Methods for saving user libraries
This information describes common save methods for saving user libraries.
| Item description | When changes occur | Contains user data or changes? | IBM-supplied data? |
|---|---|---|---|
| User libraries | User libraries change regularly. |
Yes | No |
| Common save method for user libraries | Requires restricted state? |
|---|---|
| SAVLIB *NONSYS | Yes |
| SAVLIB *ALLUSR | No |
| SAVLIB library-name | No1 |
| SAVCHGOBJ | No1 |
| GO SAVE command, menu option 21 | Yes |
| GO SAVE command, menu option 23 | No1, 2 |
- 1
- Important: For procedures where the system does not require a restricted state, you must ensure that the system can get the locks necessary to save the information. You should put your system in a restricted state whenever you save multiple libraries, documents, or directories, unless you use the save-while-active function.
- 2
- When you use option 23 from the GO SAVE command menu, the default is to place your system in a restricted state. If you choose the prompting option, you can cancel the display that puts your system in a restricted state.
These library objects change when you update licensed programs.
Saving libraries with the SAVLIB command explains how to save one or more libraries. This information also includes special SAVLIB parameters and how to select libraries on your system.