Methods for saving distribution objects

 

This information describes common save methods for distribution objects.

Table 1. Distribution objects information

Item description	When changes occur	Contains user data or changes?	IBM-supplied data?
Distribution objects	Distribution objects in QUSRSYS change regularly.	Yes	No

Common save method for distribution objects	Requires restricted state?
SAVDLO	No1
GO SAVE command, menu option 21	Yes
GO SAVE command, menu option 23	No1, 2
GO SAVE command, menu option 30	Yes
GO SAVE command, menu option 32	Yes

¹

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.

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.

 

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)