Using Build Areas Outside Dimensions Build

You can use build areas on their own outside of Dimensions Build.

When you use an area name directly, the directory that the area specifies is used automatically. For example, assume that MYAREA specifies the location MYNODE::USER.WORKAREA. The following commands achieve the same aim:

• FI <item> MYNODE::USER.WORKAREA.COBOL(PROG1)

• FI <item> MYAREA::COBOL(PROG1)

The method that uses MYAREA has two advantages:

• It is shorter.

• It logs on automatically using the credentials in the area.