Can the TAPECOPY control statement be used to copy between different types of tape? i.e. 3480 to 3590

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Last Modified Date : 14/02/2018
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Question: 

Can I use the TAPECOPY function of Copycat to copy from one media type to a different media type?

Environment:  

Copycat 12.0

Answer: 

No, the TAPECOPY control statement requires that the input and output media be the same. To be able to change the media type use the FILECOPY control statement.