Installing Macro Definition Files

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Installing Macro Definition Files

The AskPlus macro file is built by running the load_macros script. When the script is executed the compiled macro file is built in the current directory. The compiled macro file is created from the following definition files:

  • /ASKPLUS/visimage/macrodef
  • /ASKPLUS/visimage/usermdef
  • ./usermdef
  • ./vsmacdef
  • Installing a new macrodef file:
  1. Download the latest macrodef file from the website.
  2. Login as the askplus user.
  3. Make a backup copy of the existing macrodef file.
  4. Transfer the macrodef file (ASCII) to /ASKPLUS/visimage.
  5. Rebuild (compile) the macro file as follows:
chmod 644 macrodef  << This step is VERY important for Vital Signs users! >>
cd /ASKPLUS/visimage
/ASKPLUS/load_macros
  • Verify that the macro file permissions are correct:
ll macro
The file must be writeable by all users, at least 666.