After completing this course, the student should be able to:
 

	List ISPF components
	Explain ISPF design concepts
	Describe ISPF interface elements
	Explain ISPF navigation methods
	Enter and exit ISPF
	Use the action bar
	Program the function keys
	Navigate using the jump function
	Use the calendar feature
	Customize the ISPF screen
	Use the on-line help

What is ISPF?
Describes ISPF features.  Explains how ISPF has implemented the CUA guidelines in its interface.
 

	ISPF Components Overview of ISPF.  The Dialog Manager.  Program Development Facility.  Library Management Functions.  Client/Server Features.
	Using CUA Design Concepts The objects.  Identifying interface elements.  Differences between display modes.  Communication methods.  Conventions.
	The Display ISPF display modes.  Using a Non-Programmable Terminal.  The screen layout.  Using windows.
	Interface Elements Point and shoot fields.  Command line.  Function keys.

Navigation
Explains how to use the navigation methods in ISPF.  Covers the ISPF primary panel and action bar choices.  Describes how to customize the ISPF interfaces.  Explains the help system.
 

	Navigation Elements Positioning the cursor.  Using the action bar.  Selecting and canceling pull-down menus.  Using pop-ups.
	The Primary Panel Entering and exiting.  Primary options vs. action bar choices.  The jump function.  Using multiple screens.
	Customizing Setting the tab key operation.  Status information options.  Using the calendar.  Displaying and defining function keys.
	Getting Help The Help options.  The tutorial.  HELP command vs. help pull-down menu.  Using the index.  Accessing product information.