Creating a new data set member

You can create a new Partitioned Data Set (PDS) member using the z/OS® Explorer. You can the edit the PDS member and copy and paste content from other PDS members.

Before you begin

Ensure that you are in the z/OS perspective.

Ensure that you are connected to an FTP server on your host system. For more information, see the related links later in this topic.

About this task

This task creates a new data set member in an existing PDS.

Procedure

  1. In the Data Sets view, right-click the PDS file where you want to create the new member and click New data Set Member. The Create data Set member dialog opens.
  2. The Data Set Name field contains the name of the PDS where the member will be created. You can overtype the name to change the location. In the File name field, type the new member name and click Finish.

What to do next

The new member is added to the data set. To see the member, you must refresh the Data Sets view. You can now open the new member and add content. For information about editing data sets, see Editing data sets.