SUPCOPY: selective copy utility

Description

Multi-file copy utility. Combines files from various libraries and volumes onto disk or tape. Option to reorganize indexed files on the output volume.

Categories

Disk Management
System Operation

Related files

SUPCOPY: Object file or COBOL source file.

SORT: SUPCOPY calls the Wang SORT utility.

COPY: Disk copies are performed with the Wang COPY utility.

TAPECOPY: Tape copies are performed with the Wang TAPECOPY utility.

User Instructions

Allows multiple files, libraries, or volumes to be specified and combined onto a single volume. Both input and output may be from disk or tape. Options include file or library selection by name and control of the sequence of the copies. Produces a listing showing the name of the file, its input and output locations, and its basic characteristics.

The INPUT screen prompts for the device, library and volume to be copied. After entering these items, press (RETURN) to select individual files or select a PF key to copy a volume or library. If a library or file copy is specified, the names will be displayed on the workstation for selection.

SUPCOPY then prompts for the sequence the copies are to be performed in. If no changes are needed, press (RETURN) to continue and enter the destination library, volume, and device type . At the conclusion of the copy, the program will return to the INPUT screen.

A report is produced showing the file names and location, the sequence of the copies, and the organization of the files.

Programmer Instructions

Although SUPCOPY is mostly interactive, there are three GETPARM screens.

INPUT       Press PF(01) to end input and start copying,
            PF(02) to copy volume, PF(03) to copy a library,
            PF(16) to exit program.  (This screen can be used
            repeatedly until all input items have been
            specified.)

  DEVICE    DISK        May also be TAPE.

  VOLUME    (blank)     The location of the library to be
  LIBRARY   (blank)     copied.  If individual files are to
                        be copied, press (RETURN) to display
                        and select.

OUTPUT      Enter information and press (RETURN) to continue.

  VOLUME    (blank)     The location of the output library.
  LIBRARY   (blank)

  DEVICE    DISK        May also be TAPE.

REORGAN     Enter information and press (RETURN) to continue.

  REORG     NO          Set to YES to reorganize all indexed
                        output files.

COBOL source is available.

Example of use

Can combine several libraries and volumes into a single output library, and copy it to disk or tape.

Comments

Needs additional GETPARM screens for better usability.