RE: [U2] Managing open files

2006-12-22 Thread Susan Joslyn
in UniBasic. Value 7 - The current number of temporarily closed files in UniBasic. This should give you everything that you need. HTH Colin Alfke Calgary Canada -Original Message- From: Susan Joslyn Greetings group, I have a problem at a new installation of PRC on a Unidata/Windows system

RE: [U2] Managing open files

2006-12-22 Thread Susan Joslyn
Colin Alfke Calgary Canada -Original Message- From: Susan Joslyn Greetings group, I have a problem at a new installation of PRC on a Unidata/Windows system. There are a couple of occasions where I get an announcement that too many files are open, and my program bombs. I think it's

[U2] Managing open files

2006-12-13 Thread Susan Joslyn
appreciated! Cheers, Susan Joslyn p.s. I'm a digest subscriber so I'll either see responses later (which is fine, I'm in no hurry) or you can copy me directly at [EMAIL PROTECTED] if you like. --- u2-users mailing list u2-users@listserver.u2ug.org To unsubscribe please visit http

RE: [U2] Universe/NT Rel. 10.0.10: How to run a program written and compiled in one flavor in another flavor?

2006-07-13 Thread Susan Joslyn
Dave, Brian, all, I get around the problem of the SELECT and COPY syntax differences by making a copy of the pick-flavored verbs (some platforms already have them) and I always execute COPYP and SELECTP and SSELECTP in my BASIC EXECUTE statements. Likewise you could create COPYI that is always

[U2] [UD] Simulation/performance testing tools

2006-06-08 Thread Susan Joslyn
hitting a web-site there are loads of tools out there that will do it and it doesn't matter that it's Redback/U2 at the backend. A place to find loads of advise about software quality and testing, including reviews and links to various tools is at stickyminds.com. Cheers, Susan Joslyn Date: Tue, 6

[U2] Client interested in using Dynamic Connect with application software written with SBPlus

2006-05-18 Thread Susan Joslyn
This is a subject near and dear to my heart. I have worked closely with the folks behind both Dynamic Connect and Accuterm to create usable terminal definitions when using SB+ in Character mode. Neither can be used with SB+ in SB's own GUI mode, although you can do some stuff with the GUI

[U2] RE: fast file transfers

2005-12-30 Thread Susan Joslyn
Thanks to everyone for their input on my question about faster file transfers. Probably going to use a combination of your great suggestions. Susan --- u2-users mailing list u2-users@listserver.u2ug.org To unsubscribe please visit http://listserver.u2ug.org/

[U2] Fast file transfers

2005-12-26 Thread Susan Joslyn
Greetings, Anyone come up with a really clever way to move a great deal of data from one machine to another (completely different Multivalue Platforms; jbase - Universe) all within the space of a weekend? We've tried some of the telnet programs that have multivalue specific file transfers ...

Re: [U2] SOX question

2005-12-12 Thread Susan Joslyn
life-cycle tool that can provide the IT controls and procedures (the framework) to immediately and effectively meet the requirements of SOX (and other regulatory compliance) while promoting best practices and STREAMLINING productivity. Susan Joslyn SJ+ Systems Associates, Inc. http://sjplus.com

[U2] Backups -- Universe

2005-10-04 Thread Susan Joslyn
Greetings group. What are you folks using for backups these days? In terms of media and management thereof? Especially on Universe? TIA, Susan --- u2-users mailing list u2-users@listserver.u2ug.org To unsubscribe please visit http://listserver.u2ug.org/

Re: [U2] Good Programming Practice Question.........

2005-09-30 Thread Susan Joslyn
Sometimes, if a subroutine is only called during certain situations (thus, not often) and the file used by the subroutine is not used by the main program, opening the file within the subroutine that uses it makes sense to me. - From: Mark Johnson

Re: [U2] Good Programming Practice Question.........

2005-09-30 Thread Susan Joslyn
One thing that has been over-looked in this conversation is the notion of 'lowest common denominator programming'. My software runs on all MV platforms. Therefore, whenever possible, I stick with syntax that works on all platforms. When that is not possible, I resort to calls and includes and

RE: [U2] Good Programming Practice Question.........

2005-09-30 Thread Susan Joslyn
Brian, When you say pre-compiler ... tell me ... drooling ... have you written something that combs through BASIC code to highlight platform specific syntactical differences? My fantasy is to build an engine and then to build a small database of the commands (strings) as key that don't work or

RE: [U2] Are there any UniVerse / U2 Basic Language Self-Study materials?

2005-09-26 Thread Susan Joslyn
IBM was really pushing their web-zine where they will pay for article submissions. It is probably not a ton of money, but those of you with the interest and inclination could begin a series -- with IBM buying them along the way and the collection growing in their searchable database... Gus has

RE: [U2] Universe active lists

2005-08-20 Thread Susan Joslyn
Following up on this list question, I want to respond to the questions and suggestions. I do so appreciate each person who took a stab at it. Why would I write a program like BLEEP? Well, I wouldn't! But that was the very simplest way to illustrate the problem I was having with a far more

[U2] Universe active lists

2005-08-19 Thread Susan Joslyn
the active-from-tcl-list into one of the list variables, then I could re-activate it before launching 'ED'. But I'm not having any luck with this. Thanks in advance to anyone who can take time out of their busy day to help me figure this out! Susan Joslyn --- u2-users mailing list u2

[U2] [uv]CREATE.FILE syntax for remote directories

2005-06-14 Thread Susan Joslyn
CREATE.FILE, then EXECUTE a UNIX 'mv' to push it to the correct location and then write down the Fpointer. Susan Joslyn SJ+ Systems Associates, Inc. -- Date: Mon, 13 Jun 2005 10:41:58 +0200 From: Manu Fernandes [EMAIL PROTECTED

[U2] Source code question

2005-06-05 Thread Susan Joslyn
reasons for or against it! Susan Joslyn SJ+ Systems Associates, Inc. -- Date: Sat, 04 Jun 2005 18:19:29 -0400 From: Moderator [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [U2] Source code question POSTED ON BEHALF A NON-MEMBER Hello guru's I've got question about source code. If I

[U2] Locks, releases and STATU() (oh my)

2005-04-14 Thread Susan Joslyn
Hello wizards, I've read what I can find on the subject, but I'm not finding what I need. As usual, anyone who knows where the info is, I would not be the least bit offended if you just point. Or if you know off-hand ... (Presently grappling with Unidata): When I hit a lock with a: READU this

[U2] Locks, releases and STATU() (oh my)

2005-04-14 Thread Susan Joslyn
Awesome info and suggestion. Thanks so much! (I'll be back, looking to do the same stuff in uv if its different/gives me trouble). --- u2-users mailing list u2-users@listserver.u2ug.org To unsubscribe please visit http://listserver.u2ug.org/

[U2] [UV] Version Control

2005-04-13 Thread Susan Joslyn
Brian, This intrigued. ... version stamp your source code in a way that can be saved into the object code Where do you put it, what do you put there? What platform(s) have you done this on? I know we dig into the unix-level directories for their date ... (PRC checks that the object is newer

RE: [U2] [OT] Financial fraud (was the thread: Epicor)

2005-03-17 Thread Susan Joslyn
Allen, This is a fantastic story. I am warning IT folks about just such a scenario ALL THE TIME. I've found that in these SOX audits the IT folk seem to think along two (deadly) lines. First, they tend to be just tell me what you want / give me a list (e.g. don't make me think) and secondly

RE: [U2] Financial Fraud

2005-03-17 Thread Susan Joslyn
Jeff, That one is easy. Requests for mods to the software must be documented and their justification is part of the request. Every SOX auditor I've come across has made this mandate. So in IT we have a methodology where we are responding to written requests that have been through authorization

RE: [U2]: Epicor

2005-03-15 Thread Susan Joslyn
Deb, Sometimes the client actually does know best when administering their system controls Actually I couldn't agree with you more, especially about PRC Lite. It was early days and even then I didn't completely agree with the philosophy. On the more recent versions of Avante and PRC things

RE: [U2]: Epicor

2005-03-14 Thread Susan Joslyn
on it. But get to me privately if I can help. I couldn't help but hop in, partly in defense of Epicor. Some good folks over there working hard to provide good solutions. But its more personal, too -- you may not have realized that you called my baby ugly. :) Susan Joslyn SJ+ Systems Associates

[U2] [OT]- PRC Newsletter (pardon the *brief* intrustion)

2005-03-14 Thread Susan Joslyn
Greetings. (I'll be quick -- and no replies here, please!) In cleaning up I've been a little surprised at the folks that weren't on my mailing list and should have been. The Loosely Q1 2005 edition is about to go out. If you've not been getting the PRC newsletter in the past and want it,

RE: [U2]: Epicor

2005-03-14 Thread Susan Joslyn
I can't stand it -- I have to correct. I know that Epicor's U2 product is Avante with an accent over the 'e'. My word processor knows to fix the spelling and include the accent-e. Whatever filters text for post changed e/accent to an 'i'. Makes me look foolish furiously defending a product if

RE: [U2] Unidata acount on unix

2005-02-18 Thread Susan Joslyn
Than you all for the response (all below). I had tried 'newacct' and it didn't fly but I think the bit about including $UDTBIN in the path was the key. At any rate, once I used a full path to newacct it seemed to do the trick. Thanks! Martin Canty: just like Windoze, only better. 'newacct'

[U2] Unidata acount on unix

2005-02-17 Thread Susan Joslyn
This is such a fundamental question ...sorry I'm such a numbskull -- I never do this. How does one make a directory on unix into a unidata account? On windoze I just make the directory and then go to it and type 'newacct'. What does the trick on unix? Thanks a million! Susan --- u2-users

RE: [U2] SBClient cannot connect to SB+ on UV/AIX

2005-02-04 Thread Susan Joslyn
David, Its usually just that you have to upgrade SB+ at the same time. The message is saying that you have to be on a newer SBClient but it just can't do math. I believe its telling you that you need to be on a newer SB+ to go with your new SBClient. You can't rarely upgrade one without the

RE: [U2] Unidebugger

2005-02-02 Thread Susan Joslyn
Feb 2005 23:34:57 -0500 From: Stevenson, Charles [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [U2] Unidebugger From: Susan Joslyn [snip] Gordon, I would think that you could address it with file triggers... any reason why you can't? triggers wont work on type 19 files. Programs have to be type 19 files. Can

RE: [U2] [AD] Unidebugger

2005-02-02 Thread Susan Joslyn
Or there's always PRC -- manages data, software, dict -- any -- mods. Delivers a complete framework as required by SOX. Handles the software life-cycle from request to deployment with a single thread. Nearly 13 years mature and over 1000 installations. The work is already done and SJ+ makes it

RE: [U2] Unidebugger

2005-02-01 Thread Susan Joslyn
We're using the word 'locking' in two different ways, here. Lock as in 'read lock' is indeed done by the unidebugger. Locking as in -- calling a host subroutine to validate the available status in a source library system (such as PRC (hah! You knew I'd plug!) is something that the Unieditor

RE: [U2] [UV/Redback] How can my UV code determine the redback user

2005-01-28 Thread Susan Joslyn
Actually, this discussion is all true as far as user-users. Business users. Web users. But Adrian is wanting to audit stuff that gets changed in development mode. And this is actually possible. And I have notes about how to do it. But I can't locate them on short notice right now. But it is

RE: [U2] [UV] SOX Compliance and Universe

2005-01-27 Thread Susan Joslyn
to be a nebulous mass. Thanks for listening. Oh yeah, and buy PRC. :) Susan Joslyn SJ+ Systems Associates, Inc. Sjplus.com PRC - Real software configuration management for U2. --- u2-users mailing list u2-users@listserver.u2ug.org To unsubscribe please visit http://listserver.u2ug.org/

[U2] quiet list - American holiday weekend

2004-11-27 Thread Susan Joslyn
The Americans cook and stuff them selves and argue with family on Thursday and every red-blooded American goes shopping on black Friday. :) Things will be back to normal on Monday, I'm sure. --- u2-users mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe please visit http://listserver.u2ug.org/

[U2] RE: running a subroutine [AD]

2004-10-21 Thread Susan Joslyn
Or you could use a product such as PRC to take care of sandboxing (personal copies) and versioning and backups and tracing history and all of that sort of thing. All while automating the whole life-cycle, bringing best-practices and compliance to the party. Oops ... did I say that out loud?

Re: [U2] Comparison Unidata and Universe

2004-09-28 Thread Susan Joslyn
Of course, if you have PRC and Wintegrate (not just dynamic connect) then Unieditor can lock (and check out and track) the file you are editing. Just so you know... Date: Sun, 26 Sep 2004 15:16:46 -0400 From: Dave Walker [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [U2] Comparison Unidata and Universe

[U2] Avoiding automatic e.mails to the list

2004-09-13 Thread Susan Joslyn
I worried about that, too -- I get a lot of lists. And I hated the idea of replying to spammers, too. I think the lists have logic that filters for the out-of-office or automatic replies? I assume so because we see them ONCE but not over and over again. I can't use Outlook to do it (because

RE: [U2] [OT] Sarbanes-Oxley

2004-08-05 Thread Susan Joslyn
Multivalue once and for all! Ever the optimist,. Susan Joslyn PRC - Real software configuration management for U2/Multivalue http://sjplus.com Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2004 15:44:14 -0600 From: Kevin King [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [U2] [OT] Sarbanes-Oxley I just re-read Susan's

[U2] VOC Comparison Program

2004-06-12 Thread Susan Joslyn
of the myriad share ware diff utilities that you can find on the web. They won't work with a VOC file, but you can create two directory type files and put things you'd like to compare into there and use one of those. Susan Joslyn SJ+ Systems Associates, Inc. PRC - Complete software development life

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