AutoRefresh Mode

AutoRefresh Mode


Certain INCONTROL screens (as noted in this chapter where appropriate)
support AutoRefresh mode. A screen display in AutoRefresh mode is
automatically updated periodically with the most current data.
AutoRefresh mode can only be activated under native TSO or under ISPF.
AutoRefresh mode is activated by command AUTO. The format of the
command is
AUTO n


where n is any number of seconds within the range of 1 through 99.
The screen is updated when the AUTO command is issued, and then
periodically updated according to the interval (in seconds) specified in the
AUTO command. A counter at the top of the screen displays the number of
times the screen has been refreshed.

Example
Command AUTO 5 refreshes the screen every 5 seconds.
Cancelling AutoRefresh Mode

Under native TSO, the recommended method of cancelling AutoRefresh
mode is as follows:
• For short interval values – Press Enter. Whenever Enter is pressed (or a
command is issued), AutoRefresh mode is automatically cancelled at the
end of the current interval.

• For long interval values – Press <ATTN> (PA1) once.
Under ISPF, press <ATTN> (PA1) or <ESC> once to cancel AutoRefresh
mode.