Rename Dataset (R)

The Rename dataset function (option R) renames a data set, catalogs the new name, and uncatalogs the old name. Enter a R in the OPTION field and specify a valid dataset name in the Dataset Name field of the Dataset Utility screen. When you press Enter, File-AID displays the Rename Dataset screen shown in the following figure. Specifying the Dataset name with pattern characters displays a list of data sets from which to choose.

File-AID identifies a multi-volume data set with the MULTI-VOLUME DATASET message in the upper-right hand corner, the + This is a multi-volume dataset message, and a + (plus) sign following the volume serial number on the File-AID Rename Dataset screen.

Rename Dataset screen

Field Descriptions

Dataset name

Name of the current data set, entered on the Dataset Utility screen.

Volume

Location of the current data set.

Catalog

Catalog location of the data set.

Enter New Name Below:

Dataset name

Name of the current data set, entered on the Dataset Utility screen. Overtype this field with the new name.

Catalog in which Dataset will be Recataloged: (Optional)

Catalog

Specify the location here with a generic group name or in the Volume field with a specific volume serial number.

Password

Specify the password if the catalog is password protected.

Press Enter to catalog the new name (if previously cataloged) and uncatalog the old name. Use the END command (PF3) to cancel this process and not rename the old data set. When the renaming is completed, File-AID displays the message: DATASET RENAMED in the upper-right corner of the Dataset Utility screen.