I use an indirect file to feed input to ascotble - I have a lot of
     users that require capability...

     example..  ASOTFILE

     p_dev = user1.account
     p_dev = user2.account

     then,    ASCOTBLE < ASOTFILE


     Note - only 'user1.account' or 'user2.account is allowed to associate
     to p_dev - user3 cannot, even if SM.  Also, if user1.account
     associates to p_dev then user2,account cannot until user1.account
     disassociates from p_dev.

     I provide UDCF's to the users to accomplish each task without leaving
     the device associated...

     e.g..


     PARM PDEV="NOTSPECIFIED"
     IF "!PDEV <> "NOTSPECIFIED"
       ERRCLEAR
       SHOWDEV !PDEV
       IF CIERROR = 0
          INPUT ANSWER;PROMPT="STARTSPOOL, CORRECT (N)/Y > "
          IF UPS("!ANSWER") = "Y"
             ASSOCIATE !PDEV
             STARTSPOOL !PDEV
             DISASSOCIATE !PDEV
          ELSE
             ECHO
             ECHO Operation aborted by user...
             ECHO
          ENDIF
       ENDIF
     ENDIF

     Hope this helps..


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Subject: how to associate
Author:  [log in to unmask] at Internet-Gateway
Date:    2/14/97 7:16 AM


hi all!

i'm trying to associate one of my users with a printer but am not
having any luck with asoctbl - i think.  when i run ascotbl, i type
"aplp=carol.sis" and then "e" to exit.  when i type "associate aplp",
i get "Associating this device (ASSOCIATE) requires system manager's
permission. (CIERR 3059)" back (and this is when i'm manager.sys at
the console...).  someone care to share the incantation-du-jour :-)
thanks!          - donna