Methods for saving IBM-supplied document library objects and folders

 

This information describes common save methods for saving IBM^® supplied document library objects.

Table 1. IBM-supplied document library objects and folders information

Item description	When changes occur	Contains user data or changes?	IBM-supplied data?
IBM-supplied document library objects and folders (usually start with Q, used by iSeries™ Access Family)	These library objects change when you update licensed programs.	No1	Yes

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You should avoid changing objects or storing user data in these IBM-supplied libraries or folders. You could lose or destroy these changes when you install a new release of the operating system. If you make changes to objects in these libraries, note them carefully in a log for future reference.

Common save method for IBM-supplied document library objects and folders	Requires restricted state?
SAVDLO2	No3
GO SAVE command, menu option 21	Yes
GO SAVE command, menu option 23	No3, 4
GO SAVE command, menu option 30	Yes
GO SAVE command, menu option 32	Yes

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To ensure that the system saves all iSeries Access Family data, end subsystem QSERVER.

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For procedures where the system does not require a restricted state, 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.

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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.

 

Parent topic:

Methods for saving user data

Related concepts
Saving your system while it is active Saving changed document library objects

Related reference
Saving document library objects (DLOs)