Starting the CICS PA plug-in for the first time

The CICS® PA plug-in is accessed from the CICS PA perspective in the CICS Explorer®. When you start the workbench for the first time, the perspective might not be active. The shortcut bar displays the active perspective name.

You switch to the CICS PA perspective by clicking the Open Perspective icon A picture of the Open Perspective icon next to the shortcut bar, then clicking Other > CICS PA and then OK.

Next steps:
  • If you are familiar with the CICS Explorer interface, you can go to the CICS PA plug-in basic tutorial section in this user guide to learn how to use the CICS PA plug-in.
  • If you are not familiar with the CICS Explorer interface, you can go to the Basic tutorial topic in the CICS Explorer User Guide help, to learn how to use perspectives and views.
  • Alternatively, you can use the Search bar to find specific information in this help.