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'''1. Transfer the file to UNIX:''' | '''1. Transfer the file to UNIX:''' | ||
− | :* Transfer the '''samp''' file, using an ASCII transfer, to the /ASKPLUS/visimage directory. | + | :* Transfer the '''samp''' macrodef file, using an ASCII transfer, to the /ASKPLUS/visimage directory. |
− | '''2. Backup the old definition file and copy the new | + | :: 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. |
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+ | ::: mv macrodef_e83.samp macrodef_e83.dos | ||
+ | ::: dos2unix <macrodef_e83.dos >macrodef_e83.samp | ||
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+ | '''2. Backup the old definition file and copy the new file:''' | ||
:* Logon to HPUX as '''askplus''' | :* Logon to HPUX as '''askplus''' | ||
:: cd /ASKPLUS/visimage | :: cd /ASKPLUS/visimage | ||
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'''3. Rebuild the indexed macro file used by AskPlus and Visimage:''' | '''3. Rebuild the indexed macro file used by AskPlus and Visimage:''' | ||
− | :This step requires that the macro file (/ASKPLUS/visimage/macro) is '''not''' in use. | + | :This step requires that the macro file (/ASKPLUS/visimage/macro) is '''not''' in use. All Visimage users must exit server and no AskPlus jobs should be running. |
:* While still logged in as '''askplus''' | :* While still logged in as '''askplus''' | ||
:: cd /ASKPLUS/visimage | :: cd /ASKPLUS/visimage | ||
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::: /ASKPLUS/vsrvtcp_49 -a -t –n30503 –a >/dev/null | ::: /ASKPLUS/vsrvtcp_49 -a -t –n30503 –a >/dev/null | ||
− | ::: Remember to start two listeners (on two different ports) if you have users running Visimage 2.6 and Visimage3. | + | ::: 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. |
Revision as of 04:22, 10 November 2014
Updating the Macro Definition File
The macro definition file is a text file that should be uploaded using an ASCII transfer.
Download the macro definition file here.
- Scroll to the bottom of the page and choose the version appropriate for AskPlus version E.8.3.3.
1. Transfer the file to UNIX:
- 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.
- mv macrodef_e83.samp macrodef_e83.dos
- dos2unix <macrodef_e83.dos >macrodef_e83.samp
2. Backup the old definition file and copy the new file:
- Logon to HPUX as askplus
- cd /ASKPLUS/visimage
- mv macrodef macrodefv26
- chmod macrodef_e83.samp 644 (The downloaded macrodef file may have a different name.)
- cp macrodef_e83.samp macrodef
3. Rebuild the indexed macro file used by AskPlus and Visimage:
- This step requires that the macro file (/ASKPLUS/visimage/macro) is not in use. All Visimage users must exit server and no AskPlus jobs should be running.
- While still logged in as askplus
- cd /ASKPLUS/visimage
- ./load_macros
- If you get an error that the file is in use and cannot be created (or purged), it might be necessary to bring the listener(s) down to ensure that the file is not being accessed.
- To kill the listener:
- Login as root
- /ASKPLUS/kill_vsrvtcp -stop_all
- Note, the above command will kill all copies of the listener running on any port.
- Run the load_macros script again, remember to login as the askplus user and cd visimage.
- To restart the listener:
- Login as root
- /ASKPLUS/vsrvtcp -a -t –n30501 –a >/dev/null
- /ASKPLUS/vsrvtcp_49 -a -t –n30503 –a >/dev/null
- 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.