Creating message files

About this task

In the Remote System Explorer, you can create message files in libraries on your IBM® i server, similar to the CRTMSGF command in PDM, which creates a user-defined message file for storing message descriptions. You can add message descriptions to the message file, edit your message descriptions, and display the descriptions.

To create a message file:

Procedure

  1. In the Remote Systems view, expand your connection, and then expand Objects > Library list.
  2. Right-click the library in which you want to create the message file, and select New > Message File.
  3. Enter the name of the message file you want to create, or click Browse to select a message file from a specific library. If you choose to browse to an existing message file, you need to rename it after it appears in the Message file field.
  4. (Optional) Add a description in the Text field.
  5. (Optional) Click Next to define advanced options for your message file, such as authority, coded character set ID, or file size.
  6. Click Finish.

Results

Your new message file now displays under your selected library.

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