Disk Utilities

The facilities available from this option allow you to copy, delete or validate various types of parameter files and definitions. For instance, if you are designing an additional screen that is similar to an existing screen you may want to copy this similar screen to speed up configuration.The validate option allows you to update screens and reports where the location of files has changes – perhaps you have moved a database from file 2 to file 3 within the location of files.The delete option removes a definition file from your system.

Firstly you are shown the types of file you can process – select the type required. After which a pop-up allows you to select whether you wish to copy, delete or validate the definition file (note that validate is only available for specific options).

Copy a Definition File

The copy procedure asks for the filename you wish to copy, <F4-Select> is available, and then the filename you wish to copy to. <F4-Select> is available for the copy to filename in case you wish to overwrite an existing definition, or you can enter the filename required. Remember the filename is in ‘8.3’ format, although you do not have to enter the suffix as this will be updated for you if necessary.

Delete a Definition File

The delete procedure asks for the filename you wish to delete, <F4-Select> is available.After selecting the file you are prompted to confirm you wish to delete the file.

Validate a Definition File

Available for screen and report (UDR) definitions this option allows you to reset the database numbers used within a screen or report. For example, say a screen was based on file 2 – the accounts file but for other reasons this is now file 3, then the existing screen layouts reference file 2 and the screen would be unusable. This option allows you to reset the file numbers used within a screen or report.

On selection of the validate option you are asked for the screen/report definition to be validated, <F4-Select> is available, and then the system will display a screen showing the files in use in the application and the files used within the screen asking whether you wish to change any of the details.

If you respond ‘Yes’ you are taken on to the screen to change the number of the database used from x to y.

When you change a file number you will be prompted whether it is OK to update the screen layout – respond as required.