Creating the object

About this task

Procedure

  1. To create a new customized set of resource properties that can be used for processing a specific file, make sure the appropriate File folder is selected in the tree pane, then select File > New > File object on the CICS® BAC menu bar or click the New icon on the toolbar and select File. This displays a dialog box that you can use to specify the new file object name .
  2. Choose one of the following options:
    • Enter a unique name for the object (such as "FILEA") and click OK. The name must be identical to the name used for the file in the CICS region. You cannot use NEWFILE as the name.
    • Click Browse Host for Existing Files and use the resulting dialog box to view, select, and download File object definitions from the host.

    This opens the object settings control window for your new file object.

    Notice that all the tabs are now available for use. You can click each tab and define the appropriate settings as defined in Help > Contents.

  3. To save your changes, select File > Save or click the Save icon. To cancel any changes since the window was opened or since the last save, click the Cancel icon.
  4. When you are finished customizing the object properties for this file object, select File > Close Window to exit.
  5. Repeat this procedure for additional file objects that you want to define, or for other CICS BAC resource objects such as TDQueues, transIDs, or programs.