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Modify and Activate ACFFDR Changes

To modify the ACFFDR using CA‑ACTIVATOR, refer to Task M9C0I023 for detailed information. The instructions below outline the proper sequence of steps to follow when activating ACFFDR changes in CMS. Read all of the instructions carefully before activating a new ACFFDR. We recommend you do not activate ACFFDR changes during periods of heavy system activity.

To modify and activate ACFFDR option changes:

1. Use CA‑ACTIVATOR to modify and reassemble the ACFFDR. The default ACFFDR resides in ACFFDR ASSEMBLE. See the “Default Field Definition Record” appendix for the default ACFFDR listing.
2. After reassembling the ACFFDR, move the new ACFFDR text file to the appropriate CA‑ACF2 service machine read‑only minidisk. CA ACF2 for z/VM reaccesses all read‑only minidisks before it reloads the ACFFDR. CA ACF2 for z/VM locates the text file through standard CMS search conventions.

   To move the ACFFDR, follow these steps:

   • Enter the following command to erase the old ACFFDR:

     ERASE ACFFDR TXTOLD fm
     

   fm

   The filemode of the disk where the ACFFDR resides.

   • Enter the following command to rename the current ACFFDR so it becomes your backup copy:

     	RENAME ACFFDR TEXT fm = TXTOLD fm
     

   fm

   The filemode of the disk where the ACFFDR resides.

   • Enter the following command to copy the ACFFDR:

     	COPYFILE ACFFDR TEXT A = = fm
     

   fm

   The filemode where you want the ACFFDR to resiEnter the following CP command to reload the new version into storage:

   	ACFSERVE RELOAD FDR
   

   See the Administrator Guide contains for information about the ACFSERVE commands.

   The following chart represents a brief overview of activating specific ACFFDR options:

CA ACF2 for z/VM only uses the @SYSID during a system IPL. To change the current SYSID, enter the following command:

	ACFSERVE RELOAD CONTROL(VMO)

We do not recommend refreshing the @UID macro of ACFFDR.

• Issue the appropriate ACF SHOW subcommand to verify that your changes are active.