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I am interested in one of the file attributes at the time of a file was saved to tape. &nbsp;I have used the DSPOBJD command and learned that the attribute had been changed. &nbsp;That is why I was wondering if the attributes remain with the file when it is saved to tape.
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I am interested in one of the file attributes at the time of a file was saved to tape.  I have used the DSPOBJD command and learned that the attribute had been changed.  That is why I was wondering if the attributes remain with the file when it is saved to tape.

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I suppose that depends on what attribute you're interested in. To my knowledge, all attributes follow the file itself, except things like &quot;Last change date/time&quot; and &quot;Last restore date/time&quot;<br />
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HTH,<br />
DaveSlash
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I suppose that depends on what attribute you're interested in. To my knowledge, all attributes follow the file itself, except things like "Last change date/time" and "Last restore date/time"

HTH,
DaveSlash

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On the IBM AS/400 where are the attributes of a file stored? &nbsp;Do they reside with the file?<br />
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Is there a command to display the attributes of a file that is stored on a tape?
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On the IBM AS/400 where are the attributes of a file stored?  Do they reside with the file?

Is there a command to display the attributes of a file that is stored on a tape?

Iseries AS400 File Attributes

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