Loading CSV data in the CICS PA plug-in

You can load CSV data in the CICSĀ® PA plug-in in three ways: using copy and paste, by dragging and dropping, or using the import function of the CICS PA plug-in.

Note: Using an application other than the CICS PA plug-in to make changes to the CSV file might cause errors and make the data unusable by the CICS PA plug-in.

Locate the performance data file that you want to analyze and follow one of these methods load the data into the CICS PA plug-in:

Using copy and paste

You can copy and paste a file into the CICS PA plug-in by performing the following steps:

  1. Copy the data file by right-clicking and selecting copy from the menu.
  2. In the Project Explorer view, select the folder where you want to store the data.
  3. Right-click and select paste from the menu.

A copy of the data file is now in the CICS PA plug-in and available for analysis.

For further information on loading data and other Eclipse functions, see the Eclipse Workbench User Guide.

Using drag and drop

You can drag a file from your file manager and drop it into the CICS PA plug-in by performing the following steps:

  1. In your file manager, select the data file.
  2. Hold down the left mouse button, and drag the file across to the Project Explorer view.
  3. Still holding the left mouse button, place the cursor over the folder where you want to store the data file.
  4. Release the button.

A copy of the data file is now in the CICS PA plug-in and available for analysis.

Using the Import function.

You can import a file into the CICS PA plug-in from your local file system using the Eclipse import function:

  1. Right-click anywhere in the white space of the Project Explorer view and select Import.
  2. In the Import window, click General > File System. To assist in locating the file system, you can type File System in the text field. Click Next.
  3. In the Import wizard, enter the directory path of the data, or click Browse and select the directory from the list. All the files in the directory are displayed in the Import wizard.
  4. Click the box next to the data file to be imported.
  5. In the Into folder text box, type the name of the folder where the data will be stored, or click Browse and select the target from the list. Click Finish.

A copy of the data file is now in the CICS PA plug-in and available for analysis.