how to map network drive for Clearcase View in Windows service?

Question

I want to map a clearcase view on network drive inside a windows service.
I have tried with net use command, but it did not work properly.

Answer 1

You should be able to run the same kind of command than the one used when paths are too long, which is subst:

subst X: c:\path\to\my\View # for snapshot view
subst X: M:\myView # for dynamic view

in order to map a view to a drive letter.

This should work from within a service, provided:

• you are using your Windows account (and not the "Local System account")
• the dynamic view is already started (and visible in the M:\ MVFS mounting point drive)