Saving and Cataloging Sources

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# Saving and Cataloging Sources

You can save the source code currently in the source work area as a source object and also as a cataloged object, which are stored in a Natural library in a Natural system file.

For the naming conventions that apply when saving or cataloging sources, refer to Object Naming Conventions in the Using Natural documentation.

To save source code as a source object

- On the editor screen, enter the system command `SAVE` according to the syntax rules described in the System Commands documentation.

  Or:
  On the editor screen, press PF2.

To save source code as a cataloged object

- On the editor screen, enter the system command `CATALOG` according to the syntax rules described in the System Commands documentation.

To save source code as a source object and a cataloged object

- On the editor screen, enter the system command `STOW` according to the syntax rules described in the System Commands documentation.

  Or:
  On the editor screen, press PF6.

Note
You must supply an object name if you save or catalog a new source or if you want to copy the current source. Otherwise, an appropriate message appears or a window prompts you for the name.