HL*1.6*17 (294)    BUILD (9.6)

Name Value
NAME HL*1.6*17
DATE DISTRIBUTED 1996-10-25 00:00:00
PACKAGE FILE LINK HEALTH LEVEL SEVEN
TYPE SINGLE PACKAGE
DESCRIPTION OF ENHANCEMENTS
The ^HLCS global is reported to be growing rapidly and uncontrollably.
call to $$DT^XLFDT.
-The subject field of the message has been modified slightly. The sending
facility now derives the site name from the ^VASITE call.
-An effort has been made to optimize the transfer of message text from
^HLCS to ^XMB. It now uses the merge command to move text 100 lines at a
time into ^XMB. Please note that any benefit derived from this change has
not been proven yet.
 
This patch contains the following routine:
 
Mailman-type Logical Links are growing continuously because messages are
^HLCSMM
 
The second line now looks like this:
           ;;1.6;HEALTH LEVEL SEVEN;**17**;Oct 13, 1995
 
 
Installation
 
o      Disable all HL7 version 1.6 OUTBOUND FILERS and
wait for the process' to disappear from the system status.
never set to a 'done' status after it is handed off to Mailman.
 
   Select V1.6 OPTIONS Option: COMmunications Server
   1      Edit Communication Server parameters
   2      Manage incoming & outgoing filers ...
   3      Monitor incoming & outgoing filers
   4      Start LLP
   5      Stop LLP
   6      Systems Link Monitor
   7      Logical Link Queue Management ...
   8      Report
 
 
Select Communications Server Option: 2
                                     =
   1      Start default number of incoming & outgoing filers
   2      Start an incoming filer
   3      Start an outgoing filer
   4      Stop all incoming filers
   5      Stop all outgoing filers
   6      Stop an incoming filer
   7      Stop an outgoing filer
This patch corrects the problem of uncontrolled growth of file 870.
 
Select Manage incoming & outgoing filers Option: 5
                                                 =
 
Use the option, SYSTEMS LINK MONITOR to check the status of messages being
processed out of your active Logical Links. It will look SIMILAR to this:
 
                MESSAGES  MESSAGES   MESSAGES  MESSAGES  DEVICE  
     NODE       RECEIVED  PROCESSED  TO SEND   SENT      ON-LINE  STATE   
AMB-CARE        0         0          1         1            Y     OUT QUEUE
 
 
Notice that MESSAGES TO SEND and MESSAGES SENT are equal. As long as the
filers are disabled, no new messages will be queued. It is now safe to
CLEAR THE QUEUE OF ALL ENTRIES.
 
Select the option LOGICAL LINK QUEUE MANAGEMENT, then
select CLEAR A QUEUE OF ALL ENTRIES. Use this option to clear out all of
your 'Mailman' type links.
 
Now disable the logical links you have just cleared and prepare to install
Further, it corrects the following miscellaneous problems:
this patch. Use the option, STOP LLP to shut down the links.
 
o AXP sites should check and remove HL* from their map sets.
       (Mapping of HL7 1.6 routines is not recommended at this time)
o Users may remain on the system.
o Load the KIDS BUILD FILE using the Packman option INSTALL/CHECK MESSAGE.
o On the KIDS menu, under the 'Installation' menu, use the following 
       option: 
         Select Installation Option:  Install Package(s) 
                                     ==================
-The date field of the zero node in ^XMB(3.9 is set incorrectly if the
         Select INSTALL NAME:  HL*1.6*17 
                              =========
         Answer 'NO' to 'Want to DISABLE Schedule Options, Menu Options,
         and Protocols?' 
o MSM Sites - Answer 'YES' to the question 'Want to MOVE routines to
       other CPUs?' Then enter the names of your other Compute and Print
       server(s).  
 
After the KIDS installation has completed, remember to re-enable all
previously disabled Logical Links (START LLP) and re-start your default
background job has been running for several days. It is now updated with a
number of INBOUND and OUTBOUND filers.
TRACK PACKAGE NATIONALLY NO
BUILD COMPONENTS
  • ENTRIES:
    • HLCSMM
      ACTION:   SEND TO SITE
      CHECKSUM:   B7920950