To initialize a profile for a new user, the system copies the system default ISPF profile. The system default ISPF profile is either (1) the default profile supplied by ISPF/PDF, or (2) the Information Center Facility customized default profile, if you used the SYSDEF option to modify the ISPF system defaults.

To change the system default ISPF profile:

1. Select the SYSDEF option on the first administrator selection panel and then select the ISPFDEF option.

   You must be in full-screen mode when you select the ISPFDEF option. If you attempt to select the ISPFDEF option when you are in split-screen mode, you will receive an error message.

   Figure 1. Information Center Facility – System Defaults

   ICQAMED1        INFORMATION CENTER FACILITY - SYSTEM DEFAULTS
   OPTION  ===> 1
   
   Select one of the following options.  To scroll, press UP or DOWN.
   
      0  DESCRIBE    - Read a short description of the options on this panel
      1  ISPFDEF     - Set ISPF system defaults
      2  PRINTER     - Set printer defaults for system
      3  APPLMGR     - System Application Manager
      T  TUTORIAL    - Read a detailed description of the options on this panel

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   To view PF key definitions, type KEYS on COMMAND or OPTION line of any panel.

2. Press the Enter key. The ISPF parameter options panel appears. This panel is the ISPF/PDF panel ISPOPTA. Select the category of information you want to change from the list of items on the panel. When you press the Enter key, you will see the current defaults in that category. See z/OS ISPF User's Guide Vol I for more information about changing the ISPF defaults.
   Note:

   1. You cannot split the screen when you are using the ISPF/PDF defaults dialog to change the system defaults.
   2. Do not use the KEYS command to update your own keys when you are changing the system defaults. During this process, your own profile is inactive. Any modifications to the settings will be made to the currently active profile. When you exit the ISPF/PDF defaults dialog, your own profile will be active again, and you can use the KEYS command to update your keys at this time.