Building a data set name template

Use the Change Data Set Name Template window to assist in the construction of a data set naming convention. The template data set name can consist of literals and symbolic names. Templates are used to create unique identifiers for any utilities that you want to run. The resolved utility identifier can be no longer than 44 characters.

These steps are part of the larger task of running utilities with templates. When you complete the steps for changing the data set template, return to the main task.

To create or change a data set template:

1. Select which category of variables to show in the Variable field. Symbolic variables start with an ampersand (&) and end in a period (.). If you do not specify a template, the Control Center generates default data set naming convention from the date and timestamp.
   
   
2. Use the Category and Variable fields to select and paste a variable into the Data set name field:
   
   
   1. From the Category field, select a category or type of variable to make available as a template choice. The variable categories define a scope of choices. You can select All to have all possible variables shown in the Variable field.
      
      
   2. From the Variable field, select a symbolic variable that you want to use as part or all of the data set name template. You can select multiple variables to be used as the data set name template, up to 44 characters. The meaning of each variable is displayed below the Category field.
   
   
   
3. Click the Paste push button to enter the currently selected variable into the Utility ID template field.
   
   
4. Optional. Repeat steps 1- 3 for any combination of categories and variables to construct a unique and identifiable data set naming convention.
   
   
5. Click the OK push button.