$TXT Created by KRN.FO-OAKLAND.DOMAIN.EXT (KIDS) on Wednesday, 10/02/19 at 06:46 ============================================================================= Run Date: NOV 18, 2019 Designation: XU*8*718 Package : XU - KERNEL Priority: EMERGENCY Version : 8 SEQ #556 Status: Released Compliance Date: NOV 20, 2019 ============================================================================= NB: WORLDVISTA/SAM HABIEL MADE A SMALL CHANGE TO PREVENT PART OF THE PATCH RUNNING ON GT.M SYSTEMS AS IT ONLY APPLIES TO CACHE! ORIGINAL FILE FROM VA HAS SUFFIX .original. Associated patches: (v)XU*8*661 <<= must be installed BEFORE `XU*8*718' Subject: FIX FOR XU*8*661 Category: - Routine Description: ============ This patch fixes an issue related to patch XU*8*661. Patch 661 changed ^%ZOSF("TEST") and removed the check for 8 characters to support the Standards and Conventions change to allow 16 characters in routine name. Patch Components ================ Files & Fields Associated: N/A Forms Associated: N/A Mail Groups Associated: N/A Options Associated: N/A Protocols Associated: N/A Security Keys Associated: N/A Templates Associated: N/A New Service Requests (NSRs): N/A Patient Safety Issues (PSIs): N/A Blood Bank Clearance ==================== 10/2/2019 EFFECT ON BLOOD BANK FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Patch XU*8.0*718 contains changes to a package referenced in ProPath standard titled: 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 XU*8.0*718 have no effect on Blood Bank software functionality, therefore RISK is none. Defect Tracking System Ticket(s) & Overview: ============================================ Problem: Patch XU*8*661 changed ^%ZOSF("TEST") and removed the check for 8 characters routine name. This caused a problem with the Kernel Error Trap (%ZTER) routine. A 'NAME' error can occur if the variable X is not all alpha numeric characters. Resolution: Change %ZOSF("TEST") to check for 16 alpha numeric characters. Test Sites: =========== Fargo, ND Central Texas, TX Software and Documentation Retrieve Instructions: ================================================= Software is being released as a KIDS Build on Forum. Patch Installation: Pre-Installation Instructions: ------------------------------ This patch can be queued for installation. TaskMan does not have to be stopped, Health Level 7 (HL7) filers do not need to be stopped, and users may be on the system. The patch should be installed during non-peak hours to minimize potential for disruption to users. This patch should take less than 1 minute to install. Installation Instructions: -------------------------- 1. Choose the MailMan message containing this patch. 2. Choose the INSTALL/CHECK MESSAGE PackMan option. 3. From the Kernel Installation and Distribution System Menu, select the Installation Menu. From this menu, you may elect to use the following options. When prompted for the INSTALL NAME enter XU*8*718. a. Print Transport Global - This option lets you print the contents of a Transport Global that is currently loaded in the ^XTMP global. b. 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 functions. 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, DDs, templates, etc.). d. Verify Checksums in Transport Global - This option will allow you to ensure the integrity of the routines that are in the transport global. 4. From the Installation Menu, select the Install Package(s) option and when prompted for the INSTALL NAME, enter XU*8*718. 5. If prompted 'Want KIDS to Rebuild Menu Trees Upon Completion of Install? NO//' respond NO. 6. When prompted "Want KIDS to INHIBIT LOGONs during the install? NO//" respond NO. 7. If prompted "Want to DISABLE Scheduled Options, Menu Options, and Protocols? NO//" respond NO. 8. If prompted "Delay Install (Minutes): (0 - 60): 0//" respond 0. Post-Installation Instructions: ------------------------------- none Backout and Rollback Procedure: ------------------------------- If rollback/backout is required, the installer can restore the routines using the MailMan message that were saved prior to installing the patch. Routine Information: ==================== The second line of each of these routines now looks like: ;;8.0;KERNEL;**[Patch List]**;Jul 10, 1995;Build 5 The checksums below are new checksums, and can be checked with CHECK1^XTSUMBLD. Routine Name: XU8P718 Before: n/a After: B83926 **718** Routine Name: ZOSFONT Before: B28658128 After: B28750789 **34,104,365,661,718** Routine list of preceding patches: 661 ============================================================================= User Information: Entered By : Date Entered : SEP 30, 2019 Completed By: Date Completed: NOV 18, 2019 Released By : Date Released : NOV 18, 2019 ============================================================================= Packman Mail Message: ===================== $END TXT