Specifying a zFS Pathname

Enter the pathname of the file you want to process in the “Dataset name or zFS path” field. Enter the zFS pathname without quotes. When you are uncertain of the complete pathname or it is longer than the field, specify a partial pathname. File-AID displays the zFS Directory List screen which enables you to drill down and select the target file.

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Use the following characters to indicate the pathname:

/

Begins with the root directory

./

Begins with the working directory

~

Begins with the home directory as defined on the z/OS UNIX File System Options screen (option 0.6).

If you specify a pathname for a zFS file that does not exist on the Edit Dataset Specification or Copy Dataset Specification screen (with a disposition of NEW), File-AID creates and opens the new zFS file with the following permissions:

  • Read, Write and Search or Execute for the file owner
  • Read and Search or Execute for the file group
  • Read and Search or Execute for all others.

 

Tip: For faster searching, add an asterisk to the end of your partial query. Example: cert*