Creating a new z/OS UNIX file or folder

The Host Explorer can be used to create new z/OS UNIX files and folders.

To create a z/OS UNIX folder

1. In the Host Explorer view, right-click the filter node () or a folder and select New Folder. The New Folder dialog box appears.

   Note

   This menu option is not available when the selected filter contains a wildcard character.

2. In the Folder name field, enter the name of the new folder and click OK. The new folder is immediately created on the mainframe and appears in the Host Explorer view.

To create a z/OS UNIX file

1. In the Host Explorer view, right-click the filter node () or a folder and select New File. The New File dialog box appears.
   Note: This menu option is not available when the selected filter contains a wildcard character.
2. In the File name field, enter the name of the new file and click OK. The new folder is immediately created on the mainframe and appears in the Host Explorer view.
3. Edit and save the new file as needed. The file is refreshed within the Host Explorer and remains in use until the editor is closed. If the editor is closed without entering anything, the empty file will remain until deleted or otherwise used.