H&M System Software

With KEYFAST non-programmers create data entry forms and edit checks in a matter of minutes. The system includes all usual editing capabilities of dedicated hardware solutions. In addition, KEYFAST can validate user input against master files and databases. Catching incorrect data at the time of input reduces the amount of time spent on error-corrections and re-runs. Many customers decide not to key-verify selected fields after they passed the extensive KEYFAST edit checks. Output data is formatted by KEYFAST identical to the records created with legacy systems. Applications can gradually be converted to KEYFAST without relying on mainframe programmers.
One main advantage of KEYFAST is its incredible speed and ease of use. Any person familiar with a mainframe terminal or PC can input data into KEYFAST. You may decide to involve certain end-users during peak periods, and have them input their own data after giving them only a brief introduction.

Key Features

KEYFAST Product Versions

3.7

3.6

OS/390 through Version 2.10

	CICS TS through Version 2.3
	CICS/ESA 4.1

X
X

PTF Level

3.7.0

3.6.0

Operating System

CICS and CICS Transaction Server

z/OS through Version 1.13

	CICS TS through Version 4.2
	CICS TS through Version 4.1
	CICS/ESA 4.1

X
X
X

X
X

z/VSE through Version 4.3

	CICS TS through Version 1.1.1
	CICS/VSE 2.3

X
X

Support for KEYFAST version 3.6 ends 12/31/2013

Extra Charge Options
PC data entry, including file transfer of input formats and entered data. Online data-dictionary to access master files without programming. "Logic" scripting language for interactive creation of sophisticated dependency checks.

System Requirements
S/390 and Compatible, VSE/ESA, z/VSE, OS/390, z/OS
all CICS-Releases incl. CICS/TS 4.2, CICS/ESA 4.1, CICS/VSE 2.3 and CICS/TS 1.1.1 for z/VSE

multi-lingual, consistent user interface with multilevel help- screens, messages and online documentation

active menus and directories with user controlled colors

paint-the-screen design of input forms to match the appearance of paper documents. Input fields can be documented with user- designed help windows

efficient native mode datastream applications require no program compilations, BMS maps or CICS table entries

full use of screen size for 327x terminal models 2, 3, 4 and 5

existing data can be browsed and updated in primary or alternate screen formats

in-form search and replace input macros and complete set of arithmetic and totaling functions

unlimited combination of record formats inside a single batch

record lengths up to 1,920 characters

lower transaction load by combining multiple input records (of same or different record formats) on a single screen

online maintenance of edit tables

applications may be organized into group and user menus

for data security, input data may be collected in up to 256 physical and unlimited logical data pools

application gateways to integrate with existing applications

automated extract and re-formatting of completed input jobs

ad-hoc and historical key-entry statistics