You can copy existing tape library definitions and modify them to create new tape library definitions through the use of two methods.

One method is to use the attributes assigned to the last tape library defined. These fields are primed by ISMF from the last library definition. You can modify the attributes to define a new tape library and the new tape library is added to the SCDS and the tape configuration database.

Another method of copying existing tape library definitions to create new tape library definitions is to use the COPY line operator from the Tape Library List panel (see Figure 1 through Figure 7). You enter the COPY line operator in the LINE OPERATOR column next to the tape library you wish to copy. Press ENTER to copy the existing tape library attributes and the COPY ENTRY panel is displayed (see Figure 1).

   Panel  Utilities  Help
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                            COPY ENTRY PANEL
 
 Command ===>
 
   Definition will be copied from:
 
     Data Set Name . :'SCDS.TEMP.PRIMARY'
     Definition Name : LIB1
     Definition Type : TAPE LIBRARY
 
   Specify "Copy To" Definition:
 
     Data Set Name . .   'SCDS.TEMP2.PRIMARY'
                                   (1 to 46 characters)
 
     Definition Name . .           (1 to 8 characters, fully specified)
 
     Enter "/" to select option  _ Perform Alter
 
 
  Use ENTER to Perform Copy;
  Use HELP Command for Help; Use END Command to Exit.