Test the newly created file to ensure it works using the man command. Locate the help descriptor fields in the object stanzas of the file. The title for the text file is also the parameter to pass to the man command. Leave the rest of the help descriptor fields empty. Message Catalog Method Prerequisite Tasks or Conditions Create a new SMIT task that requires help information.
Procedure Use any editor to create a file and enter help messages inside the file.
This allows the system to retrieve the proper help text. Use the gencat command to convert the .msg file into a .cat file. Test the help messages using the dspmsg command. Locate the help descriptor fields in the object stanzas of the file. These values must adhere to the Messages Facility format.