Creating a new z/OS Unix directory

You can create a new directory in your z/OS Unix file system using the z/OS® Explorer. You can then edit the member and copy and paste content from other members.

Before you begin

Ensure that you are in the z/OS perspective.

Ensure that you are connected to an FTP server on your host system. For more information, see the related links later in this topic.

About this task

This task creates a new directory in a z/OS Unix file system.

Procedure

  1. Right-click anywhere in the z/OS Unix Files view and click New z/OS directory. The New z/OS directory dialog opens showing the contents of the home directory.
    A screen capture of the New z/OS directory dialog when it first opens. The home directory, /u/, is displayed and the New Folder name field is blank.
  2. Navigate to, and select, the parent directory in the list, or type the parent directory name in the text field. Enter the name of the directory you want to create in the New directory name field. Click Finish.

What to do next

The dialog closes and the new directory is created and displayed in the z/OS Unix files view.