To import from SCT COBOL FD (File Definition) files - MVS-OS/390

This procedure is site-specific for SCT customers using CONNX for VSAM with either CICS or Started Task. See To import from VSAM COBOL FD (File Definition) files (CICS) - MVS-OS/390 for information on how to verify FTP access.

  1. Click the Import button in the CONNX CDD Windows Application window.

  2. The Import CDD dialog box appears. Select VSAM SCT COBOL FD files in the Import Type list box.

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  3. Type an SCT COBOL FD partitioned data set and member name in the Enter an SCT COBOL FD data set member text box.

    Specify the fully qualified partitioned data set and member name for an SCT file, for example, to import the SCT AAFILE, enter:

    SCT.SISBASE.SOURCE(ACAARC)     Click the OK button.

  4. From the list of available files, select each to display the properties, columns, and indexes.

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  5. Save the CDD by selecting the File menu and then clicking Save.

    Note:     Partial (for example, AC*) or complete (*) wildcard characters may be used in place of a file name during import.

    Note:     If CONNX detects more than one record layout when importing, multiple data dictionary entries are created.

    Important    : The SCT import rules are defined in SCT Import Rules.