I set up a trigger on mkbrtype that only allows new branch types that have a specific format. 

However, now I am running into the problem where anyone can simply go back in and re-name that branch type afterwards to something that doesn't follow the formatting rule. 

So, How can I prevent the renaming of a branchtype  unless it also fits the format? 

Hi Bonnie,

You asked:

    I set up a trigger on mkbrtype that only allows new branch types that have a specific format.   However, now I am running into the problem where anyone can simply go back in and re-name that branch type afterwards to something that doesn't follow the formatting rule.  So, How can I prevent the renaming of a branchtype  unless it also fits the format?

The answer is:

you make a pre-op trigger on "modtype" then take advantage of env varabiles: CLEARCASE_BRTYPE  and CLEARCASE_NEW_TYPE

Plenty of exemples for ClearCase Triggers here:

http://abs-consulting.com/_faq/clearcase_triggers.php   (no cost, no signup required)

Hope this helps.

-Charles

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Charles Clarke III              

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Hi Charles, thanks so much for this resource. It looks like a very helpful site. I'll certainly check back with further questions.