The CHKOUTMSG command in TURNOVER® for iSeries v100 is used to check out a specific message ID from a message file, allowing you to edit, track, and promote individual messages without locking the entire message file. This is a game-changer for granular control in multilingual apps, command interfaces, or any environment where message integrity matters.
What CHKOUTMSG Does
- Extracts a single message ID from a defined message file
- Copies it to a working message file for editing
- Locks the message ID to prevent concurrent changes
- Tracks the change in TURNOVER’s audit and promotion system
- Allows promotion of just the message ID, not the whole file
It’s ideal for environments where multiple developers need to update messages independently, without stepping on each other’s toes.
Typical Parameters
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
MSGID | The message ID to check out |
FROMMSGF | Source message file containing the original message |
FROMLIB | Library where the source message file resides |
TOMSGF | Target message file where the message ID will be copied |
TOLIB | Target library for the working message file |
REQUEST | Optional request ID to associate the checkout with a change request |
TASKID | Optional task ID for tracking |
PWLNAME | Optional Programmer Worklist name |
COMMENT | Optional description of the reason for checkout |