User Productivity Tools

ANYPROMPT

 Configures the TACL prompt with a variety of different attributes, including critical process monitoring.

ALLSYS

A tool for running the same command on multiple nodes seamlessly and easily.

CHECKMACS

A verification tool for new software versions, which are automatically installed when available.

CHECKCC

Checks process completion codes after execution.

CLS

A macro to clear the screen  – works with any T6530 emulators (OV, CTT, etc.).

CNVASCII

Converts text characters into numerical ASCII representation (e.g. “A” = 65).

COM

An online obey file utility.

DATEINFO

Provides calendaring statistics and date calculations in Gregorian and Julian Dates.

DAYOFWEEK

Returns the 3 character day of the week for the current date or a supplied date.

DEC2NUM

Calculates the BASE 256 value of a decimal number (used w/ LOAD).  514 = 2,2

DSTTEST

Validate and verify the Daylight Saving Time offsets returned by system date and time calls match the documented DST rules for past, present or future years.

MAILCOM

A TACL electronic messaging utility.

MOD

Calculates the MODULO (division remainder) of any 2 integers.

PARALLEL

A powerful utility to simplify parallel obey file processing.

RANDOM

A Random number generator using a modified Linear Congruential algorithm.

REPEAT

Repeats a command or program <n> number of times, or until a condition occurs.

SEGCOM

TACL segment file management utility.

SYSnn

Returns the current SYSNN subvol (e.g. SYS01).

TIMEINFO

Provides time offsets, GMT, LCT, and Daylight Savings information.

TM (Time Mark)

Calculates the elapsed time for any command or program to complete.

VBREAK

Splits lines of a TACL variable after or before a keyword or phrase.

VSORT

Sorts a TACL variable on 1 or multiple columns either ascending or descending.