Re: Rename streamfile in IFS

[David Gibbs <david@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Werner Noll wrote:
> we need in an application program to rename streamfiles in the IFS, where
> the owner is not the current user.
> For renaming we decided the API "Qp0lRenameKeep". But this API  (as well as
> other rename procedures) does not  support "adopted authority". Therefore
> only the file owner can rename the file.
> Is there a work arround or any other suggestion to solve this problem.
> Many thanks in advance.

You need to use the profile handle switching API's QSYGETPH & QWTSETP to
switch to the user who has authority (and, obviously, switch back to the
original user).

david