Re: IFS file not showing most current data

wdsci-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx wrote on 05/03/2006 01:30:10 PM:

> Here's my two cents worth:
>
> If the file is opened through the RSE Tree View or the iSeries Table
View,
> the contents will be current with those on the AS/400.  If the file is
> reopened by selecting 'File', then choosing the recently edited
> member/file from the list there, I believe it will open the local copy.
I
> just verified this and the AS/400 doesn't even show a lock on a source
> physical file member opened for editing.

Yes, and with local files - if it uses an external editor.  The version it
opens is in the temp folder rather than where the filter points to.  So
saving changes saves to the temp folder.  If this is how it has to be, it
makes the ability to create local filters less than useful.

Phil


>
> Michael Quigley
> AS/400 Programming Coordinator
> The Way International
> www.TheWay.org
>