Copying a format

If you are defining a new format that is similar to an existing one, then you can copy the existing format and then make changes. This provides a fast way to duplicate format information without having to redefine the format.

  1. Access Format (RW20.1).
  2. Click New Format to access Define Format (RW20.2).
  3. On the Main tab, click Copy to access Format Copy (RW20.8).
  4. Copy the format. Use these guidelines to specify the field values:
    New Format

    Specify the name of the new format that you want to create. You can also specify a description for the new format.

    Note: If you do not specify a new description, then the description of the format that you are copying is used as the default.
    Folder

    Select the folder in which you want to store the format.

    Copy Format

    Select the existing format that you want to copy.

Follow-up tasks

  • Modify the new format as needed to make it unique.