add -ina to your restore command:
res file -pic -ina

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> -----Original Message-----
> From: hmichael AT MIRLE.COM DOT TW [SMTP:hmichael AT MIRLE.COM DOT TW]
> Sent: Monday, April 23, 2001 7:12 AM
> To:   ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU
> Subject:      How do I restore  files  from inactive version?
> 
> My policy is :
> Versions Data Exists     4
> Versions Data Deleted    4
> Retain Extra Versions    30
> Retain Only Version      60
> 
> I have a test for this case.
> I modify the file : test.txt befor I backup .
> I execute the backup command : dsmc inc test.txt
> I do it 4 times.
> I try to res the oldest file but I always get the latest version.
> 
> I use the command : res file -pic , there is only a version (active
> version)
> .
> I use the command : q content volumn_name test.txt
> There are 4 versions in the stgpool.
> 
> How do I restore  files  from inactive version?