Can we browse or edit the GDG dataset if it is a tape entry?
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Answer / guest
No, You can?t edit or browse the GDG if it resides on tape.
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Answer / selvarani ajeeth
We can dump the dataset from the TAPE to the PDS and then
we can make changes.Just change the DATACLAS as LARGE /
Compress/jumbo from TAPEONLY
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Answer / sachin
we can edit and browse if any dataset on the tape
for that you need to copy that into the sysda file and
then you can do edit or browse.
tape is the secondary storage.
so that file aid wont supprt the files on the tape.
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Answer / abc
we can browes but can not edit the GDG present on the TAPE
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