$TXT Created by at MNTVBB.DOMAIN.EXT (KIDS) on Monday, 07/16/18 at 11:55 ============================================================================= Run Date: DEC 26, 2018 Designation: XM*8*49 Package : XM - MAILMAN Priority: Mandatory Version : 8 SEQ #44 Status: Released Compliance Date: JAN 26, 2019 ============================================================================= Associated patches: (v)XM*8*20 <<= must be installed BEFORE `XM*8*49' Subject: P-MESSAGE VARIABLE CLEANUP Category: - Routine Description: ============ This patch addresses an issue when using the P-MESSAGE device, an escape variable is set and never removed when the user presses enter at the 'And Send to' prompt. This may lead to unexpected results in subsequent functions that check the value of the escape variable. Patch Components: ================= Files & Fields Associated: File Name (Number) Field Name (Number) New/Modified/Deleted ------------------ ------------------- -------------------- N/A Forms Associated: Form Name File # New/Modified/Deleted --------- ------ -------------------- N/A Mail Group 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 Additional Information: ----------------------- EFFECT ON BLOOD BANK FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Patch XM*8.0*49 contains changes to a package referenced as MailMan: BBM Team Review of VistA Patches. This patch does not alter or modify any VistA Blood Bank software design safeguards or safety critical elements functions. RISK ANALYSIS: Changes made by patch XM*8.0*49 have no effect on Blood Bank software functionality, therefore RISK is none. This indorsement is via Randy Morton. New Service Request (NSRs): --------------------------- N/A Patient Safety Issues (PSIs): ----------------------------- N/A Defect Tracking System Ticket(s) & Overview: -------------------------------------------- 1. INC0223620 - Bug in a VistA Mailman routine, XMAPHOST. Problem: -------- When using the P-MESSAGE device, an escape variable is set and never removed when the user presses enter at the, 'And Send to' prompt. This may lead to unexpected results in subsequent functions that check the value of the escape variable. This also can result in an undesired exit from the report transmission during normal operations or other errors due to faulty MailMan code. Resolution: ----------- The tag TOWHOM in routine XMJMT has been altered to NEW the DIRUT, DUOUT and DTOUT variables. In addition, the tags QQ and S were also altered this way to accommodate entry of "??" with the "S" option to prevent these tags from creating the same issue. Test Sites: ----------- VA North Texas Health Care System Software and Documentation Retrieval Instructions: -------------------------------------------------- N/A Patch Installation: Pre/Post Installation Overview: ------------------------------- No install routines, No special instructions. Pre-Installation Instructions: ------------------------------ N/A Installation Instructions: -------------------------- This patch may be installed with users on the system, although it is recommended that it be queued to run after normal business hours to minimize potential disruption to users. This patch should take less than 2 minutes to install. 1. Choose the PackMan message containing this patch. 2. Choose the INSTALL/CHECK MESSAGE PackMan option. 3. From the Kernel Installation & Distribution System Menu, select the Installation Menu. From this menu, you may select to use the following options. When prompted for the INSTALL NAME, enter the patch XM*8.0*49: a. Verify Checksums in Transport Global - This option will allow you to ensure the integrity of the routines that are in the transport global. b. Print Transport Global - This option will allow you to view the components of the KIDS build. c. 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 components of this patch (routines, DD's, templates, etc.). d. Backup a Transport Global - This option will create a backup message of any routines exported with this patch. It will not backup any other changes such as DD's or templates. 4. From the Installation Menu, select the Install Package(s) option and choose the patch to install. 5. When Prompted "Want KIDS to INHIBIT LOGONs during the install? NO//", respond NO. 6. When Prompted "Want to DISABLE Scheduled Options, Menu Options, and Protocols? NO//", respond NO. Post-Installation Instructions: ------------------------------- N/A Back-Out Plan: -------------- Prior to installing the updated KIDS package, the site/region should have saved a backup of the routines in a mail message using the Backup a Transport Global [XPD BACKUP] menu option. The message containing the backed up routines can be loaded with the "Xtract PackMan" function at the Message Action prompt. The PackMan function INSTALL/CHECK MESSAGE is then used to install the backed up routines onto the VistA system. Routine Information: ==================== The second line of each of these routines now looks like: ;;8.0;MailMan;**[Patch List]**;Jun 28, 2002;Build 2 The checksums below are new checksums, and can be checked with CHECK1^XTSUMBLD. Routine Name: XMJMT Before: B25941084 After: B26269689 **20,49** Routine list of preceding patches: 20 ============================================================================= User Information: Entered By : Date Entered : MAY 24, 2018 Completed By: Date Completed: DEC 26, 2018 Released By : Date Released : DEC 26, 2018 ============================================================================= Packman Mail Message: ===================== $END TXT