Try dfdss: Pseudo-command below: CPY DATASET INCLUDE(xxxxx.**) RENUNC (xxxxx.**, xxxxx.**.new) replace recatalog(*) delete (pseudo-command)
Might need some extra temp space during the copy and there are some limitations on the structure of the from and to names when using wild cards. Check the Fine Manual for details HTH, -----Original Message----- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Ron Thomas Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 3:39 PM To: [email protected] Subject: rename datasets Hi . We have around 700 datasets where we need to rename the names , is there a utility by which we can run the same in batch ? I believe i can use IDCAMS , but is there a better way to it with less effort ? Regards Ron T ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [email protected] with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN ::DISCLAIMER:: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The contents of this e-mail and any attachment(s) are confidential and intended for the named recipient(s) only. E-mail transmission is not guaranteed to be secure or error-free as information could be intercepted, corrupted, lost, destroyed, arrive late or incomplete, or may contain viruses in transmission. The e mail and its contents (with or without referred errors) shall therefore not attach any liability on the originator or HCL or its affiliates. Views or opinions, if any, presented in this email are solely those of the author and may not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of HCL or its affiliates. Any form of reproduction, dissemination, copying, disclosure, modification, distribution and / or publication of this message without the prior written consent of authorized representative of HCL is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error please delete it and notify the sender immediately. Before opening any email and/or attachments, please check them for viruses and other defects. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [email protected] with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN
