Setting encodings for z/OS UNIX System Services files

Starting in z/OS® Explorer Version 3.1.1, setting the host encoding also tags files by using the chtag command and you can share the host encoding information with others. In the z/OS Explorer client, the encoding is determined based on the host tag information. Therefore, files that were tagged by the chtag command contribute host encodings without actions. The Properties page shows the encodings based on tags (if available) and the file transfer operation automatically uses the tags.

To select an encoding for a z/OS UNIX System Services file, complete the following steps:

1. In the Remote Systems view, right-click a z/OS UNIX System Services file and select Properties.
2. On the Info page, click Other in the File Encoding section, and select an appropriate encoding.
3. Click OK.