An Edit Profile in ISPF is a configuration file that retains settings for editing datasets. These profiles store preferences like modes, masks, tabs, bounds, and more, allowing users to customize and save their editing environment for future sessions.

Key points -

• Retained Across Sessions: Edit profiles are saved automatically and reloaded each time a dataset is edited. Profiles are tied to the last qualifier of the dataset name.
• View/Edit Profile:
  • Use the PROF command to view the current profile.
  • PROF displays the profile.
  • PROF 4 shows 4 lines of profile settings.
  • PROF 8 shows 8 lines of profile settings.
• Customizable Settings: Users can create additional profiles for specific needs.

Common Edit Profile Values and Their Functions are listed below -

Value	Description
RECOVERY	Controls whether data recovery is enabled (ON or OFF).
NUMBERS	Specifies sequence numbering in columns (e.g., NUM ON STD COB).
CAPS	Converts all data to uppercase (ON) or retains case (OFF).
HEX	Displays data in hexadecimal format (HEX ON) or normal format (HEX OFF).
NULLS	Allows inserting characters by enabling null spaces in blank areas.
TABS	Enables hardware or logical tabs (TABS ON ALL).
SETUNDO	Defines how changes are tracked for the UNDO command (storage or recovery).
AUTOSAVE	Specifies how unsaved changes are handled: ON: Automatically saves changes on exit. OFF PROMPT: Prompts to save changes. OFF NOPROMPT: Exits without saving or prompting.
AUTONUM	Automatically renumbers lines upon saving (ON) or disables renumbering (OFF).
STATS	Enables or disables saving ISPF statistics for members.
PROFILE LOCK	Ensures consistent profiles across all members in a PDS.
IMACRO	Specifies a macro to run on newly created members.
PACK	Controls whether data is stored in packed form (ON or OFF).
NOTE	Includes explanatory notes with model code (NOTE ON).
TABS	Displays or resets tab locations.
MASK	Inserts predefined characters on new lines.
BNDS	Indicates and resets bounds with the BOUNDS command.
COLS	Displays or hides column numbers (COL ON or COL OFF).

Examples -

Purpose	Command
To view the current profile	PROF
To see a detailed view	PROF 8
To display data in hexadecimal	HEX ON
To return to normal display	HEX OFF
Enable tabs	TABS ON ALL
Reset tabs	TABS OFF
Automatically save changes	AUTOSAVE ON
Prompt before saving	AUTOSAVE OFF PROMPT
Show column numbers	COL ON
Hide column numbers	COL OFF
Reset bounds to default	BOUNDS

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