DataSet Utility Panel (Option 3.2)


The ISPF Data Set Utility Panel is a tool within the ISPF environment used for managing datasets on IBM mainframes. It provides options for creating, renaming, deleting, cataloging, uncataloging, and listing datasets.

Navigation - Option 3.2 from ISPF Primary Option Menu (ISPF Home Menu).

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Key Features -

  • Allocate new datasets.
  • Delete unused datasets.
  • Rename datasets.
  • Catalog or uncatalog datasets.
  • Modify dataset attributes.

Most used options -

Below is a detailed breakdown of each option on the ISPF Data Set Utility Panel:

  • A: Allocate new data set
  • R: Rename entire data set
  • D: Delete entire data set
  • blank: Data set information
  • C: Catalog data set
  • U: Uncatalog data set
  • S: Short data set information
  • V: VSAM Utilities
Note! These options are only applicable to both PDS (Partitioned DataSet) and PS (Physical Sequential).