Perfect for my needs..makes my job easier.
May 27, 2024

Perfect for my needs..makes my job easier.

BRET JONES | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User

Modules Used

  • BMC AMI DevX Workbench
  • BMC AMI DevX File-Aid
  • BMC AMI DevX Code Debug
  • BMC AMI DevX Code Analysis
  • BMC AMI DevX Abend-AID

Overall Satisfaction with BMC AMI DevX

I primarily use BMC Devx Workbench. I'm able to view various windows in one place which saves me time from switching to various screens/monitors.If someone has a question I can view my job output, JCL, source and data used rather quickly.

Pros

  • The tool I use is fairly intuitive. It doesn't take long to be using it full time.
  • Changing the layout/view is fairly easy. This allows it to fit individual preferences.
  • It is helpful to be able to view specific windows in full screen. Usually, I have it set up to view multiple windows, but sometimes, I just want to view one window in full-screen mode.

Cons

  • We use CA Librarian here, and the workbench doesn't play well with that. I can't view the library my source is in; I have to copy it to a PDS.
  • I frequently make some copies of files on my own. I do each file at a time. The ability to create a macro to do all of them at once would be nice. Currently, I click the file and click 'copy to', then fill out the info for each file.
  • I can debug (expeditor) much faster and more efficiently. In fact, I was asked yesterday to run their job through Workbench Expeditor. I can also view data movement much better.
  • Code analysis lets me give a quicker explanation of what a program may do, as it provides a graphical interface showing processing and data movement.
It has improved my experience by giving me a tool that makes the job more enjoyable. I've been doing this a long time, and using the mainframe legacy tools (green screen) can wear on you. It saves me some redundant tasks and allows me to get to the root of a problem or issue.

Do you think BMC AMI DevX delivers good value for the price?

Not sure

Are you happy with BMC AMI DevX's feature set?

Yes

Did BMC AMI DevX live up to sales and marketing promises?

I wasn't involved with the selection/purchase process

Did implementation of BMC AMI DevX go as expected?

I wasn't involved with the implementation phase

Would you buy BMC AMI DevX again?

Yes

I'm not sure what scenario it would not be suitable for. I have it up all day, though I do use the mainframe emulator to go back to the old 'green screen'. We have tools that we must use there. There is very little I can't do on the workbench. I'm trying to get some of our new developers to use it, as when I'm using it and talking to them on the phone, they don't know what I'm talking about.

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