Adding a data set group

Use the following procedure to add a new data set group.

  1. In the navigator, click Dataset Group Summary.
  2. Right-click on a row within the Dataset Group Summary table, and then click Add Group.
  3. Enter a group name in the Add New Group window, click OK.
  4. In the Dataset Group Properties window, type a mask value, press Enter.
  5. Edit the group properties as desired. You can specify the following:
    • Mask. A mask against which catalogued data set names are processed. The masks follow the rules used by DFDSS data set name masking. For additional information on mask rules see Data set group masking rules. To add a new mask click the Add a new mask... button located in the upper left corner of the dialog box.
    • Active. When selected, data collection from the catalog is performed for the data sets that fall under the mask.
    • Space Data. When selected, space data is collected for the data sets that fall under the mask.
  6. Click OK to finish adding the data set group.