To Allocate and Deallocate Devices

The Device Manager allocates and deallocates devices.

1. In an administrative role workspace at the label required, click the left mouse button on the triangle above the Style Manager icon on the Front Panel.

   The Tools subpanel is displayed.

2. Click the Device Manager icon once.

   

3. Double-click the device to be allocated.

   mag_tape_0 allocates a tape device. floppy_0 allocates a diskette.

4. Click OK in the label builder that appears.

   The file you load will be labeled admin_low.

To Deallocate a Device

1. Go to the workspace where the Device Manager was allocated.

2. Double-click the device to deallocate it.

   A window appears listing devices being deallocated.

3. When prompted, remove the tape or diskette from the drive and label it appropriately.

4. Click the top left button and select Close to close the Device Allocation Manager window.