This section describes the input exit point including the data passed to the exit routine on a call and how the data from the exit routine is processed when returned to the Finalist CICS system. The list shown next describes the steps for a call to the input exit.
- Press the PF7 key.
- The ADDR key is taken from the Address Lookup screen and placed in the COMMAREA.
- The Finalist CICS system links to the exit program (LPWN509C) and passes the COMMAREA.
- The LPWN509C program processing starts.
- The LPWN509C program returns control to the Windows programs.
- The input address and the 40-byte passthrough area in the COMMAREA are formatted onto the Address Lookup screen.
- The Finalist function and tailoring options (set on the main menu) are restored. The function and tailoring options have priority over those in the COMMAREA.
- If the value for the require rewrite switch in the COMMAREA is "Y", the read and clear PF keys are disabled on address lookup.
- If the return code from the exit is not zero, the address lookup screen displays at this point without any further processing. The exit return code displays. Otherwise, Finalist is called with the address passed back by the exit as if the address had been entered on the address lookup screen. The results display on the Address Lookup screen.