OPALE:10.0:Dupliquer un format Mapping: MAPDUPFMT/en

This command duplicates a Mapping format in another library, this is useful to populate test and production environments.

If you need to copy a format onto another IBM i, you will need to:

• Copy the format in a Library, use it only to transfer files
• Transfer the library onto another IBM i
• Place the restored library in line and at the top of the list by typing ADDLIBLE LIB(TRANSFER) POSITION(*FIRST)
• Copy the format in the production library

Interactive mode: Option 3 Managing Mapping formats

Define the following parameter by typing 3 in front of the format:

• Destination library

MAPDUPFMT command

• Destination Library
• Mapping Name: Name of the mapping format to duplicate
• Sequence: Enter the number of the mapping format sequence to duplicate

Other parameter:

• Result: Only to be used in a CL. Type a variable of one alphanumeric character. The program will send back Y (Yes) or N (No) to tell you if the copy was successful or not.

Note: If the destination library does not exist the MAPDUPFMT command will create one.