Understanding these concepts is crucial to properly using COBOL copybooks, PL/I INCLUDE files, and IBM File Manager templates. All three of these items are used within File Manager as templates. Templates are used to help properly format your data sets for enhanced viewing and editing within the Formatted Data Editor. This group of items is referred to simply as templates from here on. To become more familiar with the IBM File Manager editor and template concepts, download the IBM File Manager for z/OS® User's Guide and Reference (SC19-2495).
The following items are IBM File Manager concepts that are especially important to understand. These topics explain the basic functions and terminology associated with File Manager. They also describe areas where Rational® Developer for System z® File Manager deviates from the IBM File Manager implementation of the concepts. For more information, refer to the IBM File Manager for z/OS User's Guide and Reference.
The topics in this section include information for the following concepts: