============================================================================= Run Date: SEP 03, 2026 Designation: MAG*3*355 Package : MAG - IMAGING Priority: Mandatory Version : 3 SEQ #278 Status: Released Compliance Date: OCT 04, 2026 ============================================================================= Associated patches: (v)MAG*3*347 <<= must be installed BEFORE `MAG*3*355' Subject: VISTA IMAGING BACKGROUND PROCESSOR MAINTENANCE Category: - Routine Description: ============ MAG*3.0*355 provides fixes to the VistA Imaging Background Processor. This patch addresses the following defects: Defect(s): ========== VISTAIS-7315/INC26879377(Parent), INC27448581, INC28310725, INC31283508, INC34472545, INC35587413, INC38664921, INC38685745, INC39713886, INC40283961 (Child tickets) - Abstract Queue failures, VistA Imaging Clinical Display fails to open - PDF's from EPSI (and other sources) and fails to generate an abstract or show the abstract image in VistA Imaging Clinical Display. Location Reporting Incident: Palo Alto VA Medical Center (CA), Manchester VA Medical Center, NH Adaptive Maintenance(s): ======================== VISTAIS-7291 - P355 Update Background Processor About Box & Log file. VISTAIS-7292 - P355 Update Background Verifier About Box & Log file. VISTAIS-7293 - P355 Update Background Purge About Box & Log file. VISTAIS-7294 - P355 Update Background Thumbnail Maker About Box and Log file. VISTAIS-7295 - P355 Upgrade Background Processor Suite to Delphi 12.2. EHRM Impact Statement: ---------------------- This patch should have no EHRM impact, and can be installed at all sites, including EHRM converted sites. Patch Components: ----------------- Files & Fields Associated: File Name (Number) Field Name (Number) New/Modified/Deleted ------------------ ------------------- -------------------- N/A Forms Associated: Form Name File Number New/Modified/Deleted --------- ----------- -------------------- N/A Mail Groups Associated: Mail Group Name New/Modified/Deleted --------------- -------------------- N/A Options Associated: Option Name Type New/Modified/Deleted ----------- ---- -------------------- N/A Protocols Associated: Protocol Name New/Modified/Deleted ------------- -------------------- N/A Security Keys Associated: Security Key Name ----------------- N/A Templates Associated: Template Name Type File Name (Number) New/Modified/Deleted ------------- ---- ------------------ -------------------- N/A Remote Procedures Associated: Remote Procedure Name New/Modified/Deleted --------------------- -------------------- N/A Parameter Definitions Associated: Parameter Name New/Modified/Deleted -------------- -------------------- N/A Additional Information: ----------------------- Blood Bank Team Coordination: N/A New Service Requests (NSRs): N/A Patient Safety Issues (PSIs): N/A Defect Tracking System Ticket(s) & Overview: -------------------------------------------- 1. VISTAIS-7315/INC26879377(Parent), INC27448581, INC28310725, INC31283508, INC34472545, INC35587413, INC38664921, INC38685745, INC39713886, INC40283961 (Child tickets) - Abstract Queue failures, VistA Imaging Clinical Display fails to open - PDF's from EPSI (and other sources) and fails to generate an abstract or show the abstract image in VistA Imaging Clinical Display. Problem: -------- Abstract Queue failures - PDF's from EPSI (and other sources) fail to generate abstract or open in VI Display. The PDF's open directly through File explorer. Background Processor error is "Make Abstract Error/ File access error: Exception: Cannot open document". VistA Imaging Clinical Display errors out "File does not exist Notify IRM". Resolution: ----------- The solution requires "Accusoft MD V18.2 ActiveX" installation as well as setting a flag which allows processing of PDFs that contain "XFA" data. Added a shared routine to Background Processor's Thumbnail/Abstract Maker which sets the flag to "True" and enables the successful processing of "XFA PDFs" through the abstract queue. Adaptive Maintenance Tracking System Ticket(s) & Overview: ---------------------------------------------------------- 1. VISTAIS-7291- P355 Update Background Processor About Box & Log file. Problem: -------- The Delphi Version, RPC Broker version, and Windows operating system version should be added to the Background Queue Processor's "About box" so that users can identify which versions of Delphi, RPC Broker, and Windows are being used. Resolution: ----------- Coding Changes were made to the Background Queue Processor to include the Delphi version, the RPC Broker version, and Windows Operating System versions in the "About box". 2. VISTAIS-7292- P355 Update Background Verifier About Box & Log file. Problem: -------- The Delphi Version, RPC Broker version, and Windows operating system version should be added to the Background Verifier program's "About box" so that users can identify which versions of Delphi, RPC Broker, and Windows are being used. Resolution: ----------- Coding Changes were made to the Background Verifier program to include the Delphi version, the RPC Broker version, and Windows Operating System versions in the "About box". 3. VISTAIS-7293- P355 Update Background Purge About Box & Log file. Problem: -------- The Delphi Version, RPC Broker version, and Windows operating system version should be added to the Background Purge program's "About box" so users can identify which versions of Delphi, RPC Broker, and Windows are being used. Resolution: ----------- Coding Changes were made to the Background Purge program to include the Delphi version, the RPC Broker version, and Windows Operating System versions in the "About box". 4. VISTAIS-7294- P355 Update Background Thumbnail Maker About Box and Log file. Problem: -------- The Delphi Version and Windows operating system version should be added to the Background Processor Thumbnail Maker program's "About box" so that users can identify which versions of Delphi and Windows are being used (this program does not use the RPC Broker). Resolution: ----------- Coding Changes were made to the Background Processor Thumbnail Maker program to include the Delphi version and Windows Operating System version in the "About box". 5. VISTAIS-7295- P355 Upgrade Background Processor Suite to Delphi 12.2. Problem: -------- In the Background Processor Suite, all client programs need to be upgraded to the latest version of Delphi (12.2) for TRM compliance. Resolution: ----------- All applications in the Background Processor Suite (Background Queue Processor, BP Verifier, BP Purge, Import OCX, HTMLArchiver, Thumbnail Maker and Abstract Maker) were upgraded to Delphi 12.2 and each was unit tested. Test Sites: ----------- Palo Alto VA Medical Center (CA) White River Junction VA Medical Center (VT) SNOW Change Order #: -------------------- Palo Alto VA Medical Center (CA) - CHG0767046 White River Junction VA Medical Center (VT) - CHG0766858 Software and Documentation Retrieval Instructions: -------------------------------------------------- The software for this patch is being released using a host file and EXE file. The host file is available at the following location: /srv/vista/patches/SOFTWARE/MAG3_0P355.KID Other Software Files: This release also includes other software files. Other software files can be obtained by accessing the URL: https://download.vista.domain.ext/index.html/SOFTWARE File Title File Name Format --------------------------------------------------------------------- Kernel Installation and MAG3_0P355.KID ASCII Distribution System (KIDS) build for Patch 355 Background Processor Client MAG3_0P355_BACKGROUND_PROCESSOR_SETUP.EXE Installation File Binary Documentation describing the new functionality is included in this release. Documentation can be found on the VA Software Documentation Library at: https://www.domain.ext/vdl/. Documentation can also be obtained at https://download.vista.domain.ext/index.html/SOFTWARE Documentation Title Name File -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Patch Description for MAG*3.0*355 MAG3_0P355_PATCH_DESCRIPTION.PDF Deployment, Installation, Back-Out, MAG3_0P355_DIBRG.PDF and Rollback Guide Patch Installation: ------------------- Pre/Post Installation Overview: Supported Client Versions: When MAG*3.0*355 is released, the list of supported versions of VistA Imaging Client Name will change: Client Versions Supported: 3.0.355 3.0.347 3.0.331 Client Versions No Longer Supported: 3.0.293 3.0.325 3.0.248 The post-install routine MAGIP355 sends an install message to MAG Enterprise, which is automatically deleted after the KIDS installation completes. Pre-Installation Instructions: ------------------------------ MAG*3.0*355 must be installed on the VistA System and 64-bit Workstation and/or Server on which the VistA Imaging Application will be used. This patch must be installed by the compliance date. All released VistA Imaging patches must be installed on the VistA system before installing MAG*3.0*355. This patch may be installed with users on the system although it is recommended that it be installed during non-peak hours to minimize potential disruption to users. This patch should take less than 5 minutes to install. KIDS Installation Instructions: ------------------------------ 1. Use the Load a Distribution option contained on the Kernel Installation and Distribution System Menu to load the Host file. When prompted to "Enter a Host File:" enter /srv/vista/patches/SOFTWARE/MAG3_0P355.KID 2. From the Kernel Installation and Distribution System Menu, select the Installation Menu. From this menu, A. Select the Verify Checksums in Transport Global option to confirm the integrity of the routines that are in the transport global. When prompted for the INSTALL NAME enter the patch or build name. (ex. MAG*3.0*355) NOTE: Using will not bring up a Multi-Package build even if it was loaded immediately before this step. It will only bring up the last patch in the build. B. Select the Backup a Transport Global option to create a backup message. You must use this option and specify what to backup; the entire Build or just Routines. The backup message can be used to restore the routines and components of the build to the pre-patch condition. i. At the Installation option menu, select Backup a Transport Global ii. At the Select INSTALL NAME prompt, enter your build MAG*3.0*355. iii. When prompted for the following, enter "R" for Routines or "B" for Build. Select one of the following: B Build R Routines Enter response: Build iv. When prompted "Do you wish to secure this message? NO//", press and take the default response of "NO". v. When prompted with, "Send mail to: Last name, First Name", press to take default recipient. Add any additional recipients. vi. When prompted with "Select basket to send to: IN//", press and take the default IN mailbox or select a different mailbox. C. You may also elect to use the following options: i. Print Transport Global - This option will allow you to view the components of the KIDS build. ii. Compare Transport Global to Current System - This option will allow you to view all changes that will be made when this patch is installed. It compares all the components of this patch, such as routines, DDs, templates, etc. D. Select the Install Package(s) option and choose the patch to install. i. If prompted 'Want KIDS to Rebuild Menu Trees Upon Completion of Install? NO//', answer . ii. When prompted 'Want KIDS to INHIBIT LOGONs during the install? NO//', answer . iii. When prompted 'Want to DISABLE Scheduled Options, Menu Options, and Protocols? NO//', answer . iv. When prompted 'Delay Install (Minutes): (0 - 60): 0//', answer 0. v. Enter the Device you want to print the Install messages. You can queue the install by enter a 'Q' at the device prompt. Enter a '^' to abort the install. DEVICE: HOME// Linux Telnet /SSh Install Started for MAG*3.0*355 : 6/18/2026@12:01 Build Distribution Date: 6/1/2026 Installing Routines: 6/18/2026@12:01 Running Post-Install Routine: POS^MAGIP355 Post Install Mail Message: 6/18/2026@12:02 Updating Routine file... Updating KIDS files... MAG*3.0*355 Installed. 6/18/2026@12:02 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- +------------------------------------------------------------+ 100% | 25 50 75 | Complete +------------------------------------------------------------+ Install Completed Post-Installation Instructions: ------------------------------- N/A Back-Out/Roll Back Plan: ------------------------ Please refer to the Deployment, Implementation, Back-Out and Rollback Guide (MAG3_0P355_DIBRG.PDF) for instructions. Installing and Updating the Background Processor Application: ------------------------------------------------------------ For installing or updating the Application, refer to the VistA Imaging System Installation Guide. Uninstalling the Background Processor Application: ------------------------------------------------- For uninstalling Background Processor applications, refer to the VistA Imaging System Installation Guide KIDS Uninstall: --------------- If it is necessary to uninstall the MAG*3.0*355 VistA KIDS, the patch backup must be installed. The Kernel Installation & Distribution System menu option, Backup a Transport Global should have been used to create a patch backup of the build prior to installing the patch. (see Installation Steps section, step 2b). Administrators will need to check MailMan for the backup message sent by the Backup a Transport Global function executed prior to the patch install. The patch backup must first be loaded from the MailMan backup message, by performing the message action Xtract KIDS, followed by the PackMan function INSTALL/CHECK MESSAGE. The patch may then be installed using the Install Package(s) option in the KIDS Installation menu. 1. Navigate to the Mailman inbox containing the patch backup message. a. Select the MAG*3.0*355 backup message as shown below: * Backup of MAG*3.0*355 install on b. At the "Enter message action:" prompt, select the Xtract PackMan option. c. At the "Select PackMan function:" prompt, select the Install/Check Message option. d. Enter Yes at the prompt "OK to continue with Load?" 2. Navigate to the Kernel Installation and Distribution System Menu and select the Installation Menu. From this menu: a. Select the Install Package(s) option and choose the patch to install. At the "Select INSTALL NAME:" prompt, enter MAG*3.0*355b i. If prompted 'Want KIDS to Rebuild Menu Trees Upon Completion of Install? NO//', answer NO. ii. When prompted 'Want KIDS to INHIBIT LOGONs during the install? NO//', answer NO. iii. When prompted 'Want to DISABLE Scheduled Options, Menu Options, and Protocols? NO//', answer NO. iv. When prompted 'Delay Install (Minutes): (0 - 60): 0//', answer 0. Example, Loading Patch Backup (Build) -------------------------------------------- IN Basket Search *=New/!=Priority.........Subject...............Lines.From.....Read/Rcvd 13093. [313643] Backup of MAG*3*355 3099 Search finished. Enter message number or command: 13093 Subj: Backup of MAG*3*355 on [#313643] 6/13/2026@1205 3099 lines From: MANAGER,SYSTEMS In 'IN' basket. Page 1 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- $TXT Created by PROGRAMMER,MAG at DOSO.DOMAIN.EXT (KIDS) on 6/13/2026@1205 Warning: Installing this backup patch message will install older versions of routines and Build Components (options, protocols, templates, etc.). Please verify with the Development Team that it is safe to install. Enter message action (in IN basket): Ignore// Xtract KIDS Select PackMan function: 6 INSTALL/CHECK MESSAGE Line 8 Message #313643 Unloading KIDS Distribution MAG*3.0*355 OK to continue with Load? NO// YES Distribution OK! Want to Continue with Load? YES// Loading Distribution... MAG*3.0*355b Example, Installing Patch Backup (Build) ---------------------------------------- Select OPTION NAME: XPD MAIN Kernel Installation & Distribution System Select Kernel Installation & Distribution System Option: Installation Select Installation Option: 6 Install Package(s) Select INSTALL NAME: MAG*3.0*355 6/13/2026@1205 => MAG*3.0*355 ;Created on 6/13/2026@1205 This Distribution was loaded on 6/13/2026@1205 with header of MAG*3.0*355 ;Created on 6/13/2026@1205 It consisted of the following Install(s): MAG*3.0*355 Checking Install for Package MAG*3.0*355 Install Questions for MAG*3.0*355 Want KIDS to INHIBIT LOGONs during the install? NO// NO Want to DISABLE Scheduled Options, Menu Options, and Protocols? NO// NO Enter the Device you want to print the Install messages. You can queue the install by enter a 'Q' at the device prompt. Enter a '^' to abort the install. DEVICE: HOME// HOME MAG*3.0*355 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Installing Routines: 6/13/2026@1205 Running Post-Install Routine: POS^MAGIP355 Post Install Mail Message: 6/13/2026@1205 Updating Routine file... Updating KIDS files... MAG*3.0*355 Installed. 6/13/2026@1205 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- +------------------------------------------------------------+ 100% | 25 50 75 | Complete +------------------------------------------------------------+ Install Completed Routine Information: ==================== The second line of each of these routines now looks like: ;;3.0;IMAGING;**[Patch List]**;Mar 19, 2002;Build 4 The checksums below are new checksums, and can be checked with CHECK1^XTSUMBLD. Routine Name: MAGIP355 Before: n/a After: B3123561 **355** Routine Name: MAGQBUT4 Before: B97927680 After: B98820406 **7,8,48,20,81,39,121,135,196, 198,214,222,235,238,243,248, 325,293,331,347,355** Routine list of preceding patches: 347 ============================================================================= User Information: Entered By : Date Entered : FEB 27, 2023 Completed By: Date Completed: SEP 02, 2026 Released By : Date Released : SEP 03, 2026 ============================================================================= Packman Mail Message: ===================== No routines included