Delete dataset option
The Delete Dataset function (option D) deletes a data set and uncatalogs it from the system catalog. If the data set is not cataloged, it is deleted.
Enter a D in the OPTION field and specify a valid dataset name in the Dataset name field of the Dataset Utility screen to delete the data set. Specifying the Dataset name with pattern characters displays a list of data sets from which to choose.
If the data set is multi-volume, File-AID/MVS displays the MULTI-VOLUME DATASET message in the upper-right hand corner and the + This is a multi-volume dataset message and a + (plus) sign following the volume serial number on the Confirm Dataset Delete screen.
When deleting a migrated data set, File-AID issues an HDELETE command.
Press Enter. File-AID displays either the Confirm Dataset Delete screen shown in the following figure or the VSAM Confirm Dataset Delete screen (see section Delete-dataset), depending on the type of data set being deleted. The Confirm Dataset Delete screen shows the name of the data set to be deleted, and whether or not the dataset name is to be uncataloged.
Confirm Dataset Delete screen
COMMAND ===>
Dataset name: USERID9.FASAMP.MULTI
Volume: PRD934 +
Creation date: 1999/01/03
+ This is a multi-volume dataset
Use ENTER to confirm delete request
(the dataset will be deleted, AND UNCATALOGED)
Use END to cancel delete request
Press Enter to process the deletion, or use the END command (PF3) to cancel the deletion. When the deletion is completed, File-AID displays the message: DATASET DELETED in the upper-right corner of the Dataset Utility screen.
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