Re: PTF Save Files - Delete

[Simon Coulter <shc@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On 27/08/2009, at 12:37 AM, rob@xxxxxxxxx wrote:

> Let me see if I understand this.  Let's say you put on ptf SI12345.   
> And
> this ptf is to fix program QSYS/QABCDE.  After you order it you have  
> a ptf
> save file called QSI12345.

Correct.

> Now after you apply it temporarily you also
> have another save file called QSI12345S1 or something which has a  
> backup
> copy of QABCDE in it.

Not a save file but the old object renamed.

> If you apply it permanently then you will lose the QSI12345S1.

Correct.

> (Which is one DARN good reason to permanently apply ptfs
> prior to an OS upgrade or they will stay out there for all  
> eternity.) Now,
> you want to delete QSI12345 without permanently applying that ptf.

Which can be done. The save is not needed after the load. The PTF  
state is immaterial but should be loaded else you'll have to download  
again.

Regards,
Simon Coulter.
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