The CHGPWLITM command in TURNOVER® for iSeries v100 is used to change the attributes of an existing item in a Programmer Worklist (PWL)—a core feature in the Programmer WorkList Manager (PWM).
If ADDPWLITM is how you load up your worklist, CHGPWLITM is how you fine-tune it as your project evolves.
Use this command to change an item (object or source entry) on the Programmer’s Worklist.
Use this command to change an item (object or source entry) on the Programmer’s Worklist.
CHGPWLITM command allows you to:
- Update the object name, type, or library
- Modify the action (e.g., *CHANGE, *CREATE, *DELETE)
- Reassign the item to a different task or request
- Add or revise the description
- Adjust the sequence number for ordering within the worklist
It’s the command-line equivalent of using option 2=Change on the Work with Worklist Items panel.
Here’s a breakdown of the key fields:
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
PWLNAME | Name of the Programmer Worklist |
OBJNAME | Name of the object to be changed |
OBJTYPE | Type of object (e.g., *PGM, *FILE, *MODULE) |
LIBRARY | Library where the object resides |
ACTION | New action to be performed (*CHANGE, *CREATE, *DELETE) |
DESCRIPTION | Updated description of the item |
TASKID | Optional task ID to link the item to a specific project or request |
SEQUENCE | New sequence number for ordering items |
You can also use *SAME for any field you don’t want to change.

