MAPDUPFMT

This allows you to copy all the files of a Mapping template to another library, for instance, when working with a test environment and a production one.

To copy a format into another IBM i:

• Copy the format into a library only used for transferring files
• Transfer the library to the other IBM i
• Put the restored library on line and at the top of the list by typing ADDLIBLE LIB(TRANSFERT) POSITION(*FIRST)
• Copy the format into the production library

Interactive mode: in option 3 Managing Mapping Formats

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

• Destination library

MAPDUPFMT command

• Destination Library
• Mapping Name: Name of the mapping format to copy
• Sequence: Type the sequence number of the mapping format to copy

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 if the copy was successful or not.

Note:

If the destination library doesn't exist, it will be created by MAPDUPFMT.