$TXT Created by PHELPS,TY at MNTVBB.FO-ALBANY.MED.VA.GOV (KIDS) on Tuesday, 12/09/03 at 15:07 ============================================================================= Run Date: MAR 16, 2004 Designation: GEC*2*33 Package : GEC - GENERIC CODE SHEET Priority: Mandatory Version : 2 SEQ #29 Status: Released Compliance Date: APR 16, 2004 ============================================================================= Associated patches: (v)GEC*2*19 <<= must be installed BEFORE `GEC*2*33' Subject: UNDEFINED VARIABLE WHEN ATTEMPTING TO EXIT AN OPTION Category: - Routine Description: ============ This patch corrects the issue where by an undefined variable error is occurring when a user attempts to exit an option by entering a caret (^) at the prompt. ASSOCIATED NOIS: --------------- 1. SBY-1203-30300 RETRAN+4^GECSMUT2:1 ASSOCIATED E3R(s): ----------------- N/A PARTICIPATING TEST SITES: ------------------------ Salisbury,NC Charleston,SC Cleveland,OH El Paso,TX Anchorage,AK NOIS OVERVIEW: ------------- 1. SBY-1203-30300 RETRAN+4^GECSMUT2:1 Problem: -------- A site reported an undefined variable, GECS("SITE"), error was found in their error trap. It was determined this error was caused by a user attempting to exit the Mark Batch for Retransmission [GECS RETRANSMIT] option by entering a caret (^) at the "Select STATION NUMBER (^ TO EXIT): " prompt. The software fails to quit the option completely, thus causing the error. Resolution: ----------- The routine GECSMUT2 was modified to insure the Mark Batch for Retransmission [GECS RETRANSMIT] option would exit completely when a user enters a caret (^) at the "Select STATION NUMBER (^ TO EXIT): " prompt. ROUTINE SUMMARY =============== The following is a list of the routines included in this patch. The second line of each of these routines now looks like: ;;2.0;GCS;**[PATCH LIST]**;MAR 14, 1995 CHECK^XTSUMBLD results Routine name Before Patch After Patch Patch List ============ ============ =========== ========== GECSMUT2 4325832 4351673 19,33 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ========================= This patch can be loaded with users in the system. Installation time will be less than 5 minutes. 1. Choose the PackMan message containing this patch and invoke the INSTALL/CHECK MESSAGE PackMan option. 2. (DSM for Open VMS sites only) Disable routine mapping on all systems for the routines listed in the Routine Summary. NOTE: If the routines included in this patch are not currently in your mapped routine set, please skip this step. 3. Start up the Kernel Installation and Distribution System Menu [XPD MAIN]: Edits and Distribution ... Utilities ... Installation ... Select Kernel Installation & Distribution System Option: Installation --- 1 Load a Distribution 2 Verify Checksums in Transport Global 3 Print Transport Global 4 Compare Transport Global to Current System 5 Backup a Transport Global 6 Install Package(s) Restart Install of Package(s) Unload a Distribution 4. From this menu, you may elect to use the following options (When prompted for the INSTALL NAME, enter GEC*2.0*33): a. 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. b. 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.). c. Verify Checksums in Transport Global - This option will allow you to ensure the integrity of the routines that are in the transport global. 5. Use the Install Package(s) option and select the package GEC*2.0*33. a. When prompted 'Want KIDS to INHIBIT LOGONs during the install? YES//', answer NO. b. When prompted 'Want to DISABLE Scheduled Options and Menu Options and Protocols? YES//', answer YES. c. When prompted 'Enter options you wish to mark as 'Out of Order':', enter the following: (*NOTE: Some of these options may not exist at all sites.) Mark Batch for Retransmission [A1BO GECS RETRANSMIT] Mark Batch for Retransmission [ABSV GECS RETRANSMIT] Mark Batch for Retransmission [BLD GECS RETRANSMIT] Mark Batch for Retransmission [CHAP GECS RETRANSMIT] Mark Batch for Retransmission [DENT GECS RETRANSMIT] Mark Batch for Retransmission [DG GECS RETRANSMIT] Mark Batch for Retransmission [ESP GECS RETRANSMIT] Mark Batch for Retransmission [FB GECS RETRANSMIT] Mark Batch for Retransmission [FH GECS RETRANSMIT] Mark Batch for Retransmission [GECO GECS RETRANSMIT] Mark Batch for Retransmission [GECS RETRANSMIT] Mark Batch for Retransmission [LBRC GECS RETRANSMIT] Mark Batch for Retransmission [LR GECS RETRANSMIT] Mark Batch for Retransmission [MC GECS RETRANSMIT] Mark Batch for Retransmission [NURS GECS RETRANSMIT] Mark Batch for Retransmission [PLAY GECS RETRANSMIT] Mark Batch for Retransmission [PRC FEE GECS RETRANSMIT] Mark Batch for Retransmission [PRCC GECS RETRANSMIT] Mark Batch for Retransmission [PRSP GECS RETRANSMIT] Mark Batch for Retransmission [PRSPA GECS RETRANSMIT] Mark Batch for Retransmission [PS GECS RETRANSMIT] Mark Batch for Retransmission [RA GECS RETRANSMIT] Mark Batch for Retransmission [RMPR GECS RETRANSMIT] Mark Batch for Retransmission [SDZ GECS RETRANSMIT] Mark Batch for Retransmission [SOWK GECS RETRANSMIT] Mark Batch for Retransmission [SR GECS RETRANSMIT] Mark Batch for Retransmission [YS GECS RETRANSMIT] d. When prompted 'Enter protocols you wish to mark as 'Out of Order':', press . 6. (DSM for Open VMS sites only) Optional - Include the routines distributed with this patch in the mapped routine set. NOTE: This step is only necessary if you performed step 2 or if you wish to include the routines in your mapped set. Routine Information: ==================== Routine Name: - GECSMUT2 Routine Checksum: ============================================================================= User Information: Entered By : PHELPS,TY Date Entered : AUG 18, 2003 Completed By: BOWEN,MARY JANE Date Completed: MAR 15, 2004 Released By : COPELAND,ROLANDA Date Released : MAR 16, 2004 ============================================================================= Packman Mail Message: ===================== $END TXT