Defining an options data set

To define an options data set

1. On the Command line of the Primary Menu panel, select an action.If you have not defined a data set for your TSO ID, the Options Dataset not defined panel is displayed.

   |------------------------- Options Dataset not defined -----------------------|
   | Command ===>                                                                |
   |                                                                             |
   |  Catalog Manager now requires a dataset to store your user option           |
   |  settings.                                                                  |
   |                                                                             |
   |  Options dataset:  RDACRJ.BMCCAT.USEROPT(ACTUSR)                            |
   |                                                                             |
   |    Type NONE for the data set name if you want to use default values.       |
   |    Any option that you set will not be saved. To save your options,         |
   |    specify an options data set.                                             |
   |                                                                             |
   |  Action . . . . : N   (Y/N)                                                 |
   |                                                                             |
   |    Type Y if you want to load your options from the specified data          |
   |    set. If you have defined the data set on another ID and you want         |
   |    to use that data set, specify the name of the data set.                  |
   |                                                                             |
   |    Type N if you have not created a PDS data set or member for your         |
   |    options. The new data set or member uses the current settings.           |
   |    If the PDS does not exist, you will be prompted to create it.            |
   |                                                                             |
   |                                                                             |
   |                                                                             |
   |-----------------------------------------------------------------------------|

2. In the Options dataset field, type the name of a partitioned data set.If you want to use the default values, type NONE. If you do not specify an options data set, your options will not be saved.

   Important

   If you enclose the data set name in single quotes, ISPF does not add the prefix (or high-level qualifier) to the name. If you do not enclose the data set name in single quotes, ISPF adds the prefix (if you have defined it).

   To improve system performance, type the name of a partitioned data set extended (PDSE).

3. In the Action field, type one of the following options:

   • To create a new data set, type N.

     The Allocate Data Set panel is displayed. Go to Step 4.

     DEFF-R ----------------------- Allocate Data Set  ------------------------------
     Command ===
     
     Allocate data set with the following values   N (Y/N)
     
     -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
     
     Data Set Name: RDACRJ1.BMCCAT.USEROPT
     DD Name  . . :
     
       Volume Serial  . . . .              (Blank for authorized default volume) *
       Generic Unit . . . . .  SYSALLDA    (Generic group name or unit address) *
       Space Units  . . . . .  CYLS        (BLKS, TRKS or CYLS)
       Primary Quantity . . .  2           (In above units)
       Secondary Quantity . .  1           (In above units)
       Directory Blocks . . .  30          (Zero for sequential data set)
       Record Format  . . . .  VB
       Record Length  . . . .  4092
       Block Size . . . . . .  4096
       Expiration Date  . . .              (MM/DD/YYYY)

   • To use an existing data set, type Y.

     The panel for the action that you selected is displayed.

4. Modify the values for the data set as needed.
5. In the Allocate data set with the following values field, type Y, and press Enter.The panel for the action that you selected is displayed.