[Info-vax] Command tables not propagated to subprocesses

[IanMiller]

On Aug 20, 12:13 pm, Bob Gezelter <gezel... at rlgsc.com> wrote:
> On Aug 20, 5:24 am, Anders.Wal... at om.com wrote:
>
> > Hi,
>
> > I need to run "Set command" to update a command to accept a new C++
> > qualifier.
>
> > The problem is that when I run MMS (which executes all commands in a
> > spawned subprocess) the new qualifier has disappeared. The subprocess
> > does not inherit the modified command table.
>
> > How can I modify the "default" command tables that are available
> > directly after login with the new c++ qualifier?
>
> > I am running on on old Alpha VMS 7.2.
>
> > Thanks for any help.
>
> Anders,
>
> With all due respect, I must differ with Ian.
>
> The described procedure will change the DCL tables for ALL users on
> the system, not necessarily the desired outcome.
>
> To change the DCL tables for a particular user, the value in the
> SYSUAF is /CLITABLES, and is managed using AUTHORIZE. Basically, one
> clones the standard system file and then modifies the clone as needed.
> The field can hold up to 31 characters. Please take note of the
> warning in the applicable HELP text that the standard DCLTABLES is
> used for NETWORK processes.
>
> I hope that the above is helpful.
>
> - Bob Gezelter,http://www.rlgsc.com


True. If only want one user or a few users to have the updated command
definition then a separate DCL tables file is the way to go,