Rename the current generation file using alter command

karpagamr · New User Joined: 13 Jun 2007 Posts: 8 Location: chennai

Hi friends,

Can any one tell me how to rename the current generation file using alter command. i gave
ALTER (X.Y.Z(+0)) -
(A.B.C)
but it didn't WORK .

superk · Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2007 4:59 pm

Did you lookup the proper syntax first:

5.0 Topic 5. ALTER

or use TSO HELP ALTER.

karpagamr · New User Joined: 13 Jun 2007 Posts: 8 Location: chennai

the syntax shows only the limit (no of generations). but how to rename the current generation

superk · Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2007 6:20 pm

If the current generation is HLQ.GDG.G9999V00, you could:

TSO RENAME 'HLQ.GDG.G9999V00' 'HLQ.GDG.G9999V01'.
TSO ALTER 'HLQ.GDG.G9999V00' NEWNAME('HLQ.GDG.G9999V01').
Use the RENAME option in an ISPF 3.4 listing.