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:: ./load_macros
 
:: ./load_macros
  
:It might be necessary to bring the listener down to ensure that the file is not being accessed.   
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: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:  
 
:*To kill the listener:  
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:: /ASKPLUS/kill_vsrvtcp -stop_all
 
:: /ASKPLUS/kill_vsrvtcp -stop_all
 
   
 
   
Note, the above command will kill all copies of the listener running on any port.
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::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.
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::Run the '''load_macros''' script again, remember to login as the askplus user and cd visimage.
  
 
:* To restart the listener:
 
:* To restart the listener:

Revision as of 04:11, 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 file, using an ASCII transfer, to the /ASKPLUS/visimage directory.

2. Backup the old definition file and copy the new definition file:

  • Logon to HPUX as askplus
cd /ASKPLUS/visimage
mv macrodef macrodefv26
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. You must have all users exit server in Visimage 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.