read only access using authorize ?

[Robert Gezelter]

Thomas,

I agree with John Gillings, if you must, create a scratch copy of the file locally with the appropriate permissions (WRITE).

Then do a DELETE/ERASE on the file when the operation is finished.

As to using a CAPTIVE command procedure, I would not say not to do it with the scratch copy, but I would not overly rely on CAPTIVE. Command scripts can have errors, and unless you are very careful, it is a potential hazard, which can be exploited. Remember, SYSUAF and RIGHTSLIST are the keystones of the entire security system.

- Bob Gezelter, http://www.rlgsc.com