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tt_file_copy(3)
CDE


NAME
  tt_file_copy - copy objects from one file to a new file

SYNOPSIS
  #include <Tt/tt_c.h>
  Tt_status tt_file_copy(const char *oldfilepath,
			 const char *newfilepath);

DESCRIPTION
  The tt_file_copy function copies all objects that exist on the specified
  file to a new file.  If any objects already exist on newfilepath, they are
  not overwritten by the copy (that is, they are not removed.)

  The oldfilepath argument is a pointer to the name of the file whose objects
  are to be copied.  The newfilepath argument is a pointer to the name of the
  file on which to create the copied objects.

RETURN VALUE
  Upon successful completion, the tt_file_copy function returns the status of
  the operation as one of the following Tt_status values: The operation
  completed successfully.
  The ToolTalk service could not access the ToolTalk database needed for this
  operation.
  The ToolTalk service could not access the specified ToolTalk database in
  the expected place.  It does not appear to exist; administrative action is
  required.
  The specified file does not exist or it is inaccessible.
  The ttsession1 process is not running and the ToolTalk service cannot
  restart it.
  The specified pathname included an unsearchable directory.
  The pointer passed does not point to an object of the correct type for this
  operation.

SEE ALSO
  Tt/tt_c.h5, tt_file_move3, tt_file_destroy3.