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Import DDS

 To create file descriptions in the analysis for AS/400 files, import the Data Description Specifications (DDS) from the System I – AS/400 database.

From menu "Structure of Files", select "Import Description of Files / Tables".

Choose "AS/400" as data source and select "Access data in current format" to just get the file description, and be connected to the real data on DB2/400.

 

If a connection description already exists, you can use it, or create a new one.
If you have to create a new connection description, choose "Native AS/400 Access" mode when selecting the data source.

If you need some special connection properties, such as a different LIBL, you can create a connection description and set extended info, before to import file descriptions.