Copy a Dataset using File-Aid

The steps to copy a file using File-Aid are :

1. Go to TSO/ISPF


2. Open fileaid giving command as per your shop’s configuration


3. Once FileAid’s Primary Option Menu is opened


4. Choose Utilities


5. Choose Copy


6. Give source PDS/dataset name (in FROM ) you might need to provide volume serial number if it is not cataloged.


7. Give destination PDS/dataset name (in TO) you might need to provide volume serial number if it is not cataloged.


8. Choose the Disposition New if your TO is new dataset OLD for existing dataset


9. Specify the properties of new dataset in “Allocate New SMS Dataset” It has to be similar to soure (record length/size/etc


10. If you are copying form a PDS then it will ask which all members you want to copy to destination.


11. Select members you want to copy and then hit return to confirm the members you have selected.


12. PF3 out and see the message top right corner for the status of your operation.