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Run Date: SEP 28, 2005                     Designation: GEC*2*34
Package : GEC - GENERIC CODE SHEET            Priority: Mandatory
Version : 2        SEQ #30                      Status: Released
                  Compliance Date: OCT 29, 2005
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Associated patches: (v)GEC*2*31    <<= must be installed BEFORE `GEC*2*34'

Subject: BATCH NUMBERING SCHEME LIMITED TO 1000

Category: 
  - Routine

Description:
============

 This patch increases the number of possible unique batch numbers that can 
 be generated for modified billing documents being sent to FMS from 1000 
 to 12250.
  
 ASSOCIATED NOIS:
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 1. HD0000000056319     PAL-0704-60353     Can 1000 line limit be increased
  
 ASSOCIATED E3R(s):
 -----------------
 N/A
  
 PARTICIPATING TEST SITES:
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 PALO ALTO VAMC
 New York Harbor, NY
 Central Texas HCS 
   
 NOIS OVERVIEW:
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 1. HD0000000056319     PAL-0704-60353     Can 1000 line limit be increased
  
    Problem:
    --------
    The issue reported was when more than 1000 transactions (modified billing
    documents) are sent to Facility Management Support (FMS) they begin to
    reject as duplicates.  The problem was identified as the batch numbers 
    inability to handle over 1000 transactions.  The Generic Code Sheets 
    auto numbering utility can generate numbers ranging from 1 to 9999999.  
    This would be fine, except that only the last three numbers get used in 
    the batch number.  They are attached to the end of the three digit station 
    number (STN###).  Since, only 3 digits are used for modifying the batch 
    number, this current numbering system tops out at 1000 different number 
    combinations.
  
    Resolution:
    -----------
    A new auto numbering utility has been created to use alphanumeric in
    such a way to increase the total count of different number combinations
    to approximately 12250.  This is achieved by using the station number
    followed by a digit ranging from 0-9, followed by a second and third
    digit each containing a number between 0-9 or an alphabetic character
    ranging from A-Z (except O).  The letter "O" was not used to prevent
    confusion with zero.  The new numbering sequence is as follows:
  
 (The letter O is not used to prevent confusion with zero in the following
  number scheme)
  
    1-998     increment by 1 number
    999       increment to 00A
    00A-98A   increment by 1 number
    99A       increment to 00B, and so on to 99Y
    99Z       increment to 0AA
    0AA-0AY   increment last character to next alphabetic character
    0AZ       increment to 0BA, and so on to 9ZY
    9ZZ       increments to 1
  
  
 ROUTINE SUMMARY 
 ===============
 The following is a list of the routine(s) included in this patch.  The
 second line of each of these routine(s) will look like:
  
      <tab>;;2.0;GCS;**[patch list]**;MAR 14, 1995
  
 Using new logic for Integrity Checking tools:
                             CHECK1^XTSUMBLD results
  Routine name      Before Patch          After Patch         Patch List
  ============      ============          ===========         ==========
  GECSUFMS              19899284             19913811         7,8,15,19,30,
                                                                31,34
  GECSUNUM               1832050             12465756         34
  
   
 Using old logic for Integrity Checking tools:
  
                             CHECK^XTSUMBLD results
  Routine name      Before Patch          After Patch         Patch List
  ============      ============          ===========         ==========
  GECSUFMS               9256864              9268856         7,8,15,19,30,
                                                                31,34
  GECSUNUM               1041909              4572189         34
  
  
 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
 =========================
 This patch can be loaded with users in the system.  Installation time
 will be less than 1 minute.
  
  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*34):
      
      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*34.
  
      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 options:
        
             Code Sheet Edit [GECS CODE EDIT]
             Review Code Sheet [GECS REVIEW CODE SHEET]
             Keypunch a Code Sheet [GECS KEYPUNCH]
             Create a Code Sheet [GECS CREATE]
             FMS Regeneration Menu [PRCA FMS REGENERATION]
             FMS Rebuild/Transmit Rejected Obligation Documents
                                        [PRCFA OBL DOC REBUILD/TRANSMIT]
             FMS Code Sheet Menu [PRC GECS MAIN MENU]
             FMS Code Sheets Rebuild/Retransmit [PRCP FMS REBUILD/RETRANSMIT]
             FMS Utilities Menu [PRCA FMS UTILTIES]
             Accounts Receivable Nightly Process Background Job
                                        [PRCA NIGHTLY PROCESS]
  
      d.  When prompted "Enter protocols you wish to mark as 'Out Of
          Order':", press <return>.
  
  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:
====================
The checksum's below are the new checksums.
 These can be checked with CHECK1^XTSUMBLD

Routine Name: GECSUFMS

Routine Name: GECSUNUM

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User Information:
Entered By  : PHELPS,TY                     Date Entered  : JAN 06, 2005
Completed By: TSAIMEUCHONG,BRENDA           Date Completed: SEP 28, 2005
Released By : COPELAND,ROLANDA              Date Released : SEP 28, 2005
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