Finding files on disk

File-AID provides two utilities to assist you with finding files:

  • 3.4 Catalog Utility: Scans the catalog for data sets matching your dataset name mask (high-level qualifier required).

    The advantages provided by the File-AID Catalog utility include:

    • More flexibility in using pattern characters in a search name
    • Unlimited action regardless of type of data set listed, including VSAM information display, Browse and Edit (with File-AID), and Delete.
  • 3.7 VTOC Utility: Scans volumes for data sets matching your dataset name mask (pattern allowed in high-level qualifier (for example, *.FASAMP.EMP*). Data sets need not be cataloged.

Important

If installation parameter DISALLOW_ANY_HLQ_WILDCARD is set to Y, pattern characters (*, +, %, etc.) in the high level qualifier of a data set for options 3.4 and 3.7 are not allowed.

In this section, you practice using these utilities and learn about the line commands (for example, I (Info), 1 (File-AID Browse), and R (Rename)) that enable you to work with the list of data sets you generate.

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