# Allocating a generation data set

You can allocate a new generation data set in a GDG from the Remote Systems view.

Before you begin
You need to be connected to a z/OS system and to have defined a generation data group.
About this task
To allocate a new generation data set in the Remote Systems view, do these steps:

1. In the MVS Files note of the Remote Systems view, select a generation data group and then click Allocate Generation Data set on the pop-up menu. The Allocate Generation Data Set wizard opens.
2. Complete the fields on this wizard as follows:
   GDS name
     Specify either a relative generation number in the form of (+n) or the absolute generation number in the form of GxxxxVyy. The default is (+1).
   Like data set
     Specify the data set to be modeled for allocation. The default is the GDS of the current generation if it exists.
   Data set allocation characteristics
     Specify the allocation characteristics as a normal data set allocation.
3. Click Finish to allocate the new generation data set.

Parent topic: Viewing and working with generation data groups