Tom,

Besides using the POSIX stuff there are MPE commands that let you do
this.

PURGELINK <file>
RENAME <newfile>,<file>

I use this to replace currently in use program files so that when the
user exits they will get the new version when they re-enter. Also works
good for UDC files as well.

John Zoltak
North American Mfg Co

> -----Original Message-----
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> Sent: Thursday, February 25, 1999 10:28 AM
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> Subject: [HP3000-L] MPE Posix utility?
>
>
> What is the name and syntax of the Posix utility that allows
> you to assign a new file, that is given the same name as the
> one you are replacing, and the new file will replace the old
> file when the last user closes it?  I'm looking to use it to
> replace a production file while users are on the system
> without asking them to log off then back on to change the
> file.  I've seen it and used it but am unable to recall the name.
>
> TIA,
>
> tom renz
>