Re: [open-cobol-list] File permissions

[Brian Tiffin]

Hi John,

   I don't think this can be done with COBOL syntax.  But aside from 
calling "SYSTEM" with a chmod command after the fact, you can (on POSIX 
systems) modify the file creation mask.  Take a look at the man page for 
umask.  This will influence the default file creation settings before the 
fact.

Cheers,
Brian

On March 14, 2009 11:12:48 am John Culleton wrote:
> When I create a new file, is there a way to control output
> file permissons from within the COBOL program? I thought of
> using CALL "system" etc. but perhaps there is an easier way.