Copying a variant

This procedure describes how to copy a variant for a specific program.

Before you begin

Do one of the following:

• Windows: Open a new DOS prompt window.
• UNIX: Ensure that you are logged on as the Control-M/Agent user.

To copy a variant:

• Type one of the following commands:
  • UNIX:

    ctmr3req -SAPR3-ACTION var_copy -SAPR3-ACCOUNT <account_name>

    -SAPR3-PROGRAM <program_name> -SAPR3-VAR <Original Variant Name>

    -SAPR3-NEW_VAR <New Variant Name>

  • Windows:

    <Agent home directory>\CM\SAP\EXE\ctmr3req -SAPR3-ACTION var_copy

    -SAPR3-ACCOUNT <account_name> -SAPR3-PROGRAM <program_name>

    -SAPR3-VAR <Original Variant Name> -SAPR3-NEW_VAR <New Variant Name>

    [-Agent <agent_name>]

  For a list of parameters, see var_copy parameters

  EXAMPLE: The ctmr3req utility is used to copy Variant VAR_.A to a new Variant VAR_B using the STAR account for program PROG1.All parameters are mandatory.

  ctmr3req -SAPR3-ACTION var_copy -SAPR3-ACCOUNT STAR

  SAPR3-PROGRAM PROG1 -SAPR3-VAR VAR_A -SAPR3-NEW_VAR VAR_B