Re: [U2] Printer errors in the error log
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: We're logging many errors in the UV error log that say "Too many PRINTER channels open." I know the channel numbers themselves are limited to 0-255, but I didn't know there was a limit on how many could be open at one time. What is the limit? Is there a configuration parameter somewhere that I'm missing? You can specify channel 0 thru 254 as the output channel, (SETPTR x, PRINT ON x, PRINTER CLOSE x); but there's a limit on how many you can have open at a single time. Prime Information would allow you to have 255 open, but I remember when converting to Universe that there was a limit of either 15 or 16 and it was unchangeable. I had to do some creative coding to convert a couple apps. -- Allen Egerton aegerton at pobox dot com --- u2-users mailing list u2-users@listserver.u2ug.org To unsubscribe please visit http://listserver.u2ug.org/
Re: [U2] Printer errors in the error log
** Comments embedded below. ** On May 24, 2008, at 2:22 PM, Stevenson, Charles wrote: From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] We're logging many errors in the UV error log that say "Too many PRINTER channels open." I know the channel numbers themselves are limited to 0-255, but I didn't know there was a limit on how many could be open at one time. What is the limit? Is there a configuration parameter somewhere that I'm missing? I vaguely remember encountering this about 10 years ago in a Sequoia/UV conversion. I think there is/was a limit of 14 or so that can be open at one time. I believe the number is 16, which includes the default unit 0, so you can use up to 15 with the numbers selected from the range of 1-255. I don't think there is/was a config param work around. There is no parameter that I have ever heard of. It is my understanding that the limit is hardcoded into both the UV run- machine and the external usp spooler daemon. Or Clif Oliver's. I think he sells a print environment handler designed to make up for UniVerse's inadequacies. Unfortunately, my package (ESP) will not help in this situation. It is more of a print job manager. But thanks for thinking of it! Regards, Clif -- W. Clifton Oliver, CCP CLIFTON OLIVER & ASSOCIATES Tel: +1 619 460 5678Web: www.oliver.com --- u2-users mailing list u2-users@listserver.u2ug.org To unsubscribe please visit http://listserver.u2ug.org/
Re: [U2] Printer errors in the error log
Hi Brian, I'm just curious. Why are you using so many print channels? Are you issuing that many PRINT ON statements in a BASIC program? I couldn't find any limit stated in the UV documentation either, but I may have missed it. Have you asked your IBM Support Organization? Or how about [EMAIL PROTECTED] Rgds, Dave Dave Taylor Sysmark Information Systems, Inc. Authorized IBM Business Partner 49 Aspen Way Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274 (O) 800-SYSMARK (800-797-6275) (F) 310-377-3550 (C) 310-561-5200 www.sysmarkinfo.com - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Friday, May 23, 2008 6:46 AM Subject: [U2] Printer errors in the error log We're logging many errors in the UV error log that say "Too many PRINTER channels open." I know the channel numbers themselves are limited to 0-255, but I didn't know there was a limit on how many could be open at one time. What is the limit? Is there a configuration parameter somewhere that I'm missing? TIA Brian _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ The information transmitted is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material not intended for Public use. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon, this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is strictly prohibited. If you received this communication in error, please notify the sender and delete the material from any and all computers or devices. --- u2-users mailing list u2-users@listserver.u2ug.org To unsubscribe please visit http://listserver.u2ug.org/ --- u2-users mailing list u2-users@listserver.u2ug.org To unsubscribe please visit http://listserver.u2ug.org/
RE: [U2] Printer errors in the error log
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > We're logging many errors in the UV error log that say > "Too many PRINTER channels open." > I know the channel numbers themselves are limited to 0-255, > but I didn't know there was a limit on how many could be > open at one time. What is the limit? > Is there a configuration parameter somewhere that I'm missing? I vaguely remember encountering this about 10 years ago in a Sequoia/UV conversion. I think there is/was a limit of 14 or so that can be open at one time. I don't think there is/was a config param work around. If you do: SETPTR n,... SETPTR n+1,... SETPTR n+2,... Etc. I think you'll find that error message once you hit about n+14. I don't recall how to explicitly close a particular channel so you can open another. Anyone? In our case, I think we didn't need to actually print to more than 14 printers at once. We converted the pick code so that a program would call a utility subroutine to map the particular printers it needed onto one of the channels 0-14. If you have to print to more than 14 at once, probably writeseq to files & spool later. If you have to print to more than 14 at once, may the Lord's mercy be upon you. Or Clif Oliver's. I think he sells a print environment handler designed to make up for UniVerse's inadequacies. Chuck S --- u2-users mailing list u2-users@listserver.u2ug.org To unsubscribe please visit http://listserver.u2ug.org/
