Difference between revisions of "Ignacio Valdes Implementation Log/Episode17"

From VistApedia
Jump to: navigation, search
 
(3 intermediate revisions by 2 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
 
===Determine if a KIDS patch is already installed===
 
===Determine if a KIDS patch is already installed===
  
To determine if a KIDS patch is installed or a KIDS patch is already installed go EVE-->Fileman-->Inquire-->Install then the filename inquiring about which is all or part of the KIDS patch usually asterisk delimited like GMRV*5.0
+
*To determine if a KIDS patch is already installed go  
 +
EVE-->Fileman-->Inquire-->Install  
 +
then the patch you are inquiring about.
 +
*Enter all or part of the KIDS patch name, usually asterisk delimited like
 +
GMRV*5.0
 +
*This will let you see a list of all the GMRV 5.0 patches and when they were installed.
  
 
===KIDS patch install best practice===
 
===KIDS patch install best practice===
  
First appeared here: http://groups.google.com/group/hardhats/browse_frm/thread/392e49c54b683559/c5415573158c1d20?q=#c5415573158c1d20
+
First appeared here:  
 +
http://groups.google.com/group/hardhats/browse_frm/thread/392e49c54b683559/c5415573158c1d20?q=#c5415573158c1d20
 +
 
 +
From: "Ignacio Valdes" <ival...@hal-pc.org>
 +
<br>Local: Thurs, Oct 23 2008 3:43 pm
 +
<br>Subject: Intracare Implementation Log Episode 17: KIDs Patch Install Best Practice.
  
 
Recent attempts to KIDs patch WorldVistA EHR/VOE 1.0 to 'cross the
 
Recent attempts to KIDs patch WorldVistA EHR/VOE 1.0 to 'cross the
Line 14: Line 24:
 
in this particular case and we are working on a solution:
 
in this particular case and we are working on a solution:
  
etting up programmer environment
+
<pre>
 +
Setting up programmer environment
 
This is a TEST account.
 
This is a TEST account.
  
Line 120: Line 131:
 
   MSCGPT                                        SEND TO SITE
 
   MSCGPT                                        SEND TO SITE
  
SECURITY KEY:
+
[[SECURITY KEY~|Security Key]]:
 
   MAG DELETE                                    SEND TO SITE
 
   MAG DELETE                                    SEND TO SITE
  
Line 234: Line 245:
 
* NEW *  ^DD(2005.2,20,0) = SYNTAX^S^URL:URL;^4;1^Q
 
* NEW *  ^DD(2005.2,20,0) = SYNTAX^S^URL:URL;^4;1^Q
  
SECURITY KEY
+
[[SECURITY KEY~|Security Key]]
  
 
* OLD *  ^DIC(19.1,328,1,0) = ^^3^3^2950322^^^
 
* OLD *  ^DIC(19.1,328,1,0) = ^^3^3^2950322^^^
 
* NEW *  ^DIC(19.1,328,1,0) = ^19.11^3^3^3060412^^^^
 
* NEW *  ^DIC(19.1,328,1,0) = ^19.11^3^3^3060412^^^^
SECURITY KEY: MSCGMAGSAV will be ADDED
+
[[SECURITY KEY~|Security Key]]: MSCGMAGSAV will be ADDED
  
 
REMOTE PROCEDURE
 
REMOTE PROCEDURE
Line 275: Line 286:
 
Select Installation Option: 6  Install Package(s)
 
Select Installation Option: 6  Install Package(s)
 
Select INSTALL NAME:    MSCGMAG*1.0*5    Loaded from Distribution    Loaded fr
 
Select INSTALL NAME:    MSCGMAG*1.0*5    Loaded from Distribution    Loaded fr
om Distribution ...
+
om Distribution 10/22/08@12:24:30
 +
    => gft  ;Created on Nov 09, 2006@13:05:07
 +
 
 +
This Distribution was loaded on Oct 22, 2008@12:24:30 with header of
 +
  gft  ;Created on Nov 09, 2006@13:05:07
 +
  It consisted of the following Install(s):
 +
  MSCGMAG*1.0*5
 +
 
 +
  Checking MSCGMAG*1.0*5 for overlap with VOE 1.0 .... OK
 +
            No overlap found
 +
 
 +
  Checking MSCGMAG*1.0*5 for overlap with VOE 1.1 .... OK
 +
            No overlap found
 +
 
 +
  Checking MSCGMAG*1.0*5 for overlap with NO HOME 1.0 .... OK
 +
            No overlap found
 +
 
 +
Checking Install for Package MSCGMAG*1.0*5
 +
 
 +
Install Questions for MSCGMAG*1.0*5
 +
 
 +
Incoming Files:
 +
 
 +
  2005.02  OBJECT TYPE  (including data)
 +
Note:  You already have the 'OBJECT TYPE' File.
 +
I will OVERWRITE your data with mine.
 +
 
 +
  2005.2    NETWORK LOCATION  (Partial Definition)
 +
Note:  You already have the 'NETWORK LOCATION' File.
 +
 
 +
Want KIDS to INHIBIT LOGONs during the install? YES//
 +
Want to DISABLE Scheduled Options, Menu Options, and Protocols? YES// NO
 +
 
 +
Enter the Device you want to print the Install messages.
 +
You can queue the install by enter a 'Q' at the device [[prompt~|Prompt]].
 +
Enter a '^' to abort the install.
 +
 
 +
DEVICE: HOME//  TELNET
 +
                                MSCGMAG*1.0*5
 +
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
 +
 
 +
Install Started for MSCGMAG*1.0*5 :
 +
              Oct 22, 2008@12:27:36
 +
 
 +
Build Distribution Date: Nov 09, 2006
 +
 
 +
Installing Routines:
 +
              Oct 22, 2008@12:27:36
 +
 
 +
Installing Data Dictionaries:
 +
              Oct 22, 2008@12:27:36
 +
 
 +
Installing Data:
 +
 
 +
AC+3^MAGUXRF, Global variable undefined: ^MAG(2005.02,150372994,-%GTM-E-GVUNDEF
  
read more »
+
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
 +
          ┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
 +
  100%    │            25            50            75              │
 +
Complete  └────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
  
    Reply to author    Forward 
+
Install MSCGMAG*1.0*5 has encountered an Error.
 +
          Enter  "VA to jump to VIEW ALERTS option
 +
 
 +
Select Installation Option: "VA
 +
</pre>
 
 
+
2.  kdtop3  <br>Local: Fri, Oct 24 2008 7:05 pm
+
 
You must Sign in before you can post messages.
 
To post a message you must first join this group.
 
Please update your nickname on the subscription settings page before posting.
 
You do not have the permission required to post.
 
 
 
2.  kdtop3@gmail.com 
 
View profile  
 
More options Oct 24 2008, 7:05 pm
 
From: "kdt...@gmail.com" <kdt...@gmail.com>
 
Date: Fri, 24 Oct 2008 17:05:46 -0700 (PDT)
 
Local: Fri, Oct 24 2008 7:05 pm
 
Subject: Re: Intracare Implementation Log Episode 17: KIDs Patch Install Best Practice.
 
Reply to author | Forward | Print | Individual message | Show original | Report this message | Find messages by this author
 
 
Ignacio,
 
Ignacio,
  
I'm not sure what your question was, other than what to due with the
+
I'm not sure what your question was, other than what to do with the
 
crash.  But I am facing the same thing when I install patches for drug
 
crash.  But I am facing the same thing when I install patches for drug
 
files.
 
files.
Line 314: Line 372:
 
Kevin
 
Kevin
  
On Oct 23, 3:43 pm, "Ignacio Valdes" <ival...@hal-pc.org> wrote:
+
...
+
3. Frederick D. S. Marshall <br>Local: Mon, Oct 27 2008 10:15 am
 
 
- Hide quoted text -
 
- Show quoted text -
 
 
 
> AC+3^MAGUXRF, Global variable undefined: ^MAG(2005.02,150372994,-%GTM-E-GVUNDEF
 
 
 
> ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
 
>          ┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
 
>  100%    │            25            50            75              │
 
> Complete  └────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
 
 
 
> Install MSCGMAG*1.0*5 has encountered an Error.
 
>          Enter  "VA to jump to VIEW ALERTS option
 
  
> Select Installation Option: "VA
 
 
 
    Reply to author    Forward     
 
Report spam
 
Reporting spam
 
Message reported
 
    Rate this post: Text for clearing space
 
 
 
 
You must Sign in before you can post messages.
 
To post a message you must first join this group.
 
Please update your nickname on the subscription settings page before posting.
 
You do not have the permission required to post.
 
 
 
3.  Frederick D. S. Marshall 
 
View profile 
 
More options Oct 27 2008, 10:15 am
 
From: "Frederick D. S. Marshall" <rick.marsh...@vistaexpertise.net>
 
Date: Mon, 27 Oct 2008 08:15:33 -0700
 
Local: Mon, Oct 27 2008 10:15 am
 
Subject: Re: [Hardhats] Re: Intracare Implementation Log Episode 17: KIDs Patch Install Best Practice.
 
Reply to author | Forward | Print | Individual message | Show original | Report this message | Find messages by this author
 
 
Dear Kevin,
 
Dear Kevin,
  
Line 371: Line 391:
  
 
Yours truly,
 
Yours truly,
 +
 
Rick
 
Rick

Latest revision as of 04:39, 13 November 2020

Determine if a KIDS patch is already installed

  • To determine if a KIDS patch is already installed go
EVE-->Fileman-->Inquire-->Install 

then the patch you are inquiring about.

  • Enter all or part of the KIDS patch name, usually asterisk delimited like
GMRV*5.0
  • This will let you see a list of all the GMRV 5.0 patches and when they were installed.

KIDS patch install best practice

First appeared here:

http://groups.google.com/group/hardhats/browse_frm/thread/392e49c54b683559/c5415573158c1d20?q=#c5415573158c1d20

From: "Ignacio Valdes" <ival...@hal-pc.org>
Local: Thurs, Oct 23 2008 3:43 pm
Subject: Intracare Implementation Log Episode 17: KIDs Patch Install Best Practice.

Recent attempts to KIDs patch WorldVistA EHR/VOE 1.0 to 'cross the streams' with Medsphere CIS resulted in this terminal session which reflects how to do a KIDs patch with best practices for doing it, not just loading it and installing it. In other words, this is how a professional does a KIDs patch which did not (but almost did) complete in this particular case and we are working on a solution:

Setting up programmer environment
This is a TEST account.

Terminal Type set to: C-VT100

Select OPTION NAME: XPD MAIN       Kernel Installation & Distribution System

You have PENDING ALERTS
          Enter  "VA to jump to VIEW ALERTS option

Select Kernel Installation & Distribution System Option: Installation

You have PENDING ALERTS
          Enter  "VA to jump to VIEW ALERTS option

Select Installation Option: 1  Load a Distribution
Enter a Host File: /home/vista/MSCGMAG5.KID

KIDS Distribution saved on Nov 09, 2006@13:05:07
Comment: gft

This Distribution contains Transport Globals for the following Package(s):
   MSCGMAG*1.0*5
Distribution OK!

Want to Continue with Load? YES//
Loading Distribution...

   MSCGMAG*1.0*5
Use INSTALL NAME: MSCGMAG*1.0*5 to install this Distribution.

You have PENDING ALERTS
          Enter  "VA to jump to VIEW ALERTS option

Select Installation Option: 2  Verify Checksums in Transport Global
Select INSTALL NAME:    MSCGMAG*1.0*5     Loaded from Distribution     Loaded fr
om Distribution  10/22/08@12:24:30
     => gft  ;Created on Nov 09, 2006@13:05:07

This Distribution was loaded on Oct 22, 2008@12:24:30 with header of
   gft  ;Created on Nov 09, 2006@13:05:07
   It consisted of the following Install(s):
  MSCGMAG*1.0*5

Want each Routine Listed with Checksums: Yes//   YES
DEVICE: HOME//   TELNET

PACKAGE: MSCGMAG*1.0*5     Oct 22, 2008 12:24 pm                      PAGE 1
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

MSCGMAG   Calculated   10787194
MSCGPT    Calculated   23171150

   2 Routines checked, 0 failed.

You have PENDING ALERTS
          Enter  "VA to jump to VIEW ALERTS option

Select Installation Option: 3  Print Transport Global
Select INSTALL NAME:    MSCGMAG*1.0*5     Loaded from Distribution     Loaded fr
om Distribution  10/22/08@12:24:30
     => gft  ;Created on Nov 09, 2006@13:05:07

This Distribution was loaded on Oct 22, 2008@12:24:30 with header of
   gft  ;Created on Nov 09, 2006@13:05:07
   It consisted of the following Install(s):
  MSCGMAG*1.0*5
DEVICE: HOME//   TELNET

PACKAGE: MSCGMAG*1.0*5     Oct 22, 2008 12:24 pm                      PAGE 1
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TYPE: SINGLE PACKAGE
TRACK NATIONALLY: NO
NATIONAL PACKAGE:
ALPHA/BETA TESTING: NO
DESCRIPTION:MEDSPHERE INSTALLATION OF IMAGING

'MSCGMAG CAT IMAGES' RPC gets images for a patient by CATEGORY

Sample test call:
 MIDLAND>D CATEGORY^MSCGMAG(.GFT,55536,67) ZW GFT

ENVIRONMENT CHECK :                            DELETE ENV ROUTINE: No
 PRE-INIT ROUTINE :                       DELETE PRE-INIT ROUTINE: No
POST-INIT ROUTINE :                      DELETE POST-INIT ROUTINE: No
PRE-TRANSPORT RTN :

Enter RETURN to continue or '^' to exit:

PACKAGE: MSCGMAG*1.0*5     Oct 22, 2008 12:24 pm                      PAGE 2
                                         UP    SEND  DATA                USER
                                         DATE  SEC.  COMES  SITE   RSLV  OVER
FILE #      NAME                         DD    CODE  W/FILE DATA   PTS   RIDE
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

2005.02     OBJECT TYPE                  YES   YES   YES    OVER   NO    NO

2005.2      NETWORK LOCATION             YES   NO    NO
Partial DD: subDD: 2005.2     fld: 1
                              fld: 20
  DATA SCREEN:

ROUTINE:
   MSCGMAG                                        SEND TO SITE
   MSCGPT                                         SEND TO SITE

[[SECURITY KEY~|Security Key]]:
   MAG DELETE                                     SEND TO SITE

Enter RETURN to continue or '^' to exit:

PACKAGE: MSCGMAG*1.0*5     Oct 22, 2008 12:24 pm                      PAGE 3
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
   MAGCAP MED GEN                                 SEND TO SITE
   MAGCAP PHOTOID                                 SEND TO SITE
   MAGCAP TIU                                     SEND TO SITE
   MSCGMAGSAV                                     SEND TO SITE

REMOTE PROCEDURE:
   MAGGUSERKEYS                                   SEND TO SITE
   MSCGMAG CAT IMAGES                             SEND TO SITE
   MSCGMAG CPRS TIU NOTE                          SEND TO SITE
   MSCGMAG GROUP IMAGES                           SEND TO SITE
   MSCGMAG PAT IMAGES                             SEND TO SITE
   MSCGMAG PAT PHOTOS                             SEND TO SITE
   MSCGPT LOOKUP MASKS                            SEND TO SITE

You have PENDING ALERTS
          Enter  "VA to jump to VIEW ALERTS option

Select Installation Option:

You have PENDING ALERTS
          Enter  "VA to jump to VIEW ALERTS option

Select Kernel Installation & Distribution System Option: 4  ??

You have PENDING ALERTS
          Enter  "VA to jump to VIEW ALERTS option

Select Kernel Installation & Distribution System Option: installation

You have PENDING ALERTS
          Enter  "VA to jump to VIEW ALERTS option

Select Installation Option: 4  Compare Transport Global to Current System
Select INSTALL NAME:    MSCGMAG*1.0*5     Loaded from Distribution     Loaded fr
om Distribution  10/22/08@12:24:30
     => gft  ;Created on Nov 09, 2006@13:05:07

This Distribution was loaded on Oct 22, 2008@12:24:30 with header of
   gft  ;Created on Nov 09, 2006@13:05:07
   It consisted of the following Install(s):
  MSCGMAG*1.0*5

     Select one of the following:

          1         Full Comparison
          2         Second line of Routines only
          3         Routines only
          4         Columnar Routine compare

Type of Compare: 1  Full Comparison
DEVICE: HOME//   TELNET
Compare MSCGMAG*1.0*5 to current site
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

ADD Routine: MSCGMAG

ADD Routine: MSCGPT

 File # 2005.02 Data Dictionary

* OLD *   ^DD(2005.02,0,"DDA") = N
* NEW *   ^DD(2005.02,0,"DDA") = Y

 File # 2005.02 Data

* DEL *   ^MAG(2005.02,1,1,"B","DISPABST.MAGWABS",1) =
* DEL *   ^MAG(2005.02,1,1,"B","DISPABST.MAGWABS",3) =
* DEL *   ^MAG(2005.02,1,1,"B","DISPLAY.MAGSTI",2) =
* OLD *   ^MAG(2005.02,1,1,0) = ^2005.21^1^3
* NEW *   ^MAG(2005.02,1,1,0) = ^2005.21^3^3
* DEL *   ^MAG(2005.02,1,1,"B","DISPABST.MAGWABS",1) =
* DEL *   ^MAG(2005.02,1,1,"B","DISPABST.MAGWABS",3) =
* DEL *   ^MAG(2005.02,1,1,"B","DISPLAY.MAGSTI",2) =
* DEL *   ^MAG(2005.02,3,1,"B","DISPABST.MAGWABS",5) =
* DEL *   ^MAG(2005.02,3,1,"B","DISPLAY.MAGRXRY",4) =
* DEL *   ^MAG(2005.02,9,1,"B","DISPABST.MAGWABS",4) =
* DEL *   ^MAG(2005.02,9,1,"B","DISPLAY.MAGOBW",6) =
* DEL *   ^MAG(2005.02,10,1,"B","DISPABST.MAGKABS",3) =
* DEL *   ^MAG(2005.02,10,1,"B","DISPLAY.MAGKDIS",1) =
* DEL *   ^MAG(2005.02,11,1,"B","DISPABST.MAGKDGP1",1) =
* DEL *   ^MAG(2005.02,11,1,"B","DISPCINE.MAGCIN",3) =
* DEL *   ^MAG(2005.02,11,1,"B","DISPLAY.MAGKDGP",2) =
* DEL *   ^MAG(2005.02,12,1,"B","DISPABST.MAGKABS",3) =
* DEL *   ^MAG(2005.02,12,1,"B","DISPLAY.MAGKDISP",1) =
* DEL *   ^MAG(2005.02,13,1,"B","DISPABST.MAGOECGA",4) =
* DEL *   ^MAG(2005.02,13,1,"B","DISPLAY.MAGOECGF",5) =
* DEL *   ^MAG(2005.02,14,1,"B","DISPABST.MAGKDGP1",2) =
* DEL *   ^MAG(2005.02,14,1,"B","DISPLAY.MAGCIN",1) =
* DEL *   ^MAG(2005.02,16,1,"B","DISPABST.MAGKDGP1",1) =
* DEL *   ^MAG(2005.02,17,1,"B","DISPABST.MAGRDOS1",1) =
* DEL *   ^MAG(2005.02,17,1,"B","DISPLAY.MAGRDOS1",2) =
URL will be ADDED

 File # 2005.2 Data Dictionary

* OLD *   ^DD(2005.2,1,0) = PHYSICAL REFERENCE^RFX^^0;2^K:$L(X)>120!($L(X)<1)!'(
(X?1"\\".E1"\".E1"\")!(X?1A1":\"1E.E1"\")!($P($$UPPER^MAGQE4(X),"//")["HTTP")) X
* NEW *   ^DD(2005.2,1,0) = PHYSICAL REFERENCE^RFX^^0;2^K:$L(X)>63!($L(X)<1) X
* OLD *   ^DD(2005.2,1,3) = Enter the name of the physical location for this dev
ice. Answer must be 1-120 character in length.
* NEW *   ^DD(2005.2,1,3) = Enter the name of the physical location for this dev
ice. Answer must be 1-63 character in length.
* OLD *   ^DD(2005.2,1,"DT") = 3050707
* NEW *   ^DD(2005.2,1,"DT") = 3030220
* OLD *   ^DD(2005.2,20,0) = SYNTAX^S^UNC:UNC;^4;1^Q
* NEW *   ^DD(2005.2,20,0) = SYNTAX^S^URL:URL;^4;1^Q

[[SECURITY KEY~|Security Key]]

* OLD *   ^DIC(19.1,328,1,0) = ^^3^3^2950322^^^
* NEW *   ^DIC(19.1,328,1,0) = ^19.11^3^3^3060412^^^^
[[SECURITY KEY~|Security Key]]: MSCGMAGSAV will be ADDED

REMOTE PROCEDURE

REMOTE PROCEDURE: MSCGMAG PAT IMAGES will be ADDED
REMOTE PROCEDURE: MSCGMAG GROUP IMAGES will be ADDED
REMOTE PROCEDURE: MSCGMAG CPRS TIU NOTE will be ADDED
REMOTE PROCEDURE: MSCGMAG PAT PHOTOS will be ADDED
REMOTE PROCEDURE: MSCGPT LOOKUP MASKS will be ADDED
REMOTE PROCEDURE: MSCGMAG CAT IMAGES will be ADDED

You have PENDING ALERTS
          Enter  "VA to jump to VIEW ALERTS option

Select Installation Option: 5  Backup a Transport Global
Select INSTALL NAME:    MSCGMAG*1.0*5     Loaded from Distribution     Loaded fr
om Distribution  10/22/08@12:24:30
     => gft  ;Created on Nov 09, 2006@13:05:07

This Distribution was loaded on Oct 22, 2008@12:24:30 with header of
   gft  ;Created on Nov 09, 2006@13:05:07
   It consisted of the following Install(s):
  MSCGMAG*1.0*5
Subject: Backup of MSCGMAG*1.0*5 install on Oct 22, 2008
  Replace
Loading Routines for MSCGMAG*1.0*5
Routine MSCGMAG is not on the disk..
Routine MSCGPT is not on the disk..
Send mail to: VALDES,IGNACIO//   VALDES,IGNACIO
Select basket to send to: IN//
And Send to:

You have PENDING ALERTS
          Enter  "VA to jump to VIEW ALERTS option

Select Installation Option: 6  Install Package(s)
Select INSTALL NAME:    MSCGMAG*1.0*5     Loaded from Distribution     Loaded fr
om Distribution  10/22/08@12:24:30
     => gft  ;Created on Nov 09, 2006@13:05:07

This Distribution was loaded on Oct 22, 2008@12:24:30 with header of
   gft  ;Created on Nov 09, 2006@13:05:07
   It consisted of the following Install(s):
  MSCGMAG*1.0*5

   Checking MSCGMAG*1.0*5 for overlap with VOE 1.0 .... OK
            No overlap found

   Checking MSCGMAG*1.0*5 for overlap with VOE 1.1 .... OK
            No overlap found

   Checking MSCGMAG*1.0*5 for overlap with NO HOME 1.0 .... OK
            No overlap found

Checking Install for Package MSCGMAG*1.0*5

Install Questions for MSCGMAG*1.0*5

Incoming Files:

   2005.02   OBJECT TYPE  (including data)
Note:  You already have the 'OBJECT TYPE' File.
I will OVERWRITE your data with mine.

   2005.2    NETWORK LOCATION  (Partial Definition)
Note:  You already have the 'NETWORK LOCATION' File.

Want KIDS to INHIBIT LOGONs during the install? YES//
Want to DISABLE Scheduled Options, Menu Options, and Protocols? YES// NO

Enter the Device you want to print the Install messages.
You can queue the install by enter a 'Q' at the device [[prompt~|Prompt]].
Enter a '^' to abort the install.

DEVICE: HOME//   TELNET
                                 MSCGMAG*1.0*5
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────

 Install Started for MSCGMAG*1.0*5 :
               Oct 22, 2008@12:27:36

Build Distribution Date: Nov 09, 2006

 Installing Routines:
               Oct 22, 2008@12:27:36

 Installing Data Dictionaries:
               Oct 22, 2008@12:27:36

 Installing Data:

AC+3^MAGUXRF, Global variable undefined: ^MAG(2005.02,150372994,-%GTM-E-GVUNDEF

────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
          ┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
  100%    │             25             50             75               │
Complete  └────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

Install MSCGMAG*1.0*5 has encountered an Error.
          Enter  "VA to jump to VIEW ALERTS option

Select Installation Option: "VA 

2. kdtop3
Local: Fri, Oct 24 2008 7:05 pm

Ignacio,

I'm not sure what your question was, other than what to do with the crash. But I am facing the same thing when I install patches for drug files.

I find that the writers of these patches like to assume that everything is as it should be. They just charge ahead and reference global nodes that don't exist, and then you get the crash mentioned above.

To address this, I see what routine is being run, then edit it to try to figure out where the bad pointer is, and then try to fix that bad pointer in my system. It's a thankless job.

Kevin


3. Frederick D. S. Marshall
Local: Mon, Oct 27 2008 10:15 am

Dear Kevin,

In a development or test account, an undefined error can be a great boon, helping to identify defects in the code, the database, or both. In a production account, an undefined error is a sign that the code is not quite ready for prime time. Between $DATA and $GET, MUMPS gives us all the tools we need to gracefully handle undefined global nodes. The developers need to be given the time they need to finish bulletproofing the code before it is released, and they need to be committed to that bulletproofing.

No matter how hard a developer tries to anticipate problems, there will always be certain problems that escape testing and show up only in a production environment. Undefined errors are not among those.

Yours truly,

Rick