[Info-vax] install/replace DCL.EXE

[uruguru]

On Sep 14, 3:19 pm, "R.A.Omond" <Roy.Om... at BlueBubble.UK.Com> wrote:
> Richard B. Gilbert wrote:
> > uruguru wrote:
> >>  Google says that after doing a install/replace of dcl.exe you have to
> >> logout and in again to make use of the new image.
> >>  An analyze/system on a new process shows that it uses the old
> >> dcl.exe.
> >>  Show dev/files shows both versions as open (dcl.exe;1 and dcl.exe;2).
> >>  Do I have to reboot to make use of the new image?
>
> > I believe that it would be sufficient for YOU to log out and log in
> > again in order for YOU to use the new image.  The same will work for
> > anyone else.  It's better, IMHO, to reboot.  This ensures that everyone
> > will use the new image.
>
> Good grief.  Reboot for that ????   Surely you jest.
>
> In any case, I think the OP is mistaking DCL.EXE for DCLTABLES.EXE.
>
> Instead of rebooting (gack), or even logging out and back in again,
> simply do:
>
>         $ set command/table=sys$share:dcltables

No. I'm not mistaking.
I have a new patched  dcl.exe in sys$system.
Set command does not apply to dcl.exe.