The system test compiler consists of 5 CSECTs that act as 1 MVS
program. You can use the system test compiler to do the
following:
- Create a pilot tape that contains data records. The pilot tape is
loaded to the TPF system using the data loader.
- Create a test unit tape (TUT), which contains application programs, data
records, or message records. The TUT tape is used as input to the
program test vehicle (PTV).
- Generate standard data and message file (SDMF) tapes. When used in
this way, the system test compiler is known as the standard data message
update program (SDMU).
See TPF Program Development Support Reference for
more information about the PTV and the SDMU. See TPF System Installation Support Reference for more
information about loading a pilot tape.