I want to edit text files in IFS, but the “Edit” menu option is disabled. How do I enable the edit tool in IFS?
You can enable the edit tool to work with specific file types (the default setting), or with all file types. These settings will apply to all users of the System i system. Note: the File Systems edit tool emulates the functionality of Notepad, opening and editing all files as text files, just as Notepad does. Enabling the edit tool for specific file types: • In Navigator for i select which system you want to work with from the My Connections folder. • Select File Systems -> Integrated File Systems. • Select Properties from the File menu. The Properties dialog will appear. • Enter a file extension (“.txt” for example) into the “File Extension” field, then click “Add”. • Click “OK” to save your changes. The Edit menu should now work for that file type. Enabling the edit tool for all file types: • In Navigator for i select which system you want to work with from the My Connections folder. • Select File Systems -> Integrated File Systems. • Select Properties from the File menu. The Propert
