Installing Macro Definition Files

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.