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Subject: Update XINDEX to support SACWG changes
1. Patch XT*7.3*140
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 1 minutes
to install. TaskMan doesn't need to be stopped or paused
Installation Instructions:
1. From the Kernel Installation and Distribution System (KIDS) menu select
Installation Menu.
a) Contains 14 XINDEX routines
2. Use the Load a Distribution option to load the TOOLKIT_XINDEX_73.KID file
3. You may select the following options:
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 XT*7.3*140
NOTE: Using <spacebar><enter> will not bring up a Multi-Package build
b) Will update the XINDEX utility to support the new changes to the
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
of any routines exported with this patch. It will not backup any other
changes such as DDs or templates.
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.
Standards and Conventions (SAC). The following changes have been
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 of the components of this patch,
such as routines, DDs, templates, etc.
D. Select the Install Package(s) option and choose the patch to install.
Select Installation Option: Install Package(s)
Select INSTALL NAME: XT*7.3*140
approved by SAC Committee:
Want KIDS to INHIBIT LOGONs during the install? NO//
Want to DISABLE Scheduled Options, Menu Options, and Protocols? NO//
Post-Installation Instructions:
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none
1) Routine name and labels can be 16 uppercase characters
Backout and Rollback Procedure:
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If rollback/backout is required, the installer can restore the routines
using the MailMan message that were saved prior to installing the
patch. The Data Dictionary changes are backwards compatible and can stay
in production.
Routine Information:
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2) Local variable names can be 16 characters.
The second line of each of these routines now looks like:
;;7.3;TOOLKIT;**[Patch List]**;Apr 25, 1995;Build 38
The checksums below are new checksums, and
can be checked with CHECK1^XTSUMBLD.
Routine Name: XINDX1
Before: B20704192 After: B21263152 **20,61,66,68,110,121,128,133,140**
Routine Name: XINDX11
3) Namespaced variables must be all uppercase.
Before: B11308547 After: B37513284 **20,27,121,132,140**
Routine Name: XINDX12
Before: n/a After: B86657332 **140**
Routine Name: XINDX13
Before: n/a After:B306834020 **140**
Routine Name: XINDX2
Before: B28042462 After: B28369536 **20,27,48,110,121,133,140**
Routine Name: XINDX3
Before: B15082410 After: B15493765 **20,27,61,68,110,121,128,132,
133,140**
2. Patch XU*8*661
Routine Name: XINDX5
Before: B11294544 After: B11300370 **20,27,61,121,133,140**
Routine Name: XINDX51
Before: B26771263 After: B32298369 **20,48,61,110,133,140**
Routine Name: XINDX52
Before: B2709275 After: B2792889 **20,140**
Routine Name: XINDX53
Before: B6321698 After: B6801223 **20,140**
Routine Name: XINDX6
Before: B20048257 After: B20500720 **20,27,66,110,132,140**
a) The ZOSFONT routine
Routine Name: XINDX7
Before: B10829991 After: B11070196 **20,27,48,68,110,140**
Routine Name: XINDX8
Before: B15029849 After: B15758649 **20,27,61,140**
Routine Name: XINDX9
Before: B32506175 After: B33427538 **20,27,48,61,66,68,110,121,
132,133,140**
Routine list of preceding patches: 133
b) 14 fields from 8 files that references a routine or tag
Patch Components
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none
Blood Bank Clearance
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EFFECT ON BLOOD BANK FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Patch XT*7.3*140 contains
Category: ROUTINE
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 XT*7.3*140 have no effect on Blood
Bank software functionality, therefore RISK is none.
Defect Tracking System Ticket(s) & Overview:
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Ticket: I9055002FY16 - XINDEX doesn't support SACC changes to routine
names and tags
Problem:
XINDEX utility needs to support routine name and labels to 16 characters
and local variables names to 16 characters. Add support for all areas in
VA FileMan that can contain M code.
Resolution:
Change the following routines to support 16 characters and other M code:
XINDX1
XINDX11
XINDX12
XINDX13
XINDX2
XINDX3
XINDX5
XINDX51
XINDX52
Description:
XINDX53
XINDX6
XINDX7
XINDX8
XINDX9
Test Site:
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Fargo, ND
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South Texas, TX
Software and Documentation Retrieve Instructions:
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No changes have been made to Kernel documentation as a result of this
patch. However, the most up-to-date VA Kernel documentation is
available on the VHA Software Documentation Library (VDL) at the
following:
http://www.domain.ext/vdl/application.asp?appid=10
This build deploys changes to XINDEX and the ZOSF routine via 2 patches
An updated copy of the SAC is available at:
http://go.domain.ext/sacc
Download TOOLKIT_XINDEX_73.KID from the ftp site. The preferred method is
to SFTP the file from sftp://download.vista.domain.ext/. This transmits the
file from the first available SFTP server. Sites may also elect to retrieve
software directly from a specific server as follows:
Hines sftp://ftp.fo-hines.domain.ext
being released in HOST file TOOLKIT_XINDEX_73.KID
Salt Lake City sftp://ftp.fo-slc.domain.ext
The necessary file is TOOLKIT_XINDEX_73.KID, which is an ASCII file.
Make a note of the directory name where the file was saved.
Patch Installation:
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Pre-Installation Instructions:
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