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>Johno: /* Updating the Macro Definition File */

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 :::cd /var/summit/spectrum/LIVE/vsdata/data/mbrshln  (Check /ASKPLUS/vsdata/vitalsigns.ini for the correct path)
 :::ls (if the files are all extract files MBRFILECCYYMMDD, SHFILECCYYMMDD, etc - you are in the correct directory)
-:::rm *CCYYMMDD  (Where CCYYMMDD is the appropriate date for the files you just created.)
+:::rm *  ('''Make sure you are in the correct location before issuing this command!''')
 ::Contact support if you are unsure about any of these steps.

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 :::cd /var/summit/spectrum/LIVE/vsdata/data/mbrshln  (Check /ASKPLUS/vsdata/vitalsigns.ini for the correct path)
 :::ls (if the files are all extract files MBRFILECCYYMMDD, SHFILECCYYMMDD, etc - you are in the correct directory)
-:::rm * ('''Make sure you are in the correct location before issuing this command!''')
+:::rm *CCYYMMDD  (Where CCYYMMDD is the appropriate date for the files you just created.)
 ::Contact support if you are unsure about any of these steps.

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 == Updating the Macro Definition File ==
-The macro definition file is a text file that should be uploaded using an ASCII transfer.
+The macro definition file is a text file that should be uploaded using an ASCII transfer.  '''Vital Signs users should perform the test at the end of these instructions after updating the macro file.'''
 Download the macro definition file [https://www.vital-soft.com/product-downloads/ here].

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 :* Transfer the '''samp''' macrodef file, using an ASCII transfer, to the /ASKPLUS/visimage directory.
-:: Using vi, verify that the file is a valid UNIX file.  In vi, you should '''not''' see any ^M characters at the end of each line.  If ^M characters appear at the end of each line, convert the file using the following commands.
+::Using vi, verify that the file is a valid UNIX file.  In vi, you should '''not''' see any ^M characters at the end of each line.  If ^M characters appear at the end of each line, convert the file using the following commands.
-::: mv macrodef_e83.samp macrodef_e83.dos
+:::mv macrodef_e83.samp macrodef_e83.dos
-::: dos2ux <macrodef_e83.dos >macrodef_e83.samp
+:::dos2ux <macrodef_e83.dos >macrodef_e83.samp
 '''2. Backup the old definition file and copy the new one:'''
 :* Logon to HPUX as '''askplus'''
-:: cd /ASKPLUS/visimage
+::cd /ASKPLUS/visimage
-:: mv macrodef macrodefv26
+::mv macrodef macrodefv26
-:: cp macrodef_e83.samp macrodef (The downloaded macrodef file may have a different name.)
+::cp macrodef_e83.samp macrodef (The downloaded macrodef file may have a different name.)
-:: chown askplus macrodef (Make sure the file is owned by askplus)
+::chown askplus macrodef (Make sure the file is owned by askplus)
-:: chmod 644 macrodef
+::chmod 644 macrodef
 '''3. Rebuild the indexed macro file used by AskPlus and Visimage:'''
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 ::Note, Visimage users will need to restart server to see the new macro definitions.
 To test that the new setup is valid, start server from Visimage or run a test job that uses AskPlus.
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 ::Once the job has started successfully and built at least one extract file successfully, kill the job, then ''clean up'' any created files as follows:
-::: cd /var/summit/spectrum/LIVE/vsdata/data/mbrshln  (Check /ASKPLUS/vsdata/vitalsigns.ini for the correct path)
+:::cd /var/summit/spectrum/LIVE/vsdata/data/mbrshln  (Check /ASKPLUS/vsdata/vitalsigns.ini for the correct path)
-::: ls (if the files are all extract files MBRFILECCYYMMDD, SHFILECCYYMMDD, etc - you are in the correct directory)
+:::ls (if the files are all extract files MBRFILECCYYMMDD, SHFILECCYYMMDD, etc - you are in the correct directory)
-::: rm * ('''Make sure you are in the correct location before issuing this command!''')
+:::rm * ('''Make sure you are in the correct location before issuing this command!''')
-:: Contact support if you are unsure about any of these steps.
+::Contact support if you are unsure about any of these steps.

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 '''3. Rebuild the indexed macro file used by AskPlus and Visimage:'''
 :* While still logged in as '''askplus'''
-:: cd /ASKPLUS/visimage
+::cd /ASKPLUS/visimage
-:: rm macro (if the purge fails, make sure the file is owned by askplus)
+::rm macro (if the purge fails, make sure the file is owned by askplus)
-:: /ASKPLUS/load_macros
+::/ASKPLUS/load_macros
-::Visimage users will need to restart server to see the new macro definitions.
+::Note, Visimage users will need to restart server to see the new macro definitions.
 :*To kill the listener:

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	::: ls (if the files are all extract files MBRFILECCYYMMDD, SHFILECCYYMMDD, etc - you are in the correct directory)		::: ls (if the files are all extract files MBRFILECCYYMMDD, SHFILECCYYMMDD, etc - you are in the correct directory)
	::: rm * ('''Make sure you are in the correct location before issuing this command!''')		::: rm * ('''Make sure you are in the correct location before issuing this command!''')
		+
		+	:: Contact support if you are unsure about any of these steps.

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 ::: Remember to start two listeners (on two different ports) if you have users running Visimage 2.6 and Visimage3.  Use port numbers appropriate on your system.  Please note, the default port number is normally defined in '''/etc/services''' under the '''askplus''' entry.  There is no need to specify the -n parameter to start server on the default port.
-To test that the new setup is valid, start server from Visimage or run a test job that uses AskPlus.  Vital Signs users should run the following test.
+To test that the new setup is valid, start server from Visimage or run a test job that uses AskPlus.
 :* Login as bolive
 :: /VSJOBS/JVSLOAD_MBRSHLN

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 Download the macro definition file [https://www.vital-soft.com/product-downloads/ here].
-:* Scroll to the bottom of the page and choose the version appropriate for AskPlus version E.8.3.3.
+:* Scroll to the bottom of the page and choose the version appropriate for Visimage3 and AskPlus version E.8.3.3.
 '''1. Transfer the file to UNIX:'''