Explorer for Endevor

The Explorer for Endevor VS Code extension modernizes the way you interact with Endevor and offers a user-friendly and convenient way to work with elements and inventory locations. Explorer for Endevor includes the following features:

• Work with multiple Endevor inventory locations
• Navigate and filter elements in the Endevor Elements view
• Manage elements (add, edit, generate, move, and more)
• Work with listings
• Manage packages (create, update, cast, and more)
• Leverage a basic Software Control Language (SCL) support (statements highlighting)
• Access reports (C1MSGS1, APIMSGS, and C1MSGSA)
• Work with Endevor synchronized workspaces
• Manage Endevor connections and inventory location in team config files (Zowe integration)
• Access API Mediation Layer, using base profiles (Zowe integration)

The extension streamlines the way you access and edit your Endevor-based source code, saving your mainframe resources. You can navigate your Endevor environments, work with packages, print listings, access reports and more from the convenience of a lightweight IDE.

Explorer for Endevor is part of the Code4z experience from Broadcom, which offers a modern experience for mainframe application developers. To get started with Code4z, check out our foundational extension pack.

We encourage you to share ideas to help improve Explorer for Endevor. You can also report extension issues, using the following link.

Share an idea or open an issue in our Git repository

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