Renaming resource definitions

When renaming a resource definition, you can optionally also move the resource definition to another group in the same CICSĀ® configuration (or, for context-based CICS configurations, to another ResGroup).

To move all resource definitions in a group, or only those resource definitions in the group that match a particular combination of name and type, see Renaming a group or a ResGroup (moving resource definitions).

In the following procedures, if a resource definition with the same name and type already exists in the destination group, then the rename fails.

To rename a resource definition without moving it to another group:

  1. Display the resource definition on a list panel.
  2. Type REN next to the resource definition.
  3. In the Prompt column, type the new name.
  4. Press Enter.

To rename a resource definition and move it to another group:

  1. Display the resource definition on a list panel.
  2. Type REN next to the resource definition.

    Leave the Prompt column blank.

  3. Press Enter.

    A pop-up window appears, prompting for the new name and, optionally, the destination group.

    Tip: To move a resource definition to another group without renaming it, leave the resource definition name unchanged, but select another group.

To rename a block of resource definitions without moving them:

  1. Display the resource definitions on a list panel. If possible, filter the list so that it displays only the resource definitions that you want to rename.
  2. On the command line, type REN * and then press Enter. This inserts REN next to each item in the list.
  3. In the Prompt column, type the new names.
    Tip: If you want to change only a few characters in each name, you might find it useful to copy the existing names to the Prompt column as a starting point. If you are using a Windows-based terminal emulator, here is a quick way to copy the existing names to the Prompt column:
    1. Select the column of existing names (drag your mouse pointer over the names)
    2. Copy the selected names to the Clipboard (press Ctrl+C)
    3. Move the cursor to the Prompt column
    4. Paste the names into the Prompt column (press Ctrl+V)
    5. If the list occupies more than one screen, scroll down and repeat this procedure. The rename is performed only when you press Enter, not when you scroll.
  4. Press Enter.