The CPYPWL command in TURNOVER® for iSeries v100 is used to copy an entire Programmer Worklist (PWL), including all its items, metadata, and associations. It’s a brilliant way to clone a worklist for reuse across projects, developers, or training environments without manually rebuilding it.
What CPYPWL Does
This command:
Creates a new worklist by duplicating an existing one
Copies all worklist items, including object names, types, actions, and sequences
Preserves links to forms, tasks, and requests (if specified)
Allows reassignment to a different programmer, project, or release
Supports both interactive and batch processing
It’s the command-line equivalent of using option 3=Copy on the Work with Programmer Worklists panel.
Typical Parameters
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
FROMPWL | Name of the existing worklist to copy |
TOPWL | Name of the new worklist to create |
DESCRIPTION | Description for the new worklist |
PROGRAMMER | ID of the programmer to assign the new worklist to |
PROJECT | Optional project ID to associate with the new worklist |
RELEASE | Optional release/version ID |
COPYITEMS | Whether to copy the items (*YES or *NO) |
STATUS | Initial status of the new worklist (*OPEN, *STARTED, etc.) |
You can also use *SAME for fields you want to retain from the original worklist.