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**Author:** [@Felix\_Friedrich](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/Felix_Friedrich)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2026, 11:00pm UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/new-to-tech-community-get-started-here/226683 "2026-02-28T23:00:00Z")
Welcome to TECH Community, the official Software AG community. This is the place to ask questions, find answers, share knowledge, connect with other users and developers, and stay up to date on Software AG products, e… --- ## [A simpler way to find what you need in TECH Community](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/a-simpler-way-to-find-what-you-need-in-tech-community/312663)
**Author:** [@Felix\_Friedrich](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/Felix_Friedrich)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 6:07am UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/a-simpler-way-to-find-what-you-need-in-tech-community/312663 "2026-10-07T06:07:22Z")
We’re always looking for ways to make TECH Community easier and more intuitive to use. Whether you’re looking for an answer, exploring a product topic, checking out upcoming events or catching up on the latest release … --- ## [Let’s Talk About JOPAZ: Your Questions, Our Answers](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/let-s-talk-about-jopaz-your-questions-our-answers/312245)
**Author:** [@veva](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/veva)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2026, 11:48am UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/let-s-talk-about-jopaz-your-questions-our-answers/312245 "2026-06-19T11:48:49Z")
You might have come across JOPAZ already and thought, “What’s actually behind it?” If you’re working on the IBM Z mainframe, this could be right up your alley. We’ve been getting quite a few questions from members of th… --- ## [FAQ/Guidelines](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/faq-guidelines/5)
**Author:** [@system](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2018, 9:00pm UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/faq-guidelines/5 "2018-09-24T21:00:00Z")
Community guidelines 1. Why register? You can read the content of all forums without being registered for the discussion forums but if you wish to participate in a discussion or post a new topic you need to register and … --- ## [✍ Shared Drafts: Collaborate on posts before publishing](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/shared-drafts-collaborate-on-posts-before-publishing/235122)
**Author:** [@borislav.hristov](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/borislav.hristov)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2020, 12:23pm UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/shared-drafts-collaborate-on-posts-before-publishing/235122 "2020-11-23T12:23:10Z")
Shared drafts is a feature that appears to users of Senior member or higher. A shared draft is meant for topics where two or more members want to work on drafts together before publishing them. Creating a Shared Draft W… --- ## [✍ How to contribute an article for Knowledge Base](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/how-to-contribute-an-article-for-knowledge-base/238741)
**Author:** [@toni.petrov](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/toni.petrov)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2021, 11:03am UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/how-to-contribute-an-article-for-knowledge-base/238741 "2021-02-09T11:03:31Z")
Before you start Prerequisite: In order to create and publish an article, you need to be a registered Tech Community member (Software AG Tech Community - Adabas & Natural, CONNX, JOPAZ forums, tutorials and experts) Thi… --- ## [✏ Tutorial template](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/tutorial-template/239243)
**Author:** [@toni.petrov](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/toni.petrov)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2021, 6:05pm UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/tutorial-template/239243 "2021-02-27T18:05:57Z")
products versions - e.g. webMethods Integration Server version: 10.2 and above Tutorial type: beginner (advanced | expert) Introduction Explain why would we want to do what’s explained in that tutorial. Pre-requisite W… --- ## [🥚 Tech Community Easter Eggs](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/tech-community-easter-eggs/277466)
**Author:** [@Community-admin](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/Community-admin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2023, 7:28pm UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/tech-community-easter-eggs/277466 "2023-04-11T19:28:24Z")
Easter is here, and we wanted to share some of Tech Community’s “Easter Eggs.” Those are somewhat hidden features and functionalities that can make your life a bit easier. Email settings and activity summary You can … --- ## [🔎 Save search terms and get email notifications on new content](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/save-search-terms-and-get-email-notifications-on-new-content/235067)
**Author:** [@Community-admin](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/Community-admin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2020, 2:46pm UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/save-search-terms-and-get-email-notifications-on-new-content/235067 "2020-11-17T14:46:36Z")
We are happy to announce a new Tech Community feature that lets you save a list of searches and get notified if any new topics and posts are created that match your searches. There’s a new Saved Searches section in your… --- ## [✍ Create a table using markdown](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/create-a-table-using-markdown/235826)
**Author:** [@borislav.hristov](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/borislav.hristov)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2021, 10:46am UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/create-a-table-using-markdown/235826 "2021-01-05T10:46:53Z")
Table generator Creating tables via markdown takes some practice. That’s why the easiest way if you are a beginner is to use this online tool: Markdown Tables generator - TablesGenerator.com You can choose how many… --- ## [🔎 The Search Functionality](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/the-search-functionality/231843)
**Author:** [@Community-admin](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/Community-admin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2020, 12:47pm UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/the-search-functionality/231843 "2020-07-31T12:47:08Z")
The search function is an extremely useful tool. Oftentimes, the question you have on your mind has been asked several times. By using the search, you can get a much quicker response with more information. In this short… --- ## [❔ Tech Community Frequently Asked Questions](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/tech-community-frequently-asked-questions/235782)
**Author:** [@borislav.hristov](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/borislav.hristov)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2020, 9:09am UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/tech-community-frequently-asked-questions/235782 "2020-12-31T09:09:46Z")
Registration / Login related How to complete my registration? To verify your account you will receive in your email inbox a link to follow. If the link is not clickable, try copying and pasting it into the address bar of… --- ## [Introducing Software AG Open Source](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/introducing-software-ag-open-source/239347)
**Author:** [@toni.petrov](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/toni.petrov)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2021, 10:07am UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/introducing-software-ag-open-source/239347 "2021-03-11T10:07:54Z")
Dear community, We are constantly expanding our content on GitHub. In 2020 we added 80 new repositories (including sample code, SDKs, UI widgets, documentation, etc.) to help developers accelerate their projects using… --- ## [The New Tech Community website](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/the-new-tech-community-website/239346)
**Author:** [@toni.petrov](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/toni.petrov)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2021, 10:07am UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/the-new-tech-community-website/239346 "2021-03-11T10:07:48Z")
We are excited to introduce the new Tech Community website, a place for you to collaborate, share best practices and discuss common problems. We’d like to walk you through some of the new newly-introduced features and… --- ## [Discover, share and collaborate with a Global Community](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/discover-share-and-collaborate-with-a-global-community/235764)
**Author:** [@borislav.hristov](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/borislav.hristov)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2020, 10:00pm UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/discover-share-and-collaborate-with-a-global-community/235764 "2020-01-13T22:00:00Z")
Looking for helpful tips and tools to support your next project? Want to stay on top of the latest product news? Need a bit of inspiration? Collaborate with your peers — developers, consultants, system integrators and bu… --- ## [✍ Post formatting options](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/post-formatting-options/235626)
**Author:** [@toni.petrov](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/toni.petrov)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2020, 3:46pm UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/post-formatting-options/235626 "2020-12-18T15:46:51Z")
You have three options for formatting articles and posts in the Tech Forum: What Markdown is allowed? What BBCode is allowed? What HTML is allowed? All 3 can be mixed and merged to some extent. Markdown Simple: the… --- ## [👔 Existing Community member FAQs](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/existing-community-member-faqs/226693)
**Author:** [@Community-admin](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/Community-admin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2020, 1:48pm UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/existing-community-member-faqs/226693 "2020-06-04T13:48:48Z")
It’s great to see you again, and welcome to the new Software AG Tech Community forum! You may notice that things look a bit different around here. We think that’s a good thing, and we hope you will agree.. What’s new? T… --- ## [Tech Community Overview](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/tech-community-overview/235766)
**Author:** [@Community-admin](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/Community-admin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2018, 10:00pm UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/tech-community-overview/235766 "2018-03-12T22:00:00Z")
About the Tech Community As part of the Software AG Tech Community, you are one of a dynamic group of users who rely on Software AG solutions every day. You contribute to and learn from a wealth of best practices. You di… --- ## [✍ Become a Knowledge base author](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/become-a-knowledge-base-author/235783)
**Author:** [@Felix\_Friedrich](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/Felix_Friedrich)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2017, 10:00pm UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/become-a-knowledge-base-author/235783 "2017-09-16T22:00:00Z")
1. Adding new articles to the Knowledge Base Make sure you are logged in to the Tech Community Go to the Knowledge base home page Click on +New article button (you need to be a Senior member in order to be able to contr… --- ## [💻 \ How to format code in posts and articles](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/how-to-format-code-in-posts-and-articles/235101)
**Author:** [@Felix\_Friedrich](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/Felix_Friedrich)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2017, 10:00pm UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/how-to-format-code-in-posts-and-articles/235101 "2017-09-06T22:00:00Z")
Posting code or preformatted text on the forums Have a line of code you want to share on the forums? Perhaps you need to share an error log or file in your mod? Reading code without formatting can be tough, if not imposs… --- ## [👔 Tech Community - Advanced tips and hidden tricks](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/tech-community-advanced-tips-and-hidden-tricks/255319)
**Author:** [@Felix\_Friedrich](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/Felix_Friedrich)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2017, 10:00pm UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/tech-community-advanced-tips-and-hidden-tricks/255319 "2017-07-07T22:00:00Z")
If you have already went through our 🚀 Getting Started Guide, you might next be interested in some more advanced features and customizations offered on the Tech Community. Hamburger menu Under the Hamburger menu, you’ll… --- ## [🔔 Subscription & notification options](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/subscription-notification-options/262704)
**Author:** [@Felix\_Friedrich](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/Felix_Friedrich)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2017, 10:00pm UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/subscription-notification-options/262704 "2017-07-06T22:00:00Z")
On the Tech Community you have many options to stay up-to-date: Tech Community newsletters - subscribe here to receive our most important updates, top content, hottest articles, exclusive invites to events and more. … --- ## [✍ How to create new posts or articles and format them correctly](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/how-to-create-new-posts-or-articles-and-format-them-correctly/235092)
**Author:** [@Felix\_Friedrich](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/Felix_Friedrich)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2017, 10:00pm UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/how-to-create-new-posts-or-articles-and-format-them-correctly/235092 "2017-07-06T22:00:00Z")
Create a new Forum topic or an article Simply locate the “+New Article/Topic” button on the right-hand side to start a forum discussion or ask a question click: Tapping on it will pull up a text box that collapsed …