Importing a schedule is an easy way to maintain a persistent schedule across mainframe IPLs (Initial Program Loads). You can also make significant scheduling changes offline instead of changing individual schedules manually using the Schedule change option.
You can create the schedule import file manually when you first use the scheduling feature, or you can create it later using the schedule export option. You can create the schedule import file later because you can activate the scheduling feature with an empty schedule and later add individual schedules using the Schedule Insert option as needed.
The schedule export option lets you create a backup copy of your fine-tuned schedule or a uniquely tailored application system schedule to facilitate systems testing. For more information, see the chapters "Using Batch Link Schedule to Enhance your DB2 SP" and "IMS/DC Debugging Experience" in the CA InterTest Batch User Guide.