Creating a z/OS convert service

You can use the New Convert Service wizard to create a z/OS® convert service.

A convert service transforms data in an extract file. You can convert data to assure data privacy or to systematically transform data to meet your application testing requirements. You can import converted data into a spreadsheet program, insert it into a testing database, or restore it to a reporting database.

A convert service requires an Optim™ logical data model to provide the source data.
To create a convert service:
  1. From the Data Project Explorer, right-click the Services folder and click New > z/OS Service > z/OS Convert. The New Convert Service wizard opens.
  2. Complete the steps of the wizard.

    You must enter a name for the service and select an Optim data source, Optim logical data model, and data access plan.

    You must enter the name of a table map to use with the request. You must also then enter a name for the extract or archive file with the source data, enter a destination file name, enter a control file name, and specify options for the convert service.

    If you choose a comma separated values file as the destination file, you must select formatting options.