. You can replace this default governor exit routine with your own customized routines to control resource utilization or to gather QMF usage information. You can use the QMF HPO/Manager feature for a sophisticated system that includes the following features:

• An object manager and governor to track and control QMF session activity
• An online monitor that tracks QMF activities in real time
• A query analyzer
• A preemptive governor