Question & Answer
Question
How to create a Virtual Table in Data Virtualization Manager (DVM) Studio using a copybook file located on PC instead of one stored on mainframe?
Answer
- Start the Virtual Table creation process in DVM Studio.
- Proceed through the wizard until you reach the Copybook Selection screen.
- At this point, any mainframe file can be selected temporarily to reach this screen.
- On the Copybook Selection screen, click the yellow folder icon located in the upper‑right corner.
- Browse to and select the copybook file located on your local PC.
- Once selected, the local file will appear in the list of available copybooks.
- Remove the original mainframe copybook:
- Right‑click the mainframe file and select Delete.
- Select the local PC copybook as the active copybook.
- Continue with the remaining steps to complete the Virtual Table creation.
Note:
- The initial mainframe file is only required to advance to the copybook selection screen.
- After adding the local file, the mainframe copybook can safely be removed.
- Ensure the local copybook format is supported by DVM Studio.
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