access=readonly to already defined libraries

[eguva]

Hi,

I have a file with all libnames defined.They all have write access.Now how can I make all the defined libraries or a few selected ones readonly.
I can get the librefs,paths from dictionary.memn=bers and can create a macro to give readoly access to all opf the defined liobraries.
I was wondering if there is any option or can we change the libname stetement options in a separate step?

Eguva

 

[ChrisW75]

I'd say that using the Dictionary tables to build statements to redefine the libraries as you said would be the best option.

Chris
Business Analyst, Code Monkey, Data Wrangler.
SAS Guru.

 

[eguva]

Hi Chris,

It looks like the options for libname cannot be changed once defined.Its wierd.
Anyways, here is another question.

Libname test "C:\test";
Libname yesy1(test) access=readonly;

I think this should word right.This should give read only access to the library right?

Thanks,
Kiran

 

[ChrisW75]

Apparently not. I just tried this and it still let me write out to a dataset in yesy1.

Try doing this instead...

Libname test "C:\tempsas";

Libname test "C:\tempsas" access=readonly;

Chris
Business Analyst, Code Monkey, Data Wrangler.
SAS Guru.