64 Create User Data Files

This chapter contains these topics:

• Section 64.1, "Creating User Data Files,"

• Section 64.2, "About Copying Data Files."

64.1 Creating User Data Files

Navigation

From Master Directory (G), choose Hidden Selection 27

From Advanced & Technical Operations (G9), choose Computer Operations

From Computer Operations (G96), choose Data Base Management

From Data Base Management (G9645), choose Data Files

To create user data files

1. On Data File Creation enter information into the following fields:

   • Enter System Code

   • Create In Library

   • FROM Library

   The list of files displays.

   Figure 64-1 Data File Creation screen

   
   Description of "Figure 64-1 Data File Creation screen"
   
   

2. In the Option field, enter one of the following:

   • 1 - Use source to create the file. You need to compile the file.

   • 2 - Calls the IBM CL command, CRTDUPOBJ, to create a duplicate object without data. The system creates the file empty.

   • 3 - Calls CRTDUPOBJ, but it creates the file with data. Use this option to create a new file from an old file or if an old file was accidentally deleted and you need to replace it.

64.1.1 What You Should Know About

User Data Files	Description
Creating User Data Files	Use to create new files from cumulative updates or reinstalls References the Software Versions Repository file Uses reporting system codes Create data files with or without data from an existing library Create data files from source

64.2 About Copying Data Files

Navigation

From Master Directory (G), choose Hidden Selection 27

From Advanced & Technical Operations (G9), choose Computer Operations

From Computer Operations (G96), choose Data Base Management

From Data Base Management (G9645), choose Copy Data Files

You can use the Copy Data Files screen to do the following:

• Create new files with data

• References the Software Versions Repository file

• Uses reporting system codes

• Create data files with data using the CPYF command

To copy a data file

1. On Copy Data Files, complete the following fields:

   • Enter System Code

   • Library Name: From (From Library)

   • To (Library)

   The list of files displays.

   Figure 64-2 Copy Data Files screen

   
   Description of "Figure 64-2 Copy Data Files screen"
   
   

2. Copy the files.