Creating New Files
To create a new file:
1. From the File menu select New Data File.  The Open dialog box is displayed.
2. Enter the name of the file to be created.  Click OK to display the Data File Setup dialog box. Note: If the name of an existing data file is entered, the Select Data File dialog box is displayed. Click the Data File Setup button only if a setting needs to be changed. Otherwise, go to step 4.
3. Click on Analyze Library to specify and process the COBOL record description. Enter any other required File Information and click OK. Data Editor displays the Select Data File dialog box.
4. Leave the default selection Add in the Select Data File dialog box and click OK.
5. Data Editor displays the Record Format View. Add the first record, and then use the Record Menu to add more records.
6. Save your changes by selecting Save and Close Data File from the File menu.