[U2] New XLr8 Tools release 4.0.22 [ad]

[Doug Averch]

Since our last announcement which was several months ago, we at U2logic
have been busy updating our XLr8 Tools.  We have just added UV command to
the Control-Space option.  That means those of us that don't know the
syntax of a command can find while in Eclipse and do not have to consult
the documentation.  VPN's we giving us a lot grief.  We have worked out
those pesky network interfaces while our users are using XLr8 tools in a
VPN environment.  XLr8 Tools work with Unidata and Universe databases only
running in the Eclipse IDE.  Check out our web site for more information at
www.u2logic.com.

v4.0.22 - May 20, 2014
  Add UV documentation commands to Control-Space option.

v4.0.21 - May 9, 2014
  Bugzilla [659] - XLr8Editor Label Sorting by Placement

v4.0.20 - April 12, 2014
  Change licensing use java libs instead of the OS calls.
  Added code to look at at network interfaces especially when using a VPN.

v4.0.19 - April 05, 2014
  XLr8Resizer had a divide by zero error on the custom calculation option.
  Bugzilla [654] - XLr8Editor hangs on looking up key words
  Bugzilla [655] - XLr8Dictionary editor does not allow editing of
non-dictionary data
  Bugzilla [657] - XLr8Editor generates a JNP error for unknown reason

v4.0.18 - March 24, 2014
  XLr8Resizer had un-initialized variable on Unidata when gathering
statistics on the custom option

v4.0.17 - March 12, 2014
  Revert code from bug fix 648
  Cleaned up opens in U2Core java code.

v4.0.15 - March 11, 2014
  Bugzilla [648] - XLr8Editor fails to compile after using the XLr8Installer
  Bugzilla [649] - XLr8Editor UniBasic indexer sometimes errors out.

Regards,
Doug
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Re: [U2] Rgarding ED editor

[Doug Averch]

I've been doing Eclipse IDE a lot longer than everybody else.  I'm not
bragging here: U2logic was the first with an editor that ran within Eclipse
IDE for Universe and Unidata in 2004.

I would have to save that I have updated many VOC items from XLr8Editor
Eclipse.  But that is not really point I have made in all of these years
trying to explain this technology.  If the U2 database environment is to
survive and grow, all of us programmers have to look like other programmers
in the world.  Very few of us should be using line by line editors for any
reason.

I firmly believe that the ED/AE should be removed from the database not
because the tools are not useful, but because it detracts from what can be
accomplished within the U2 environment.  When I'm at a client, or doing a
web demo, I have Eclipse running with code showing to showcase that U2 is
not a legacy technology.

When I'm coding and somebody who does not know U2 they can see these to
name few things:

   1. the code compiling on the spot
   2. built-in version control
   3. copy and paste capability
   4. dictionary editing in a grid
   5. an outline with all the variables and their respective line numbers
   6. code completion on my code variables
   7. a local search engine to look for U2 variables or subroutines
   8. a local search for just strings using regular expressions
   9. The ability to have multiple sessions open and manage those sessions
   10. The ability to sync your local storage with the database with a
   single click

Those people have a better feeling about the technology they purchase then
seeing some typing "OOPS" or "C/oldvariable/newvarable/g".

Regards,
Doug
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"XLr8Editor saves time for U2 programmers"


On Thu, Apr 17, 2014 at 8:16 AM, George Gallen wrote:

> Doug,
>
> I totally disagree!  Yes, once you get used to a GUI editor, ED/AE can be
> tough, but it has it's merits too.
>
> One, it's quick - it's ALWAYS available.
>
> Would you honestly invoke a GUI editor to make a quick change to a VOC
> entry?
>
> It's a tool of the trade - it needs to be a required learn
>
> George
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Re: [U2] Rgarding ED editor

[Doug Averch]

If you are trying to use ED or AE in Universe or Unidata these are line by
line editors.   If someone is new to U2 then this is a bad move to try and
teach them something so archaic.

Move into the modern ages using Eclipse IDE from either Rocket Software or
U2logic.  Rocket Software offering is called BDT.  U2logic's offering is
called XLr8Editor.  The both have many more positives than negatives.  If
you have used something like Visual Studio or similar tools then your
learning curve will be quite small.

Regards,
Doug
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"The only Eclipse editor with continuous compile technology"


On Thu, Apr 17, 2014 at 4:52 AM, Martin Phillips <
martinphill...@ladybridge.com> wrote:

> Hi Shanmukh,
>
> Do you really mean ED?
>
> The ED command in Unidata starts the underlying operating system editor.
> By default, this is vi on Linux and the MS-DOS editor on
> Windows. So, to answer your question, we need to know which system your
> are on.
>
> I have encountered many users who amend their VOC so that ED actually runs
> the AE editor which is part of Unidata itself.
>
>
> Martin Phillips
> Ladybridge Systems Ltd
> 17b Coldstream Lane, Hardingstone, Northampton NN4 6DB, England
> +44 (0)1604-709200
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: u2-users-boun...@listserver.u2ug.org [mailto:
> u2-users-boun...@listserver.u2ug.org] On Behalf Of Shanmukh Nandha
> Sent: 17 April 2014 10:48
> To: u2-users@listserver.u2ug.org
> Subject: [U2] Rgarding ED editor
>
> Hello Friends,
>
>
> Can any one help with ED editor docs in Unibasic Programming language
>
> Thank you,
> Shanmukh
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[U2] XLr8 New Release 4.0.14 [ad]

[Doug Averch]

U2logic's announces the new release of XLr8 Tools for Universe and Unidata
version 4.0.14.  In keeping with our normal release strategy, we have
combined our announcement into a single one each month.  Only XLr8 tools
continually updates it products several times a month in our U2 world.

U2logic's is an application creator so we use our tool on average about 8
hours a day so we really do know what the tool need to do and how the
perform.  Try it yourself, we do have trial licenses.

Here is our change log:

v4.0.14 - March 6, 2014
  Bugzilla [647] - Project Explorer display is not correct for LD and LF
files on dictionaries
  Bugzilla [646] - XLr8Editor does allow direct access from version control
(SVN)

v4.0.12 - March 5, 2014
  Bugzilla [641] - XLr8Licenser error on startup

Regards,
Doug
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Re: [U2] Multi-threaded phantom processing

[Doug Averch]

Instead of phantoms we us a different approach.

Our middle-ware built on Apache Tomcat and UniObjects for Java replicates
data from Universe to Universe or Unidata to Unidata.  Using the built in
routines in UOJ we are able to handle over 10,000 to 20,000 transactions
per day.  This technology uses a DataSet or a select list of data from a
single file in a single operation.  Then you write the DataSet to the other
machine.

Regards,
Doug


On Wed, Mar 5, 2014 at 5:34 AM, David A. Green wrote:

> I don't know how you would query the OS on the fly, but you can do a
> manual search for a bank of 10 or 20 unused ports and "claim" them.
>
> David A. Green
> (480) 201-7953
> DAG Consulting
>
> -Original Message-
> From: u2-users-boun...@listserver.u2ug.org [mailto:
> u2-users-boun...@listserver.u2ug.org] On Behalf Of Peter Cheney
> Sent: Tuesday, March 04, 2014 9:30 PM
> To: 'U2 Users List'
> Subject: Re: [U2] Multi-threaded phantom processing
>
> Thanks David. As they say "Bigger than Ben-Hur"!
>
> That's a great idea. The server I have is listening on a predetermined
> port. I trolled through /etc/services and a netstat on the remote host to
> select something that looked unused.
>
> So then if it the main phantom spawns 1-n children (presumably more
> phantoms?), it would also need to select 1-n ports which I suppose must
> also be predetermined? Or is there a call to the OS that can return an
> unused port? We're on AIX but the remote host is HPUX.
>
> Cheers
> Peter
>
>
>
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[U2] Unidata Index Failure

[Doug Averch]

We have be experiencing a Unidata index failure above 7.3.2 on Windows
2008/2012.  When we go back to 7.3.2 the problem goes away.  The problem is
sometimes the index does not get built for certain items.  If we save the
records or rebuild the index it goes away for a few days to a weeks until
one or two items show up not in the index.  Our customers report a software
failure which takes us hours determine that no application software is the
cause and we rebuild the indexes on the file in question.

We have been working with Rocket Software for about 6 months on this
problem.  Rocket is reporting to me that no one has reported this issue to
them.  We thought we ask anyone on the list if they have seen any problem
that is similar where they have solved the problem by rebuilding the
indexes.

Regards,
Doug
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[U2] New release of XLr8 tools for Universe and Unidata [ad]

[Doug Averch]

Its been a few months since we publicly announced a new release of XLr8 our
premier tools for Universe and Unidata.  We are releasing updates a few
times a month and our current version is 4.0.11.   Our XLr8 tools require
version Java version 1.7.  If you want our XLr8Commander to work you will
need Eclipse Kepler version.  The XLr8Commander is a easy way to not use
telnet and be able to issue commands from the Eclipse interface without
opening another windows and using a license.

v4.0.11 - February 15, 2014
  Bugzilla [640] - XLr8Synchronizer needs a prompt before starting on the
whole directory

v4.0.10 - February 7, 2014
  Bugzilla [638] - XLr8Editor sometimes is not fully initialized on start
up.

v4.0.9 - January 22, 2014
  Bugzilla [637] - XLr8Editor throws off Java error on start has been fixed.
  Updated XLr8Editor background task name.

v4.0.8 - January 5, 2014
  Added after delete option to call UniBasic routine.

v4.0.7 - December 23, 2013
  Fixed a bug with off-line mode would not open

v4.0.6 - December 18, 2013
  Bugzilla [461] - XLr8Developer grid lines needs have column and rows
instead of a single line.

v4.0.5 - December 15, 2013
  Fixed problem with after write call not working for dataset writes for
dictionaries
  Bugzilla [429] - XLr8 Search Option for UniBasic code - part 3
  Bugzilla [615] - XLr8Editor TODO markers are not always showing
  Bugzilla [591] - XLr8Editor outline should show external called routines

Regards,
Doug
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Re: [U2] "ED: The very finest of 1970s technology!" was: UniVerse Dictionary question

[Doug Averch]

George:

All you need to do add is the words "Back in the day" and anyone will know
why this a discussion that should be tabled.

Regards,
Doug
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On Thu, Feb 6, 2014 at 9:26 AM, George Gallen wrote:

> But you left out THE ABSOLUTE most important feature
>
> "OOPS"
>
> George
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Re: [U2] 11.2

[Doug Averch]

Hi George:

Most US Rocket Software sellers are consider VAR's or value added
resellers.  That means we must add value to sale of Universe licenses.
 That is why you will rarely see prices quoted over the internet.

However, you can contact me off-line and will go through your options.
 U2logic is a Rocket Software VAR selling XLr8 Tools, U2Weblink
middle-ware, and a host of application software.

Regards,
Doug
www.u2logic.com


On Tue, Jan 28, 2014 at 11:56 AM, George Gallen wrote:

> It's been awhile since we last bought UV. What does UV run these days per
> license?
>
> Note...we are not looking to upgrade at this point - but might consider it
> sometime later this year.
>
> George Gallen
> Senior Programmer/Analyst
> Accounting/Data Division, EDI Administrator
> ggal...@wyanokegroup.com
> ph:856.848.9005 Ext 220
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Re: [U2] BASIC code - upper, lower, CamelCase, what say you?

[Doug Averch]

[ad]
Just a heads up for those interesting in more granularity in a search.  We
have added an extension to the search Eclipse engine for XLr8Editor.  This
UniBasic search tab allows you to search for variables, external
subroutines, internal subroutines, and functions.  We wrote this to easily
find every program that used a particular variable or called subroutine to
make re-factoring our code much faster when needed.
[/ad]

Regards,
Doug
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"Web applications for Universe and Unidata"


On Mon, Dec 23, 2013 at 8:59 AM, Bobby Worley  wrote:

> Thanks for all the replies and opinions on mixed case basic coding.
>
> A little more info on my personal work configuration:
>
> - we are on Universe 11.1 / IBM AIX / Accuterm
> - I use Rocket BDT for 95% of my coding -
> - I have a home grown search tool that goes through all our source files
>
> but, I looked a little more into the Search menu tool in Eclipse (BDT) and
> it appears to have much more power (thanks for that tip on Eclipse, Doug).
>  There are more and more features in Basic Developer Toolkit and XAdmin
> that i'm finding every day.   Great tool!Now i'm wanting another 23" or
> larger monitor to be able to see more data in all the panes ;)
>
> Brian Leach - would you be will do share some code samples of how you use
> mixed case? you can email to me directly.
>
>
>
> On Mon, Dec 23, 2013 at 9:27 AM, Wols Lists  >wrote:
>
> > On 22/12/13 22:39, Peter Cheney wrote:
> > > My colleague has recently introduced me to the joys of Emacs but am
> > struggling to un-learn vi.
> >
> > http://www.emacswiki.org/emacs/ViperMode
> >
> > I thought I remembered something like this ...
> >
> > Wol
> > (a dinosaur who wishes he still had the Sheffield EDitor :-)
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Re: [U2] BASIC code - upper, lower, CamelCase, what say you?

[Doug Averch]

[ad]
Just a heads up for those interesting in more granularity in a search.  We
have added an extension to the search Eclipse engine for XLr8Editor.  This
UniBasic search tab allows you to search for variables, external
subroutines, internal subroutines, and functions.  We wrote this to easily
find every program that used a particular variable or called subroutine to
make re-factoring our code much faster when needed.
[/ad]

Regards,
Doug
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"Web applications for Universe and Unidata"


On Mon, Dec 23, 2013 at 8:59 AM, Bobby Worley  wrote:

> Thanks for all the replies and opinions on mixed case basic coding.
>
> A little more info on my personal work configuration:
>
> - we are on Universe 11.1 / IBM AIX / Accuterm
> - I use Rocket BDT for 95% of my coding -
> - I have a home grown search tool that goes through all our source files
>
> but, I looked a little more into the Search menu tool in Eclipse (BDT) and
> it appears to have much more power (thanks for that tip on Eclipse, Doug).
>  There are more and more features in Basic Developer Toolkit and XAdmin
> that i'm finding every day.   Great tool!Now i'm wanting another 23" or
> larger monitor to be able to see more data in all the panes ;)
>
> Brian Leach - would you be will do share some code samples of how you use
> mixed case? you can email to me directly.
>
>
>
> --
>
> 
>
> *Bob Worley*
>
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>
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>
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Re: [U2] BASIC code - upper, lower, CamelCase, what say you?

[Doug Averch]

Hi Peter:

When millions of programmers are using a tool like Eclipse, there is always
help on the internet.  Here is what I found:

1) Eclipse for Linux instructions:
https://developer.atlassian.com/display/DOCS/Set+Up+the+Eclipse+IDE+for+Linux
  a) The current release is Kepler
  b) You don't need to install Maven
  c) Make sure you have Java installed first and version 1.7.

2) U2logic's XLr8 Tools plugin instructions:
http://www.u2logic.com/pdfs/XLr8Installation.pdf

3) Email your install id and we will send you a trial license.

Regards,
Doug


On Sun, Dec 22, 2013 at 3:39 PM, Peter Cheney
wrote:

> Hi Doug,
>
> Re the Eclipse thing, do you have any pointers or links etc for setting up
> eclipse in a Linux workstation environment please?
> Most of the stuff I've seen for U2 seems to all be windows based and I'm
> only knew to Eclipse as well having been a vi fan for ages.
> My colleague has recently introduced me to the joys of Emacs but am
> struggling to un-learn vi.
>
> Cheers
> Peter
>
>
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Re: [U2] BASIC code - upper, lower, CamelCase, what say you?

[Doug Averch]

"BFIND" are your really serious.  Is this one of those, we must us only use
UniBasic code?  Because if it is, we U2 programmers are really dinosaurs
not knowing the comet already has changed the world.

We have been using Eclipse since 2004.  The search engine is so fast and
will search my local machine, not the database, in seconds.  The Eclipse
search engine shows not only the program but the entire line that matches.
You can click on the line in the search window and the editor start up and
loads the program focusing on the line in question.

Gee, you should wonder how Eclipse compares to a single telnet window
driven program written UniBasic?

Regards,
Doug
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"Industrial strength tools for U2 programmers and shops"


On Sat, Dec 21, 2013 at 6:08 AM, Symeon Breen  wrote:

> Not this one again 
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: u2-users-boun...@listserver.u2ug.org
> [mailto:u2-users-boun...@listserver.u2ug.org] On Behalf Of Bobby Worley
> Sent: 20 December 2013 19:02
> To: U2 Users List
> Subject: [U2] BASIC code - upper, lower, CamelCase, what say you?
>
> First off - Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all.
>
> I'm starting to write a lot of new BASIC (Universe 11.1) subroutines for
> our
> DesignBais application, and since I'll be starting with a blank code
> template instead of modifying existing code, and I thought 'hey why not
> join
> the 21st century' and make the code look more mainstream, and readable.
> (falling back on our last TEXMUG presentation by Clif Oliver on
> refactoring).
>
> And considering Universe 11.2 now supports local subroutines and functions,
> I should make the code look and behave more object-like.
>
> Does anyone know of a set of rules or guidelines on how to do this?Just
> experimenting briefly, Universe BASIC compiler will allow any mix of cases
> for keywords, but variables are case sensitive.  Example:
>
> >ED BP TEST
> ABC=1
> Abc=2
> abc=3
> PRINT ABC
> Print Abc
> pRiNt abc
> stop
> end
>
> >RUN TEST
> 1
> 2
> 3
>
> So, how are developers mixed case in their code these day? Do keywords,
> local variables, common variable, equates follow a standard method?
>
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Re: [U2] Please recommend a Pick-based upgrade for QuickBooks

[Doug Averch]

Well then you have another vendor that can contact them.


On Wed, Dec 18, 2013 at 4:46 PM, Wjhonson  wrote:

>
> Doug you are speaking of a job that is months old already.
> This is a brand new job.
> With a brand new client.
>
>
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Doug Averch 
> To: U2 Users List 
> Sent: Wed, Dec 18, 2013 3:45 pm
> Subject: Re: [U2] Please recommend a Pick-based upgrade for QuickBooks
>
>
> Does "Jeff L." ring a bell?
>
>
> On Wed, Dec 18, 2013 at 4:28 PM, Wjhonson  wrote:
>
> >
> > Excuse me?
> > You never spoke with my client.
> >
> >
> > -Original Message-
> > From: Doug Averch 
> > To: U2 Users List 
> > Sent: Wed, Dec 18, 2013 3:22 pm
> > Subject: Re: [U2] Please recommend a Pick-based upgrade for QuickBooks
> >
> >
> > Hi Will:
> >
> > I spoke with your "client" about our Universe/Unidata accounting package.
> >  So there is more than one.
> >
> > Good Luck,
> > Doug
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Re: [U2] Please recommend a Pick-based upgrade for QuickBooks

[Doug Averch]

Does "Jeff L." ring a bell?


On Wed, Dec 18, 2013 at 4:28 PM, Wjhonson  wrote:

>
> Excuse me?
> You never spoke with my client.
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Doug Averch 
> To: U2 Users List 
> Sent: Wed, Dec 18, 2013 3:22 pm
> Subject: Re: [U2] Please recommend a Pick-based upgrade for QuickBooks
>
>
> Hi Will:
>
> I spoke with your "client" about our Universe/Unidata accounting package.
>  So there is more than one.
>
> Good Luck,
> Doug
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Re: [U2] Please recommend a Pick-based upgrade for QuickBooks

[Doug Averch]

Hi Will:

I spoke with your "client" about our Universe/Unidata accounting package.
 So there is more than one.

Good Luck,
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Re: [U2] Unidata index/query ?

[Doug Averch]

In Unidata indexes DO mean faster selects.  I have file with millions
of records with about 14 indexes and most every select on the index
comes back in under a second.   Our disks are 90,000 IO's per second
with a 16GB main memory, without indexes to select and read through
that data takes 5 to 10 minutes minimum.

I have an open ticket with Rocket Software about indexes failing after
7.3.2. I had a similar problem and reduced my version from 7.3.4 to
7.3.2.

Regards,
Doug
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"XLr8Tools for Universe and Unidata programmers"

On Fri, Dec 6, 2013 at 9:00 AM, David A. Green  wrote:
> Jeffrey,
>
> And index is a B(Binary)+ tree, the plus means that it auto adjusts and
> balances itself as it builds or shrinks.
>
> After UniData 5.2 UniQuery will use as many indices as it can. In your case
> it is the equivalent of doing two UniQuery selects to two different lists
> and then doing a MERGE.LIST.
>
> If you are always wanting a combined index lookup on those two values you
> can create an I-Descriptor that combines them and index the I-Descriptor.
> Then use the I-Descriptor in your select statements.
>
> Remember using an Index doesn't always mean faster selects.  If your index
> brings back a lot of records then you are processing them by index pointer
> and the disk reads will be all over the file.  Whereas without the index you
> are reading the file going through it by groups and it will minimize the
> disk reads.
>
> David A. Green
> (480) 201-7953
> DAG Consulting
>
> -Original Message-
> From: u2-users-boun...@listserver.u2ug.org
> [mailto:u2-users-boun...@listserver.u2ug.org] On Behalf Of jeffrey Butera
> Sent: Friday, December 06, 2013 8:09 AM
> To: U2 Users List
> Subject: [U2] Unidata index/query ?
>
> Unidata 7.3.3 on RedHat:  I have a table with numerous indicies built:
>
> File..  H08.CR.COURSE.EVALS Alternate key length..  20
> Node/Block size...  4K OV blocks.  1 (0 in use, 0
> overflowed) Indices...  6 (6 D-type) Index updates.
> Enabled, No updates pending
>
> Index-Name..  F-type K-type Built Empties Dups In-DICT S/M
> F-no/VF-expr
> XCCE.STUDENT.ID   D  NumYes   Yes Yes  Yes S 8
> XCCE.STATUS   D  TxtYes   No  Yes  Yes S 17
> XCCE.COURSE.NAME  D  TxtYes   No  Yes  Yes S 14
> XCCE.TERM D  TxtYes   No  Yes  Yes S 12
> XCCE.TYPE D  TxtYes   No  Yes  Yes S 22
> XCCE.SUBJECT  D  TxtYes   No  Yes  Yes S 23
>
>
> Since these are data fields (nothing computed on-the-fly) and indexed,
> queries should be fast.The table has approximately 737,000 records.
>
> This query runs in under 1 second:
>
> SELECT H08.CR.COURSE.EVALS WITH XCCE.TERM EQ '2013F'
>
> However this query takes 10+ seconds (or longer) - even with two indexed
> fields:
>
> SELECT H08.CR.COURSE.EVALS WITH XCCE.TERM EQ '2013F' AND XCCE.TYPE EQ
> 'FINCRSE'
>
> I'm at a loss to explain the second, any insight appreciated.
>
> --
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> Associate Director for Application and Web Services
> Information Technology
> Hampshire College
> 413-559-5556
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Re: [U2] Unidata index/query ?

[Doug Averch]

Hi David:

In Unidata indexes DO mean faster selects.  I have file with millions
of records with about 14 indexes and most every select on the index
comes back in under a second.   Our disks are 90,000 IO's per second
with a 16GB main memory, without indexes to select and read through
that data takes 5 to 10 minutes minimum.

I have an open ticket with Rocket Software about indexes failing after
7.3.2. I had a similar problem and reduced my version from 7.3.4 to
7.3.2.

Regards,
Doug
www.u2logic.com
"XLr8Tools for Universe and Unidata programmers"

On Fri, Dec 6, 2013 at 9:00 AM, David A. Green  wrote:
> Jeffrey,
>
> And index is a B(Binary)+ tree, the plus means that it auto adjusts and
> balances itself as it builds or shrinks.
>
> After UniData 5.2 UniQuery will use as many indices as it can. In your case
> it is the equivalent of doing two UniQuery selects to two different lists
> and then doing a MERGE.LIST.
>
> If you are always wanting a combined index lookup on those two values you
> can create an I-Descriptor that combines them and index the I-Descriptor.
> Then use the I-Descriptor in your select statements.
>
> Remember using an Index doesn't always mean faster selects.  If your index
> brings back a lot of records then you are processing them by index pointer
> and the disk reads will be all over the file.  Whereas without the index you
> are reading the file going through it by groups and it will minimize the
> disk reads.
>
> David A. Green
> (480) 201-7953
> DAG Consulting
>
> -Original Message-
> From: u2-users-boun...@listserver.u2ug.org
> [mailto:u2-users-boun...@listserver.u2ug.org] On Behalf Of jeffrey Butera
> Sent: Friday, December 06, 2013 8:09 AM
> To: U2 Users List
> Subject: [U2] Unidata index/query ?
>
> Unidata 7.3.3 on RedHat:  I have a table with numerous indicies built:
>
> File..  H08.CR.COURSE.EVALS Alternate key length..  20
> Node/Block size...  4K OV blocks.  1 (0 in use, 0
> overflowed) Indices...  6 (6 D-type) Index updates.
> Enabled, No updates pending
>
> Index-Name..  F-type K-type Built Empties Dups In-DICT S/M
> F-no/VF-expr
> XCCE.STUDENT.ID   D  NumYes   Yes Yes  Yes S 8
> XCCE.STATUS   D  TxtYes   No  Yes  Yes S 17
> XCCE.COURSE.NAME  D  TxtYes   No  Yes  Yes S 14
> XCCE.TERM D  TxtYes   No  Yes  Yes S 12
> XCCE.TYPE D  TxtYes   No  Yes  Yes S 22
> XCCE.SUBJECT  D  TxtYes   No  Yes  Yes S 23
>
>
> Since these are data fields (nothing computed on-the-fly) and indexed,
> queries should be fast.The table has approximately 737,000 records.
>
> This query runs in under 1 second:
>
> SELECT H08.CR.COURSE.EVALS WITH XCCE.TERM EQ '2013F'
>
> However this query takes 10+ seconds (or longer) - even with two indexed
> fields:
>
> SELECT H08.CR.COURSE.EVALS WITH XCCE.TERM EQ '2013F' AND XCCE.TYPE EQ
> 'FINCRSE'
>
> I'm at a loss to explain the second, any insight appreciated.
>
> --
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> Associate Director for Application and Web Services
> Information Technology
> Hampshire College
> 413-559-5556
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[U2] Unidata error for the ages, so to speak.

[Doug Averch]

I was playing with EVAL trying to see why it would work in Universe
and not in Unidata.  I typed in this sentence in Unidata 7.3.6:

list CRM.CUSTOMERS WITH EVAL "UPCASE(@RECORD<15>)" LIKE "BILL..."

UPCASE(@RECORD<15>)
-^
Virtual Attribute Error: qz1zq syntax error

So what is qz1zq syntax error?  Who would of thought this would help a
seasoned professional like myself figure our my syntax error.  I guess
I really don't understand this database after many many years...

The correct syntax was :
list CRM.CUSTOMERS WITH EVAL "UPCASE(CONTACT.NAME)" LIKE 'BILL...'

Regards,
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[U2] XLr8Editor Release 4.0.3 [ad]

[Doug Averch]

Our current release is 4.0.3. By the way this software has some code for
Universe 11.2 new UniBasic features.

This release is significant in that we have changed the licensing scheme to
a single entry from for all keys.  If you upgrade you will need a new
license key.  When you upgrade send us your new installation id and we will
send you a new key as quick as we can.

We always felt the the Eclipse search engine was not adequate for UniBasic.
 We have create our own search tab for UniBasic and dictionaries.  You can
search for functions, external subroutines, internal subroutines, and
variables. This search engine uses our UniBasic indexer information that is
captured when you start up Eclipse the routine is very fast.

Here is our change log:

v4.0.3 - December 02, 2013
  Updated XLr8 item list spinner from 1000 to 5000.
  Bugzilla [429] - XLr8 Search Option for UniBasic code - part 1.

v4.0.2 - November 24, 2013
  Updated documentation
  Bugzilla [622] - XLr8Object Editor translator kicks off a message
occasionally

v4.0.1 - November 16, 2013
  Bugzilla [606] - XLr8Licenser old licensing code needs to be removed
  Bugzilla [426] - XLr8Object Editor will be multi-language is completed

v3.10.3 - November 14, 2013
  Bugzilla [426] - XLr8Object Editor will be multi-language part 2.

Regards,
Doug
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Re: [U2] BDT Sluggish

[Doug Averch]

Hi Bill:

I did notice a delay when you type in a program.  BDT has a very long pause
between characters.  It has something to do with how the implemented their
on the fly compiler.  You will have to submit a issue with them.
 Hopefully, they will get it resolved in a few months or so.

Regards,
Doug
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On Thu, Nov 21, 2013 at 2:17 PM, Bill Brutzman wrote:

> 1. I just downloaded the latest Oct2013.
> 2. As with the earlier BDT release... each time I press a key... it takes
> two seconds to appear on the screen.
> 3. My PC that I am using BDT is Windows Pro 8.1... and the latest Symantec
> EndPoint Protect AntiVirus.
> 4. Suggestions would be appreciated.
>
> --Bill
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[U2] U2logic updates its XLr8 Tools for Universe and Unidata [ad]

[Doug Averch]

It been a while since we have posted our updates because we thought we were
a little too verbose.  But we are back again after two months.

We have been very busy as always at U2logic improving our XLr8 products.
 We have had about 15 updates in that time.  Compare this with any other U2
products out in the wild web and you will find we are the leader in
continuous improvement.

For example, our XLr8 Commander allows us to not have telnet window open to
do LIST/SELECT commands.  We can create a stack save locally on our
workstation and call it up hours or days later to do the same thing.
 Almost any command or program can be run from our commander making it an
invaluable tool for any Universe or Unidata programmer while they are using
any of our tools.

Here is our change log for the past three months.

v3.10.3 - November 14, 2013
  Bugzilla [426] - XLr8Object Editor will be multi-language part 2.

v3.10.2 - November 7, 2013
  Added missing preference for XLr8Object Editor
  Changed wording on XLr8Commander and removed unused icons.

v3.10.1 - November 6, 2013
  Bugzilla [549] - XLr8Object Editor will not come up from the Eclipse
search function
  Bugzilla [426] - XLr8Object Editor will be multi-language part 1.

v3.10.0 - October 31, 2013
  Added preference for U2 commands to timeout more than standard for UOJ.
  Updated combined licensing routine
  Updated XLr8Commander menu items

v3.9.20 - v3.9.14 - October 22, 2013
  XLr8Resizer removed more integer math and replaced them with long math.
  Bugzilla [603] - XLr8Resizer does not gather statistics occasionally
  Bugzilla [604] - XLr8Resizer has a divide by zero error.
  Bugzilla [167] - XLr8Licenser needs the ability to license with a master
key
  Bugzilla [602] - XLr8Resizer was skipping large files on Universe
  XLr8Resizer increased timeout to 9 hours

v3.9.13 - October 10, 2013
  Bugzilla [547] - XLr8 Command Interpreter needed more tuning before
release.
  Removed some logging from U2Core functions.
  Bugzilla [601] - XLr8Synchronizer is gettting a JNP
  Bugzilla [602] - XLr8Resizer error on large files when gathering
statistics
  XLr8Resize fixed problem with file revision showing up on resize commands

v3.9.12 - October 08, 2013
  Fixed JNP error on XLr8Synchronizer and others.

v3.9.11 - October 07, 2013
  Speed up the copy and paste U2 files by doing a single garbage collect
for a single segment
  Bugzilla [547] - XLr8 Command Interpreter allows you to run TCL/ECL
commands from a windows and see the results.
  Bugzilla [590] - Update Quartz job processing software to version 2.2.0

v3.9.7 - September 20, 2013
  Bugzilla [554] - XLr8Framework linked projects with no properties
  Bugzilla [598] - XLr8Installer jnp error on Universe to Unidata
dictionaries only

Regards,
Doug
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Re: [U2] [OT] Interview Questions

[Doug Averch]

Kevin,

You realize this is not a therapy session.  There are people you know and
others that may be reading this.  This is not the venue for that.

Regards,
Doug
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On Fri, Oct 11, 2013 at 10:56 AM, Kevin King  wrote:

> Unfortunately, in one case I hired a friend.  Needless to say, it was one
> of the worst decisions I've made.  Not only lost a friend, but lost a lot
> of customer confidence by her attitude, poor workmanship, and unwillingness
> to adapt.
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Re: [U2] REPLICATING DATA

[Doug Averch]

Hi Andrea:

U2logic does replication via UniObjects for Java.  It is built-in to our
U2WebLink middle-ware engine. You just need to surround you writes and
deletes with a few lines of code and our software takes care of the rest.
 This software works for version 10.1 of Universe and above.  You can
contact me off-line for more information.

Regards,
Doug
www.u2logic.com


On Tue, Sep 3, 2013 at 10:18 AM, Ard956  wrote:

> Does anyone do replication with a tool outside of the U2 toolbox?  We are
> on UV 10.2.10 which does not support UV replication.  We have no plans to
> upgrade at this time but need a backup for our Universe server.  Our
> database is about 180GB.
>
> Thank you,
>
> Andrea Dente
> Taylored Services
>
>
>
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Re: [U2] Read and Writing binary files with UOJ

[Doug Averch]

Rick,

It looks like you can do this with Universe UniBasic ReadBlk and we have
working code.  I have been unable to find any equivalent in Unidata.

Thanks,
Doug
www.u2logic.com


On Fri, Aug 30, 2013 at 6:15 PM, Rick Nuckolls  wrote:

> Doug,
>
> Looking at my old code, I call a subroutine on the backend to do the
> readblk, and then use the default reverse conversion on the return
> argument's UniString. ( byte[] myBinary = myUnistring.toString().getBytes()
>  )..
>
> UOJ, in its wisdom, does not expose the raw byte array that it gets from
> the back end before it converts it to Java characters in a UniString, hence
> the code above. This might even work if you use the UniSequentialFile
> readBlk() function.
>
> Technically, it might be better to specify the character encoding, as in
> byte[] myBinary = myUnistring.toString().getBytes("ISO-8859_1"), but this
> assumes that one are sure of what UOJ used to convert the bytes received
> from the server to characters, and that the conversion is 100% reversible.
> It is unclear that UOJ even defines an encoding, and if Localization is in
> use, UniStrings may not reverse to an equal byte array.
>
> Because of that uncertainty, it would be best to call a subroutine on the
> UDT server that did a block read of the file, a base64 encoding of it using
> ENCODE(...), and then, after passing it back to UOJ, use
> sun.misc.BASE64Decoder to convert
> the UniString return argument back to a byte[].  (After, of course, you
> convert the UniString to a String.) -- For a total of 4 conversions per
> source byte.
>
> Several years ago, I pointed out  to Rocket (IBM?, Ardent?) that it might
> be more appropriate for the UniSequentialFile readBlk method to return a
> byte[] rather than a UniString. Obviously, it was too late for that, but it
> does not appear that U2  has added a readBytes() method, which is no
> surprise, as I recollect the conversation. (Obviously, there needs to be a
> writeBlk( byte[] ) or writeBytes( byte[] ) method too.)
>
> Good luck,
>
> Rick Nuckolls
>
>
> On Aug 30, 2013, at 2:30 PM, Doug Averch  wrote:
>
> > I was at a U2U in 2010, I think, and somebody showed us how to read and
> > write files such as tiffs using UniObjects.  The example was storing them
> > in Unidata and send them out to the web using UOJ.
> >
> > Does anybody know what lecture that was?  Or how to do it?
> >
> > Regards,
> > Doug
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[U2] Read and Writing binary files with UOJ

[Doug Averch]

I was at a U2U in 2010, I think, and somebody showed us how to read and
write files such as tiffs using UniObjects.  The example was storing them
in Unidata and send them out to the web using UOJ.

Does anybody know what lecture that was?  Or how to do it?

Regards,
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[U2] XLr8Editor 3.9.3 requires Java 1.7 [ad]

[Doug Averch]

Hi:

Since we have been running Java 1.7 for many years now, we did not realize
how many of our user base was still running Java 1.6.  With at least 16
updates since Java 1.7 came out in July of 2011, we have incorporated some
new code in our XLr8Editor for Universe and Unidata that is not backwards
compatible with the older Java.  Additionally, our new plug-in
XLr8Synchronizer requires Java 1.7 as well.

You can contact me off-line for instructions how to tell Eclipse you have
Java 1.7 running.

Regards,
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[U2] XLr8 Summer releases for Universe and Unidata [ad]

[Doug Averch]

Since this summer we have been releasing a lot features with our XLr8
product at a rapid pace, it was decided to not announce everyone.  We are
combining the last three releases into this announcement.  Below is a
summation of a couple of these amazing features we have added to our
products.

1) XLr8Synchronizer allows your local copy to in sync with the database
copy.  In a programming environment where you have multiple programmers
making change to code whether or not you are using version control, you
might want to know what go changed.  With the XLr8Synchronizer, it will
sync you programs files, procs, paragraphs, dictionaries, and even data.

2) Task tags are something that has been missing in UniBasic programming
forever.  You can now put in TODO's, FIXME's, or company specific tags into
your code.  XLr8Editor will read through your code and build what Eclipse
calls a marker view of them.  In a single view you can see what programs
tasks are still open or require changes.  This something Java programmers
have had for years.  No other UniBasic editor can do this.

Here is our change log:

v3.9.3 - August 20, 2013
   Bugzilla [584] - XLr8Synchronizer tries to sync object code
   Bugzilla [319] - XLr8Editor needs the Task Tags option like java editor
supports
   Bugzilla [587] - XLr8Editor basic code indexer freezes the UI
   XLr8Synchronizer allows for color coding the tags
   XLr8Editor indexer now starts in a second or so instead of 3 minutes.

v3.9.2 - August 16, 2013
   Added new quartz library for Job processing
   Updated documentation for tasks tags
   Bugzilla [319] - XLr8Editor supports tasks tags like Java and other
languages.

v3.9.1 - August 08, 2013
   Remove console message on copy DB to local
   Bugzilla [570] - XLr8Installer delete key is not working
   Bugzilla [296] - XLr8Synchronizer is completed

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Re: [U2] I am looking for a CRM package on multi-value

[Doug Averch]

The reason U2 is such a small player in the database market is, in my
opinion, we are a VAR driven market.  The VAR's can only sell so much.  The
software quality of the applications is dependent on the VAR.  And don't
get me start on telnet applications.  If Rocket Software U2 sold
applications, you would need a business case "BS" for every reason to get
the database, documentation, and tools moving into the 21st century.

Before I fall off my soap box check out my blog at
http://u2logic.blogspot.com/2011/06/red-headed-step-child.html

Regards,
Doug
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"Innovative web based software running on Universe and Unidata"

On Wed, Aug 7, 2013 at 2:59 PM, Daniel Ruckel
wrote:

> Always appreciate your insights Tony, thank you.
>
> Danny Ruckel
>
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: u2-users-boun...@listserver.u2ug.org
> [mailto:u2-users-boun...@listserver.u2ug.org] On Behalf Of Tony Gravagno
> Sent: Wednesday, August 07, 2013 12:50 PM
> To: u2-users@listserver.u2ug.org
> Subject: Re: [U2] I am looking for a CRM package on multi-value
>
> You're quite clear that you don't want a pitch for non-MV so that's not
> where I'm going here. I think this inquiry is fascinating for how it's
> presented rather than what it's about. In short, in this case I think
> you're
> doing MV a dis-service by being so supportive. Because my response isn't
> specifically about U2, and not a direct answer to your question, I've
> posted
> it as a blog:
>
> http://nebula-rnd.com/blog/tech/mv/2013/08/compete1.html
>
> Tony Gravagno
> Nebula Research and Development
> TG@ remove.pleaseNebula-RnD.com
> http://Nebula-RnD.com/blog
> http://LinkedIn.com/in/TonyGravagno
> http://Twitter.com/TonyGravagno
> http://PickWiki.com
> http://groups.google.com/group/MVDBMS
> http://BitBucket.org/FOSS4MV/
>
>
>
> > From: Wjhonson
> > I am looking for a Customer Relationship Management application.
> >
> > I have a client who is familiar with Universe and would prefer that,
> but
> > willing to look at other MV database applications.
> >
> > However they also will want to demo this to their own clients from
> > time-to-time and so want a pretty looking face on it.
> > The backend has to be multi-value of some sort, so don't pitch me
> non
> > multi-value solutions please
> >
> > What are my choices if any?
> >
> > Only looking for *already installed* choices, not custom work.
> > Some customization is always necessary, but they want to see a working
> > application from the get-go.
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Re: [U2] I am looking for a CRM package on multi-value

[Doug Averch]

Hi:

I have a 100% Web based CRM package that runs on Universe or Unidata.  I
would be happy at anytime to give you a demo of its capabilities or check
out our web site for more information.

Regards,
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On Wed, Aug 7, 2013 at 10:22 AM, Wjhonson  wrote:

> I am looking for a Customer Relationship Management application.
>
> I have a client who is familiar with Universe and would prefer that, but
> willing to look at other MV database applications.
>
> However they also will want to demo this to their own clients from
> time-to-time and so want a pretty looking face on it.
> The backend has to be multi-value of some sort, so don't pitch me non
> multi-value solutions please
>
> What are my choices if any?
>
> Only looking for *already installed* choices, not custom work.
> Some customization is always necessary, but they want to see a working
> application from the get-go.
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Re: [U2] Large DICT affecting I/O

[Doug Averch]

Hi Jeffery:

We have a client with 6,000 dictionaries items and they have no performance
problems  If the dictionary is sized correctly, there generally is no
performance hit.  However, editing it with some tools is a pain because it
takes quite a long time to read them.

Regards,
Doug
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"XLr8Dictionary Editor for large dictionary editing"

On Tue, Aug 6, 2013 at 9:08 PM, jeffrey Butera wrote:
>
>> I'm curious how large of a DICTionary some of you have worked with and,
>> in particular, how very large DICTs can adversely affect applications.
>>
>> We have a DICT approaching 1500 data elements (no idescs)  - which is
>> quite large for us.  But I'm curious if others have DICTs this large or
>> larger and have no adverse affect on their application performance.
>>
>> This is Unidata 7.3.4 if it matters.
>>
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>> Associate Director for Application and Web Services
>> Information Technology
>> Hampshire College
>> 413-559-5556
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Re: [U2] Large DICT affecting I/O

[Doug Averch]

Hi Jeffery:

We have a client with 6,000 dictionaries items and they have no performance
problems  If the dictionary is sized correctly, there generally is no
performance hit.  However, editing it with some tools is a pain because it
takes quite a long time to read them.

Regards,
Doug
www.u2logic.com
"XLr8Dictionary Editor for large dictionary editing"

On Tue, Aug 6, 2013 at 9:08 PM, jeffrey Butera wrote:

> I'm curious how large of a DICTionary some of you have worked with and, in
> particular, how very large DICTs can adversely affect applications.
>
> We have a DICT approaching 1500 data elements (no idescs)  - which is
> quite large for us.  But I'm curious if others have DICTs this large or
> larger and have no adverse affect on their application performance.
>
> This is Unidata 7.3.4 if it matters.
>
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> Associate Director for Application and Web Services
> Information Technology
> Hampshire College
> 413-559-5556
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Re: [U2] XAdmin wiki?

[Doug Averch]

Hi:

The problem is not whether you need a wiki or not.  The problem is the
documentation is terrible and in most cases non-existent. A year ago at U2
University a majority of us discussed this with the "board" of Rocket U2.
 The agreed with us they would fix this and show some examples as well.

Well, here we are a year and many months later with the same problem.  New
users and non-eclipse users cannot figure out how this tool works.

Since U2logic is a U2 VAR, U2logic does get paid to tell our clients how to
use this tool and the others.  However, since the tools are given away by
Rocket there is little money in the pot for any meaningful help.

Regards,
Doug
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Re: [U2] Anti-fraud software

[Doug Averch]

>
> Jerry:
>
> We have a product for monitoring changes in your data.  It takes a before
> and after image when you do writes, deletes and adds. You surround you
> routines for reading and writing with a few lines of code and the U2logic
> software takes care of the rest.  It is even smart enough not to write if
> nothings been updated.  One of our clients that does 200,000 transactions a
> month uses this system to tell me who changed rates, receivings, shippings,
> and picks.
>
> Email me or call me off-line for more information.
>
> Regards,
> Doug
> www.u2logic.com
>
>
> On Sun, Aug 4, 2013 at 1:23 PM, Jerry  wrote:
>
>> Thanks Susan,
>> Basically what the bosses want is to monitor our clients activity, any
>> deviation from the normal adding and removing customers or raising or
>> lowering of payment amounts. We probably will have to go in house because
>> all of our software is home grown.
>>
>> J
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Re: [U2] Anti-fraud software

[Doug Averch]

Jerry:

We have a product for monitoring changes in your data.  It takes a before
and after image when you do writes, deletes and adds. You surround you
routines for reading and writing with a few lines of code and the U2logic
software takes care of the rest.  It is even smart enough not to write if
nothings been updated.  One of our clients that does 200,000 transactions a
month uses this system to tell me who changed rates, receivings, shippings,
and picks.

Email me or call me off-line for more information.

Regards,
Doug
www.u2logic.com

On Sun, Aug 4, 2013 at 1:23 PM, Jerry  wrote:

> Thanks Susan,
> Basically what the bosses want is to monitor our clients activity, any
> deviation from the normal adding and removing customers or raising or
> lowering of payment amounts. We probably will have to go in house because
> all of our software is home grown.
>
> J
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[U2] U2logic's announces a synchronization engine for it XLr8 tools [ad]

[Doug Averch]

We are announcing our new synchronization engine built into our XLr8
products. U2logic has put out over 30 releases this year with 15 more
scheduled.  Our current version of our tools is 3.9.0.

Why the need to Sync, you are probably asking yourself?  XLr8Editor is
based on the Eclipse framework which means all of your editing is done
locally and saved in your workspace.  XLr8Editor allows off-line editing of
your basic code so sometimes you want to know if the code you have been
working on differs from the database version.  The XLr8 Synchronization
engine will tell whether your source code has been changed either locally
or from the U2 database.

We have some batch routines that updates all of our HTML in Universe.  If
another programmer runs the batch job our XLr8 Synchronizer will tell you
to update your local source code via our XLr8 Synchronization engine.  This
will save us hours on updating our source code manually for our version
control system that is built into all of our XLr8 products like XLr8Editor,
XLr8Dictionary Editor, XLr8Resizer, XLr8Installer, XLr8Developer, and
XLr8Object Editor.


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Re: [U2] I Type Fields in Universe

[Doug Averch]

If you are using an editor like AE.  AE does not delete lines necessary
like ED on Universe.  Otherwise, it should work if you are just changing
the UniBasic code.

Regards,
Doug
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On Tue, Jul 23, 2013 at 9:25 AM, randyleesmith  wrote:

> It's been a while since I messed with these things so I need to ask.
>
>
> The I type in question is a SUBR and calls code that returns the value I
> want the field to have.
>
> You compile the I type and it works fine.
>
> I then need to change the code, compile the code and even re-compile the I
> type again, it did not work.
>
> The field acts as before the last time I compiled it.
>
>
> I've found the new chances will only work after I delete attributes 16 - 20
> in the I type and recompile it.
>
>
> Is there a better/other way?
>
>
>
> -
> I used to be an Optimist until I knocked over the glass.
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Re: [U2] Benton Scheduler

[Doug Averch]

Between responses from Lee and Jeff in the last few days, I thought that
Prime Information was no coming back. Oh no, this is zombie software that
won't die...

Regards,
Doug
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"Creators of zombie killer software for Universe and Unidata"

On Fri, Jul 19, 2013 at 2:29 AM, Lee Leitner  wrote:

> Hello all,
>
> Infocus is alive and quite well, and BENTON is an actively developed and
> supported product with a strong U2 user base.
>
> There may have been a miscommunication that occurred here. I have
> contacted the poster directly to assist.
>
> Jeff, thanks for noting that I have also been an academic. I am 100% back
> in industry (the term the academics like to use), and focused on BENTON R&D
> and BENTON technical support.
>
> Thanks to those who responded to the original post.
>
> Regards,
>
> Lee
>
>
> On Thu, 18 Jul 2013, Riverman wrote:
>
>  I am looking for source code for Infocus's Benton scheduler. As far as i
>> can
>> tell Infocus has disappeared from this planet. Our organisation is having
>> some challenges with reinstalling Benton. I am also looking for other
>> scheduler options.
>>
>>
>>
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Re: [U2] Benton Scheduler

[Doug Averch]

Hi:

We have a scheduler built-in to our middle-ware called U2WebLink that is
web based running on Apache Tomcat. You have to have the jobs submitted via
the web and it uses open source Java library called Quartz for cron like
scheduling.  I can send you more information if that is something you are
interested in.

Regards,
Doug
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"U2WebLink middle-ware for Universe and Unidata sites"

>
>
> > I am looking for source code for Infocus's Benton scheduler. As far as i
> > can tell Infocus has disappeared from this planet. Our organisation is
> having
> > some challenges with reinstalling Benton. I am also looking for other
> > scheduler options.
> >
> >
> >
> > --
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> >
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Re: [U2] Benton Scheduler

[Doug Averch]

Hi:

We have a scheduler built-in to our middle-ware called U2WebLink that is
web based running on Apache Tomcat. You have to have the jobs submitted via
the web and it uses open source Java library called Quartz for cron like
scheduling.  I can send you more information if that is something you are
interested in.

Regards,
Doug
www.u2logic.com
"U2WebLink middle-ware for Universe and Unidata sites"

On Thu, Jul 18, 2013 at 4:46 PM, David Taylor  wrote:

> To Riverman,
>
> I have not heard of the Benton scheduler and I'm not sure what sort of
> scheduler you're looking for, but we have a Finite Scheduling scheduler
> associated with the Shop Floor Control module of our discrete
> Manufacturing software suite.
>
> I'll be glad to send you some information on it if you're interested.
>
> Best wishes in finding your new scheduler,
>
> Dave Taylor
> Sysmark Information Systems, Inc.
> 1-800-SYSMARK (1-800-797-6275)
>
>
> > I am looking for source code for Infocus's Benton scheduler. As far as i
> > can tell Infocus has disappeared from this planet. Our organisation is
> having
> > some challenges with reinstalling Benton. I am also looking for other
> > scheduler options.
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > View this message in context:
> >
> http://u2-universe-unidata.1073795.n5.nabble.com/Benton-Scheduler-tp41282.html
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Re: [U2] Fwd: UML mapping tool for MV (UniVerse)

[Doug Averch]

If you use equates (EQUATE ACTION.DATE TO 12) then our XLr8 Eclipse based
system knows that your destination is 12 and is called "ACTION.DATE".   If
you U2 dictionary has 5 references to the position 12, then you will have
to have add a definition file to allow the translation to something other
than 12.   This really is not "Rocket Science".

Regards,
Doug
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On Tue, Jul 16, 2013 at 3:19 PM, Wjhonson  wrote:

> How does it know what to call the data elements?
> Code typically won't call an element Date.Hired
> But the HR processing module, might just write the Action Date or even the
> System Date into field 12 or something
> It's up to the dictionary, and/or human knowledge of what the date means
> in this case, to know it's the Date.Hired.
> So how do you address that problem by just reading code?
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Doug Averch 
> To: U2 Users List 
> Sent: Tue, Jul 16, 2013 2:05 pm
> Subject: Re: [U2] Fwd: UML mapping tool for MV (UniVerse)
>
>
> You silly boys and girls, you don't need dictionaries to do a UML class
> diagram.  You just need UniBasic code, Eclipse to index your code, and XLr8
> to create the XML.
>
> Regards,
> Doug
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Re: [U2] Fwd: UML mapping tool for MV (UniVerse)

[Doug Averch]

You silly boys and girls, you don't need dictionaries to do a UML class
diagram.  You just need UniBasic code, Eclipse to index your code, and XLr8
to create the XML.

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Re: [U2] UML mapping tool for MV (UniVerse)

[Doug Averch]

Hi Lynette:

Are looking for structural diagrams like a Class Diagram? This would
involve reading through all of your code and developing the appropriate
structure from the UniBasic code.  We have been doing this internally for a
couple of years at U2logic using our XLr8Editor Eclipse plug-in that reads
and indexes all of your UniBasic code it knows about.

Contact me off-line and we can discuss how to get this done for you.

Regards,
Doug
www.u2logic.com/tools.html


On Mon, Jul 15, 2013 at 1:44 PM, Lynette LeDoux
wrote:

> Hello all.
>
> The call has come to locate possible data modelling tools (UML) that could
> potentially would connect to our UniVerse system.
> Ideas?
>
> L2
> (Lynette LeDoux)
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Re: [U2] UML mapping tool for MV (UniVerse)

[Doug Averch]

Hi Lynette:

Are looking for structural diagrams like a Class Diagram? This would
involve reading through all of your code and developing the appropriate
structure from the UniBasic code.  We have been doing this internally for a
couple of years at U2logic using our XLr8Editor Eclipse plug-in that reads
and indexes all of your UniBasic code it knows about.

Contact me off-line and we can discuss how to get this done for you.

Regards,
Doug
www.u2logic.com/tools.html


On Mon, Jul 15, 2013 at 1:44 PM, Lynette LeDoux
wrote:

> Hello all.
>
> The call has come to locate possible data modelling tools (UML) that could
> potentially would connect to our UniVerse system.
> Ideas?
>
> L2
> (Lynette LeDoux)
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[U2] Unbelievable or Believable you decide [ad]

[Doug Averch]

Our competitor, who shall be nameless in this post, has only changed their
version number in last 9 months.  We have added features and more features
in the last two week than we ever thought we could.

   1. XLr8Dictionary Editor
  - Ability to create indexes
  - Ability to delete indexes
  - Ability to build indexes
  - Ability to save your dictionary file to a tab delimited file which
  then you can print in Excel
  - You can added edit dictionaries that begin with "CON."
   2. XLr8Editor
  - Content Assist (Control-space) is loaded with UniBasic commands for
  Unidata only.  (Universe in a few weeks)
  - The outline of variables and subroutines can be sorted
  alphabetically either ascending or decending

Thanks again to our team who keep pushing the boundaries of what can be
done in weeks that use to take us months.

Regards,
Doug
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[U2] XL8Editor outline for subroutines and variables can be sorted version 3.8.1 [ad]

[Doug Averch]

Although we think the Universe and Unidata market does not understand the
importance of monthly updates let alone weekly updates, we think we do at
U2logic.  We are adding features and enhancements as fast as we can to our
XLr8 Tools products.  We have just finished these for our 3.8.1 release:



v3.8.1 - July 04, 2013

   Removed Auto Save, Auto Compare, and Continuous compile consoled on/off
messages.

   Cleaned up XLr8Editor preferences from abbreviations to real words.

   Cleaned up XLr8Dictionary messages to the console.

   Bugzilla [537] - XLr8Dictionary filter changes to align with table.

   Bugzilla [544] - XLr8Editor outline needs to be sorted alphabetically



Thanks again to our staff for their commitment to getting enhancements and
bug fixes out the door on a regular basis.  Hopefully, all of you using our
tools appreciate our team as well.



Regards,

Doug

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[U2] Auto Save and Auto Compare in XLr8Editor version 3.8.0 [ad]

[Doug Averch]

We are pleased to announce that we have added the following features to our
XLr8Editor

   1. An option to auto save your local source code every so many minutes
   to the database version.
   2. An option to auto compare your local source code every so many
   minutes to the database version.
   3. All XLr8 Tools have been tested for the new release of Eclipse
   version 4.3 called Kepler.

We are real proud of our team of Java programmers have been able to fix and
enhance our tools with the tremendous pressure of releases every 3 to 4
weeks.  We would, also, like to thank of our users for the directing us to
filling in the XLr8 products with needed enhancements.

Regards,
Doug
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[U2] Creating files within XLr8 Eclipse IDE [ad]

[Doug Averch]

Although a lot of you have different ideas what tools can do for you, we
continually dream up and add to our XLr8 Tools features that we have wanted
for years.  XLr8 version 3.7.9 which was released yesterday allows you to
create files using XLr8.

You simply right click on the Universe or Unidata account and then answer
the prompts from the file creation wizard.  We found this to be important
feature in development or just copying data when we need to save it off in
another file name.

All of the XLr8 users get this feature not matter what product or
product(s) they have licensed.

Regards,
Doug
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[U2] XLr8Editor release 3.7.8 [ad]

[Doug Averch]

Hi All:

We found a bug in the compile error markers.  When you compiled the mouse
over event did not show what the error was.  You
had to go to the markers tab to find the error.

 v3.7.8 - June 21, 2013
   Bugzilla [548] - XLr8Editor marker mouse over events are not working

Regards,
Doug
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[U2] New XLr8Editor Update Version 3.7.7 [ad]

[Doug Averch]

Although sometimes we think we are not releasing software fast enough, we
look at our competition to see what they are doing.  They mentioned at U2
University that they would be releasing their tools on a monthly basis.
 For about 6 months the only release of their competing product was a
version number update.  That confirmed to us that monthly releases are a
tough nut to crack.  You must be disciplined in what you can finish in 3 to
4 weeks and get the software out the door.

We are glad to report that U2logic has been doing that for many many years
now.  We have just added features like "Before Read Call" so that you can
call any program before the read.  The was in response to a user that
needed to call their own UniBasic routine before the XLr8Editor reads the
item in.

Here is our change log for the past few months:

v3.7.7, v3.7.6 - June 15, 2013
   Bugzilla [533] - XLr8Editor multiple reads problem fixed
   Bugzilla [448] - XLr8Framework needs to have a create U2 File Wizard.
 Part 1 is completed.
   XLr8Licenser updates with removal of Google pay option

v3.7.5 - May 28, 2013
   Added Before Call option to XLr8Editor

v3.7.4 - April 27, 2013
   Removed log4j update and reverted to prior release.

v3.7.3 - April 27, 2013
   XLr8Licenser will upcase MAC addresses.
   Bugzilla [Bug 382] - XLr8Framework Search brings up local version on
Editor not the database version
   Updated to UOJ to current
   Updated log4j to 1.2.17

v3.7.2 - April 08, 2013
   Bugzilla [Bug 520] - XLr8Framework requires an upgrade to Quartz Job
Scheduler 2.1.7
   Force MAC license key to uppercase.
   Fixed relock on compile issue.

v3.7.1 - April 02, 2013
   XLr8Editor fixed the problem with lock not being released on compile or
save.
   XLr8Editor added relocking after save or compile.
   XLr8Framework update to fixed JNP when trying to determine file type.

v3.6.9, 3.6.10 - April 01, 2013
   XLr8Resizer not handling directory files correctly
   XLr8Installer not creating new files with matching Unidata or Universe
file types and sizes
   XLr8Developer added support for tree grids.

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Re: [U2] How do I get the U2 Metadata Manager to work

[Doug Averch]

Aaron:

BDT uses it own lexical analysis tool instead of the real compiler.  So,
you have to wait until Rocket updates BDT.  Other than a version change
which you have, there have been no updates in 8 months.

[ad] Or try XLr8Editor for free for a couple of weeks.  XLr8 Tools get
updated every 3 or 4 weeks.[/ad]

Regards,
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On Fri, Jun 7, 2013 at 9:29 AM, Aaron Titus  wrote:

> Hi Dan,
>
> With respect to BDT version, I installed it a month or two ago, and
> recently applied an update (mine shows version 3.0.6) but note that in the
> text description it still says March 2012 as the date.   Can we assume that
> 3.0.6 is the current version or did we miss something?   Also, when using
> libraries like UDO for example, the syntax highlighting flags unassigned
> variable warnings; is there a way to teach it to avoid this?
>
> -Aaron
>
>
>
>
> *Aaron Titus*
> Senior Software Engineer
> F.W. Davison & Company, Inc.
> 508-747-7261 x245
> ati...@fwdco.com
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Re: [U2] revision control with git/github

[Doug Averch]

Hi Aaron:

[ad]
We have tested our XLr8Editor with an Eclipse plug-in for github.  This
means you do not have to have procs, paragraphs, or others in directory
files since everything in Eclipse is loaded locally.  One of our clients is
a SB/XA house using XLr8Editor with Team Foundation.  By the way
dictionaries can be source code controlled as well.

This means any version control such as SVN, Team Foundation, github or
Perforce can be used in the Unidata or Universe database.  All of this
power can be had for $79.00 per year per workstation.  We update our
product at least every two or three weeks with new features and bug fixes.
[/ad]

Regards,
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On Tue, Apr 30, 2013 at 8:13 AM, Aaron Titus  wrote:

> Oops. Hit send a little too soon.   I am curious to know if anyone has
> implemented revision control with git or github for Unibasic programs, and
> system builder objects. If so, how did you do it?
>
>
> *Aaron Titus*
> Senior Software Engineer
> F.W. Davison & Company, Inc.
> 508-747-7261 x245
> ati...@fwdco.com
>
>
>
> On Tue, Apr 30, 2013 at 10:12 AM, Aaron Titus  wrote:
>
> > I am curious to know if
> >
> > *Aaron Titus*
> > Senior Software Engineer
> > F.W. Davison & Company, Inc.
> > 508-747-7261 x245
> > ati...@fwdco.com
> >
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Re: [U2] Unidata and Replication from AIX

[Doug Averch]

Or Doug at u2logic.com (303)-659-8778


> - Original Message - From: "Kevin Le" 
> To: "U2 Users List" 
> Sent: Friday, April 26, 2013 10:58 AM
> Subject: Re: [U2] Unidata and Replication from AIX
>
>
>
>  I don't believe I know any VAR or resellers. Is there anyone I can
>> contact?
>>
>> On Friday, April 26, 2013, Wols Lists wrote:
>>
>>  On 25/04/13 23:11, Daniel McGrath wrote:
>>> > Hi Kevin,
>>> >
>>> > Yes, you should be able to replicate from AIX to another platform.
>>> Please keep in mind that CentOS isn't an officially supported platform.
>>> >
>>> > No, you cannot replicate from your current system to a PE edition of >
>>> the
>>> database; you will need to by a second license.
>>>
>>> Can you still get hot standby licences?
>>>
>>> They used to cost a quarter of the full price, or what we did was have a
>>> full 4-user licence. If we needed the system, we transferred the licence
>>> from the broken system (although that might not be so easy with the
>>> online validation now).
>>>
>>> Cheers,
>>> Wol
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Re: [U2] Unidata and Replication from AIX

[Doug Averch]

You can get "demo" licenses from your VAR or the one you pay maintenance
to.  There are 30 day demo licenses available and I would know we are a
Rocket VAR.

Regards,
Doug
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On Thu, Apr 25, 2013 at 4:37 PM, Kevin Le  wrote:

> I see that you are from Rocket,
>
> Are there any 30 day licenses?  My company would like to see a proof in
> concept first.
>
> Thanks,
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Re: [U2] Refactoring Tools

[Doug Averch]

Hi Brian:

Built into BDT from Rocket Software is a re-factor option.   I have used
that option a few times in testing and found it to be of limited value,
because there is no way to get all of the code locally.  You must have the
code locally to use re-factoring in Eclipse. I have re-factored code in
Eclipse using the Java Editor.  I found that it does a fairly good job.

In our XLr8Editor I have not put in re-factoring because the Eclipse global
search and replace does an adequate job for changing the source.  I
generally like to see all of the code and make sure it needs to be changed.
 I can copy and paste source to you local work space fairly easily which
solves the local problem for Eclipse.

Regards,
Doug
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>> -Original Message-
>> From: Brian Leach 
>> To: 'U2 Users List' 
>> Sent: Sun, Apr 21, 2013 5:26 am
>> Subject: [U2] Refactoring Tools
>>
>>
>> Hi All
>>
>>
>> I'm doing some intensive work with a large UniVerse site to assist them in
>> migrating their 20 year old code base and working practices to full Agile,
>> XP and TDD. They are really enthusiastic in embracing the modern world and
>> making good progress, but there is a huge amount of legacy code to be
>> cleaned up and test harnessed.
>>
>>
>> So before I spend time possibly reinventing the wheel, does anyone know of
>> any good refactoring tools for UniVerse Basic?
>>
>>
>> Brian
>
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Re: [U2] Refactoring Tools

[Doug Averch]

Hi Brian:

Built into BDT from Rocket Software is a re-factor option.   I have used
that option a few times in testing and found it to be of limited value,
because there is no way to get all of the code locally.  You must have the
code locally to use re-factoring. I have re-factored code in Eclipse using
the Java Editor.  I found that does a fairly good job.

In our XLr8Editor I have not put in re-factoring because the Eclipse global
search and replace does an adequate job for changing the source.  I
generally like to see all of the code and make sure it it what needs to be
changed.  I can copy and paste source to you local work space fairly easily
which solves the local problem for Eclipse.

Regards,
Doug
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-Original Message-
>
>> From: Brian Leach 
>> To: 'U2 Users List' 
>> Sent: Sun, Apr 21, 2013 5:26 am
>> Subject: [U2] Refactoring Tools
>>
>>
>> Hi All
>>
>>
>> I'm doing some intensive work with a large UniVerse site to assist them in
>> migrating their 20 year old code base and working practices to full Agile,
>> XP and TDD. They are really enthusiastic in embracing the modern world and
>> making good progress, but there is a huge amount of legacy code to be
>> cleaned up and test harnessed.
>>
>>
>> So before I spend time possibly reinventing the wheel, does anyone know of
>> any good refactoring tools for UniVerse Basic?
>>
>>
>> Brian
>
>
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Re: [U2] UniObjects + Java Packages

[Doug Averch]

You have to convert the asjava.zip to a jar file.  Then you need to add
asjava.jar to your lib file.  Good luck with your project.

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Re: [U2] UniObjects + Java Packages

[Doug Averch]

You have to convert the asjava.zip to a jar file.  Then you need to add
asjava.jar to your lib file.  Good luck with your project.

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[U2] XLr8Tools for Unidata and Universe [ad]

[Doug Averch]

Here is our current change log for the last two releases:

v3.6.8 - March 26, 2013
   Removed limit to control-space proposals.
   Removed empty list in XLr8Developer object wizard
   Changed UniBasic Indexer to start in 3 minutes after Eclipse is started
instead of 2 minutes
   Removed file type dialog for XLr8Developer and XLr8Object files.

v3.6.7 - March 25, 2013
   Bugzilla [Bug 518] - XLr8Developer new form creation not picking up
object on second new form
   XLr8Developer object prompt was changed drop down to be a pop wizard and
reduced objects as used on the form
   Call home every 24 hours is fully implemented.

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Re: [U2] bdt in juno

[Doug Averch]

http://updates.rocketsoftware.com/u2/

On Fri, Mar 8, 2013 at 10:12 AM, Symeon Breen  wrote:

> URL please of the update site ??
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Re: [U2] bdt in juno

[Doug Averch]

Hi Symeon:

I have installed BDT as a plug-in on Juno SR2.  I found no problems with it
even when using our XLr8 plug-ins.  I like it better than the stand alone
because I can use a java 1.7 instead of 1.6 and I can use current Eclipse
4.1 instead of 3.5.

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Re: [U2] UV full screen editor

[Doug Averch]

Hello All:

[ad]
Our XLr8Editor that was mentioned before is based on Eclipse IDE.  This
means you can get source code control, syntax checking as you type, code
completion, and much much more.  XLr8Editor and the rest of U2logic tools
for Universe get updated about every 3 to 4 weeks with new enhancements and
bug fixes which the free editors cannot afford to do.

We are just about finished adding the ability to add documentation and
examples to code completion.  XLr8Editor is $79.00 per year per workstation.

We have free trials.  Check out our download instructions at
www.u2logic.com/downloads.html.
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Re: [U2] Unidata 7.3.x

[Doug Averch]

Hi Jeffrey:

The main one for us was native JSON formatting through the UDO.  That
allows us to create and decipher JSON within UniBasic without a lot of code
that we had before.

However, the documentation is marginal and there is no examples.  I worked
on on this for many hours and was close to getting it working.  I had to
have help from Dan at Rocket Software to figure out what my problem was.  I
posted code a while ago on this listserver.

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Re: [U2] [UD] SETPTR

[Doug Averch]

Hi Bill:

We had this problem a while ago.  You might try setting this UDT option.

UDT.OPTIONS 116 OFF/ON

Regards
Doug
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On Fri, Feb 1, 2013 at 7:12 PM, Bill Haskett  wrote:

> David:
>
> The ping doesn't respond on either machine.  The printer is "local" on
> both dbms servers, not a network printer; although it is "shared".
>
> Bill
>
> --**--**
> 
> - Original Message -
> *From:* dgr...@dagconsulting.com
> *To:* 'U2 Users List' 
> *Date:* 2/1/2013 5:54 PM
> *Subject:* Re: [U2] [UD] SETPTR
>
>  Bill, sounds like a domain name network issue.  How does a ping to
>> UDGENERIC
>> respond?  Maybe you can add the IP address to your host file?
>>
>> David A. Green
>> (480) 813-1725
>> DAG Consulting
>>
>> -Original Message-
>> From: 
>> u2-users-bounces@listserver.**u2ug.org
>> [mailto:u2-users-bounces@**listserver.u2ug.org]
>> On Behalf Of Bill Haskett
>> Sent: Friday, February 01, 2013 6:14 PM
>> To: U2 Mail List
>> Subject: [U2] [UD] SETPTR
>>
>> Does anyone know why UniData (v7.2.12) responds differently to the SETPTR
>> command between two different machines? I created a local printer, which I
>> share as "UDGENERIC", that is a generic/text printer to a file.  I did
>> this
>> on both machines.
>>
>> Machine 1 - Windows 2008 R2 fully updated - UniData 77 user Standard
>> Edition.
>> :version
>>
>>   Module Name Version   Licensed
>>
>> UniData RDBMS 7.2 Yes
>> Connection Pooling... 7.2 No
>> Device License... 7.2 No
>> NFA.. 7.2 No
>> RFS.. 7.2 No
>> EDA.. 7.2 No
>> 7212
>>
>> :SETPTR 0,146,61,0,0,1,BRIEF,NOEJECT,**NOHEAD,DEST UDGENERIC
>>
>> This command takes exactly 60 seconds to return to ECL.
>>
>> Machine 2 - Windows 2008 R2 fully updated - UniData 24 user Workgroup
>> Edition.
>> :version
>>
>>   Module Name Version   Licensed
>>
>> UniData RDBMS 7.2 Yes
>> Connection Pooling... 7.2 Yes
>> Device License... 7.2 Yes
>> NFA.. 7.2 No
>> RFS.. 7.2 No
>> EDA.. 7.2 No
>> 7212
>>
>> :SETPTR 0,146,61,0,0,1,BRIEF,NOEJECT,**NOHEAD,DEST UDGENERIC
>>
>> This command returns to ECL immediately.
>>
>> Both machines are Dell R210 rack-mount servers.  I'm having the
>> "udt.errlog"
>> fill up with messages:
>>
>> Fri Feb 01 18:19:34 pid=2828 In E:\DataTrust\DTA\BP\BP\_RESET.**STANDARDS
>> at line 33 Fri Feb 01 18:19:34 pid=2828 errno=1801: The printer name is
>> invalid.
>> Fri Feb 01 18:19:56 pid=3696 pid=3696,uid=197875,udtno=2:
>>
>> ...which is caused by one of our subroutines, used everywhere in our
>> application.  This error occurs nowhere else where our application is
>> installed, because I execute the above SETPTR command within the LOGIN
>> process at login.  I can't execute it on our 77 user machine because
>> logging
>> on will take over a minute!
>>
>> Any ideas?  Thanks,
>>
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[U2] XLr8 Many Changes Later Current release 3.5.24 [ad]

[Doug Averch]

More like web products like Chrome and Firefox, we try to put out releases
as we fix the bug or add enhancements.  However, we are so busy sometimes
that we forget to announce our changes.   Here are all of changes mostly to
do with our XLr8Editor and XLr8Resizer products.

v3.5.24 - January 30, 2013
   Fixed problem with Unidata resize if using custom formula with no
default block size.
   Fixed problem with Universe resizing reducing the separation to the
default value.
   Bugzilla [Bug 396] - XLr8Editor has an internal error occurred during
close "CCJob for Move_AbsentReportSub.xbas".

v3.5.23 - January 16, 2013
   Updated UOJ to current release

v3.5.22 - January 15, 2013
   Changed check for system wide locking to be before write.

v3.5.21 - January 10, 2013
   XLr8Developer fixed a problem with check box not having the correct
events.

v3.5.20 - January 9, 2013
   Bugzilla [Bug 396] - XLr8Editor Code Completion update part two is done.

Regards,
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Re: [U2] {BDT] Commenting A Block Of Code

[Doug Averch]

Bill:

Thanks for the call out.  But the right answer was given.  However, BDT
should have a right clickable menu item for toggling commented code blocks.

Regards,
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On Thu, Jan 10, 2013 at 8:56 AM, Bill Brutzman wrote:

> Victory...
>
> Thanks Ross... for the best answer.
>
> Thanks also to Troy, Charles, Brian, Bobby, Dave, Will, Wol, Symeon,
> Peter, and John-Boy... for responding.
>
> I am shocked... that I did not see anything from Doug.
>
> --Bill
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[U2] XLr8 Tools Update version 3.5.19 [ad]

[Doug Averch]

With the holidays we did not get out the normal releases and fixes our XLr8
tools customers have been waiting for.  However, we have a few things that
got updated.  We are especially proud of the fact we have updated the code
completion to show what are variables, reserved words, and labels.  This is
very helpful when determining which one you want to use.  Here is our
change log:

v3.5.18 and 3.5.19 - January 4, 2013
   Bugzilla [Bug 396] - XLr8Editor Code Completion update part one is done.

v3.5.17 - December 20, 2012
   XLr8Installer removed Unidata catalog message since Unidata does not
send one.
   Rename of Servers project was not updating the path.
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[U2] srs4uv.com status [Was: Corrupted object in global catalog]

[Doug Averch]

This was a commercial product that was at one time successful.  And I am
guessing here is no longer used much for whatever reason, hence the need
for donations to keep the site going.

Most of the time I have seen recovery it is because a programmer left the
company or changed a program and deleted the source code by accident.  That
is why I cannot live without version control.

I just go back a version or two to get the "working" source using our
Eclipse based editor and Subversion.  No more BP.OLD, no more
MyProgram.01-12-2012, no more other archive directories, and no more
pulling source off of a QA or test machine.  One time, a digression, I had
get the source code off a customer machine to get a working copy.  Oh boy
am I glad those days are behind me.

And to those companies that are not shipping source to your customers,
those customers better have a stable third party that is saving off the
source code for them in case of emergencies.

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Re: [U2] srs4uv.com status [Was: Corrupted object in global catalog]

[Doug Averch]

This was a commercial product that was at one time successful.  And I am
guessing here is no longer used much for whatever reason, hence the need
for donations to keep the site going.

Most of the time I have seen recovery it is because a programmer left the
company or changed a program and deleted the source code by accident.  That
is why I cannot live without version control.

I just go back a version or two to get the "working" source using our
Eclipse based editor and Subversion.  No more BP.OLD, no more
MyProgram.01-12-2012, no more other archive directories, and no more
pulling source off of a QA or test machine.  One time, a digression, I had
get the source code off a customer machine to get a working copy.  Oh boy
am I glad those days are behind me.

And to those companies that are not shipping source to your customers,
those customers better have a stable third party that is saving off the
source code for them in case of emergencies.

Regards,
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Re: [U2] Sleeping in Basic

[Doug Averch]

Just a point of reference, Unidata at version 7.3.2 supports milliseconds
for those of you who need it:

Issue UDT-4104 - Problem Description

UniBasic -- At this release of UniData, the ICONV and OCONV functions
have been enhanced to include milliseconds. A new conversion code of 'MM'
(Masked Milliseconds) has been added.

The internal data storage format is the number of milliseconds since
midnight.

The syntax for the ICONV Milliseconds (MM) function is:

   ICONV(num.expr, "MM [H] [S[M]]")

Regards,
Doug
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On Wed, Jan 2, 2013 at 5:14 PM, Wjhonson  wrote:

> It's not based on how busy the system is Ross.
> U2 lives on top of O/S's that use different mechanisms to determine the
> clock time.
>
>  U2 is limited by what those O/S's feed to it.
> That's why NAP is quantized.
>
>
>
>
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Ross Ferris 
> To: U2 Users List 
> Sent: Wed, Jan 2, 2013 4:11 pm
> Subject: Re: [U2] Sleeping in Basic
>
>
> On a busy system, NAP 1 may actually take 2 or 3 milliseconds ... thus the
> time
> distortion.
>
> A loop of 100 with a NAP 10 would be closer to the mark
>
> Ross Ferris
> Stamina Software
> Visage > Better by Design!
>
> -Original Message-
> From: u2-users-boun...@listserver.u2ug.org [mailto:
> u2-users-boun...@listserver.u2ug.org]
> On Behalf Of Doug Farmer
> Sent: Saturday, 29 December 2012 4:32 AM
> To: 'U2 Users List'
> Subject: Re: [U2] Sleeping in Basic
>
> I guess I am confused on the definition of "quantized". NAP 250 seems to
> do what
> I want. Doing a LOOP 1000 and NAP 1 inside the loop, makes it takes quite
> a few
> seconds, where I would assume it would be 1 second (1000 x 1 millisecond -
> 1
> second). However, loop 20 with NAP 250 in the loop takes 5 seconds, which
> is
> what I would expect (20 x 250 milliseconds = 5 seconds).
>
> Also, the OCONV documentation only shows OCONV(num.expr,"MT[H][S][c]") as a
> syntax. No option for displaying milliseconds. The only why I know to do
> that is
> to use SYSTEM(12).
>
> I guess I was just using TIME() not SYSTEM(12) as it was easier to visually
> scan.
>
> Doug Farmer
> 952-417-5225
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: u2-users-boun...@listserver.u2ug.org [mailto:
> u2-users-boun...@listserver.u2ug.org]
> On Behalf Of Wjhonson
> Sent: Friday, December 28, 2012 11:16 AM
> To: u2-users@listserver.u2ug.org
> Subject: Re: [U2] Sleeping in Basic
>
> Your napping for a quarter of a second is too long :) I was saying that
> NAP is
> quantized.  You can't actually NAP for a microsecond.
> So loop 1000 and NAP 1
> By the way you can return the microseconds, why are you doing MTS
>
>
> I never bothered to dig into it, to see on what it's quantized.
>
> Without MTS you can see the microseconds.
>
>
>
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Doug Farmer 
> To: 'U2 Users List' 
> Sent: Fri, Dec 28, 2012 7:22 am
> Subject: Re: [U2] Sleeping in Basic
>
>
> Wow, thanks of all of the responses. Unfortunately, none of them will seem
> to
> work on UniData. I will be using NAP on UniVerse.
>
> PAUSE and WAKE, I had not heard of. This is only on UniData so not a
> UniVerse
> option. It would seem to be a good way to go, except for if the phantom
> process
> aborts, the WAKE is never executed and the invoking process (UniObjects
> subroutine) hangs forever.
>
> David's openSocket suggestion does not wait at all if the socket can be
> opened.
> If it cannot (for example host name is bad), the timeout is sometimes much
> longer, probably due to DNS lookup of the bad host name.
>
> I tried these examples in the code below. The results are show below the
> code.
>
>
> When I run this, using NAP 250, I get 4 times the same, then another 4
> times the
> same etc. This seems to show NAP 250 does sleep for a quarter of a second.
>
> Doing NAP 1 for 2000 iterations took 31 seconds. Probably due to overhead
> of
> setting up NAP 2000 times.
>
> The openSocket came right back all the time.
>
> Any other ideas, I am open to testing.
>
> Again, thanks for all of the responses!
>
>
> Doug Farmer
> 952-417-5225
> Program Listing
>
> 0001   PRINT 'Nap 250'
> 0002   FOR IDX = 1 TO 20
> 0003  PRINT IDX "R#2":' ':OCONV(TIME(),'MTS')
> 0004  NAP 250
> 0005   NEXT IDX
> 0006   PRINT 'Start of 2000'
> 0007   PRINT OCONV(TIME(),'MTS')
> 0008   FOR IDX = 1 TO 2000
> 0009  NAP 1
> 0010   NEXT IDX
> 0011   PRINT OCONV(TIME(),'MTS')
> 0012   PRINT 'DONE WITH 2000'
> 0013   PRINT 'Open Socket'
> 0014   FOR IDX = 1 TO 20
> 0015  SleepTime = 250
> 0016  ERR = openSocket('loopback',25,1,SleepTime,HBUFF)
> 0017  PRINT IDX "R#2":' ':OCONV(TIME(),'MTS')
> 0018   NEXT IDX
>
> Output from Program
> Nap 250
>  1 09:11:29
>  2 09:11:29
>  3 09:11:29
>  4 09:11:30
>  5 09:11:30
>  6 09:11:30
>  7 09:11:30
>  8 09:11:31
>  9 09:11:31
> 10 09:11:31
> 11 09:11:31
> 12 09:11:32
> 13 09:11:32
> 14 09

Re: [U2] BDT - formatting basic code

[Doug Averch]

That Eclipse reference requires you to build a new format template because
you cannot change the default or built-in templates.  And that my friends
is why I would highly not recommend that.

Regards,
Doug
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On Wed, Dec 19, 2012 at 11:19 AM, Bill Brutzman wrote:

> Googling... eclipse text format... yielded... among other things...
>
> http://www.wikihow.com/Change-the-Default-Format-Settings-in-Eclipse
>
> --Bill
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Re: [U2] Universe 10.2

[Doug Averch]

Harold:

Universe 10.2 EOM was September 30, 2010. U2logic is a Rocket Software VAR.
 We have this question all of the time when it comes time to paying
maintenance.

Regards,
Doug
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On Fri, Nov 30, 2012 at 12:42 PM, Oaks, Harold wrote:

> We are running Universe 10.2.  I know 11.x has been out quite a while.
> Does anyone know if there is a planned end-of-support for 10.2?
>
> Thanks-
> Harold Oaks
> County IT
> Clark County, WA
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Re: [U2] BFORMAT

[Doug Averch]

Allen:

AE format allows the setting of margins, indenting and a whole lot more.
 FORMAT in ED has no options.

Regards,
Doug
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On Wed, Nov 28, 2012 at 6:05 PM, Allen Bell  wrote:

> UniVerse has always had a format option built into the regular editor
> (ED). Toy just type in FORMAT
>
> AB
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Re: [U2] BFORMAT

[Doug Averch]

Allen:

AE format allows the setting of margins, indenting and a whole lot more.
 FORMAT in ED has no options.

Regards,
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On Wed, Nov 28, 2012 at 6:05 PM, Allen Bell  wrote:

> UniVerse has always had a format option built into the regular editor
> (ED). Toy just type in FORMAT
>
> AB
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Re: [U2] BFORMAT

[Doug Averch]

Hi Dennis:

Built into Universe since Release 10 is editor called AE from Unidata.  AE
has a format command within the editor (FOR).  It is much easier to use the
going in and out of ED.

Regards,
Doug
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Re: [U2] BFORMAT

[Doug Averch]

Hi Dennis:

Built into Universe since Release 10 is editor called AE from Unidata.  AE
has a format command within the editor (FOR).  It is much easier to use the
going in and out of ED.

Regards,
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[U2] XLr8 Tools Release 3.5.16 [ad]

[Doug Averch]

Our frantic release schedule has slowed down a bit.  Okay, well not really.
This release we are cleaning up a few issues.  Here is our change log:

v3.5.16 - November 20, 2012
   XLr8Dictionary had a problem with selected dictionaries items not get
saved.
   Bugzilla [Bug 467] - Linking a project to the Servers will cause to
always refresh when adding or subtracting items.
   Bugzilla [Bug 512] - XLr8Framework - Servers project should be able to
be any name.

Regards,
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Re: [U2] converting D3 to UniData

[Doug Averch]

Hi Danny:

We have converted a lot of D3 users to to Unidata.  The biggest part of the
conversion is the dictionaries.  Unidata uses the "Prime" standard
dictionaries unlike Universe which can use both "Prime" and Pick standard.
 Unidata conversion utilities want to make all of the dictionaries
multi-valued which complicates the virtual fields or the I-descriptors.

The basic code converts fairly easily except for spooling.  Unidata
supports Windows spooling so you options of SP.ASSIGN are limited and you
should convert the commands to SETPTR which allows you to control all
aspects of the printing for laser printers.  If you are converting to
Unidata UNIX then all printing is pretty standard.

If you are converting to Unidata Windows or Unidata UNIX, there are some
special characters that the OS's do not like.  We have found a lot of Id's
that are problematic but not so in D3.  You will have convert any special
characters out of D3 before copying them over to Unidata.

Good Luck,
Doug
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Re: [U2] UniVerse on a Windows Virtual Server

[Doug Averch]

Hi Jerry:

We have been running internally Universe on Windows 2008R2 using the 32 bit
version for years.  We have found that occasionally we have a run away uv
process that consumes the machine. We keep either a Process Explorer window
open or Window Task Manager to kill the run away processes, because you
cannot get them to start on the Windows VM side.  We have not used 10.3
release in so long we cannot say except it is better to be current.  We
have client that is using Universe 11.3 on Windows 2008R2 and is not
experiencing any issues.

Disk I/O is shared so their is a speed hit which we notice on large files.
 We have just configured a replacement machine with a SSD on it.  We think
the speed increase will more than offset the VM shared resource issues.

Good Luck,
Doug
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Re: [U2] Unidata 6.1.15 Oddity

[Doug Averch]

Kevin:

Many releases ago on Unidata we noticed that this particular code was not
working.  The code would work when we had it in another program.  The
program would fail even when we added CRT statements around the code.  So,
we moved the offending code to another area of the program and the problem
was no longer.  It seems there was something in the area of code that was
causing the compiler to work correctly.  Of course we have not seen any of
the problem on the current release of 7.3.

Regards,
Doug
www.u2logic.com


On Wed, Nov 7, 2012 at 5:25 PM, Kevin King  wrote:

> We have a customer who has a system that was rebooted a couple days ago.
>  Since then, and only in one certain subroutine, when doing an MCU
> conversion on a multivalued list, the ASCII 253 value marks are replaced
> with ASCII 221.  Understanding that the difference between an lower and
> upper case A is 32 in the ASCII table (97 - 65), it seems like Unidata is
> treating the delimiters like normal characters.  But again, this only
> happens in certain programs.  If I extract the lines of code that exhibit
> this behavior into its own program, the problem does not occur.
>
> Any ideas what might be causing this and only in one subroutine?  Both my
> test program and the real program with the problem are $BASICTYPE "U".
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Re: [U2] Unidata 6.1.15 Oddity

[Doug Averch]

Kevin:

Many releases ago on Unidata we noticed that this particular code was not
working.  The code would work when we had it in another program.  The
program would fail even when we added CRT statements around the code.  So,
we moved the offending code to another area of the program and the problem
was no longer.  It seems there was something in the area of code that was
causing the compiler to work correctly.  Of course we have not seen any of
the problem on the current release of 7.3.

Regards,
Doug
www.u2logic.com

On Wed, Nov 7, 2012 at 5:25 PM, Kevin King  wrote:

> We have a customer who has a system that was rebooted a couple days ago.
>  Since then, and only in one certain subroutine, when doing an MCU
> conversion on a multivalued list, the ASCII 253 value marks are replaced
> with ASCII 221.  Understanding that the difference between an lower and
> upper case A is 32 in the ASCII table (97 - 65), it seems like Unidata is
> treating the delimiters like normal characters.  But again, this only
> happens in certain programs.  If I extract the lines of code that exhibit
> this behavior into its own program, the problem does not occur.
>
> Any ideas what might be causing this and only in one subroutine?  Both my
> test program and the real program with the problem are $BASICTYPE "U".
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[U2] XLr8 Tools for Unidata and Universe Update [ad]

[Doug Averch]

We just added functionality to allow the use the XLr8Editor for dictionary
items that are really not dictionary items, like SB+ definitions on the
last version.  We did not give you a way to refresh the XLr8Dictionary
Editor for new values.  The additional items were added to the dictionary
file in Unidata or Universe as well as your local directory.  By the way
the local directory is used for Version Control, so your dictionary items
are under control.  There is now a refresh icon to re-display the
XLr8Dictionary grid.

Here is the change log as well:

v3.5.15 - November 05, 2012
   Bugzilla [Bug 481] - XLr8Editor Item list view "Link with Editor" is now
working
   XLr8Developer fixed option so radio buttons have an event.
   XLr8Dictionary Editor Table rows where the mod state column is “dirty”,
or local does not match remote,now have in the tooltip message specific
info about this state.
   XLr8Dictionary Editor Added refresh command has been added to help when
adding non-native dictionaries


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Re: [U2] Another job ad written by people who have no clue

[Doug Averch]

I have all of the relevant experience.  So what does that say about me?

Regards,
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Re: [U2] [BDT] A giant leap forward

[Doug Averch]

Hi Dan:

XLr8Editor has a code completion piece that reads all of your code in your
local work space and indexes it.  So, if you cannot remember a local
include does you just start typing and hit control space.  The XLr8Editor
then brings up those variables matching what you have already typed.  This
is very helpful when trying to remember what you called dynamic array
position in the include.

Additionally, both BDT and XLr8Editor support hitting the function key F3
when you are on the include to open it a separate tab.  I find this more
helpful when I have an include that is more than 10 lines long.

Regards,
Doug
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On Fri, Oct 26, 2012 at 3:17 AM, Hona, David  wrote:

> Yes, it is a vastly improved beast over earlier versions. Like others, I
> not a fan of the timeout of the UniObject session. BDT has features the
> competition has yet to add. I especially like being able to expand the
> inserts and see the BASIC Labels easily accessible. I still haven't been to
> get to SSH to our hosts, but I have never had the time to dig in the whys,
> etc.
>
> It is still worthwhile looking at U2Logic XLR8Editor and Brian Leach's
> freeware Windows thick-client MVDeveloper.
>
> I don't use any of these tools myself (occasionally fire up BDT)... but
> have trialled an early version of XLR8Editor...and trialled MVDeveloper.
>
> www.u2logic.com/tools.html (the links to download the documentation seem
> to have gone AWOL)
> http://www.brianleach.co.uk/pages/mvdeveloper.htm
>
> Each has unique features which means you choose the one the suits your
> needs. Or use all of them! I'm not a big fan of Eclipsed based products. I
> loathe the wealth of non-functional menus, menu-items that they all seem to
> have. Its weird shoving your specific tool into some else's generic tool
> framework.
>
> In general dedicated software tool vendors tend to much more responsive to
> feedback and bug fixes, etc. They have a short lead time / development
> cycle so are able to be more 'agile'. For us 'dabblers', this isn't such a
> big thing.
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: u2-users-boun...@listserver.u2ug.org [mailto:
> u2-users-boun...@listserver.u2ug.org] On Behalf Of Daniel McGrath
> Sent: Thursday, 25 October 2012 9:17 AM
> To: U2 Users List
> Subject: Re: [U2] [BDT] A giant leap forward
>
> Thank you, it's always great to hear when we've hit the mark.
>
> I've sent this off to the team members responsible.
>
> Regards,
> Dan
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Re: [U2] [BDT] A giant leap forward

[Doug Averch]

That is why we did not write any parser for U2logic's XLr8Editor.  You can
spend a whole bunch of programming time to never quite achieve the goal of
the compiler.  We use the REAL compiler to give you actual errors.  We call
this technology Continuous Compile.  It works while you type just like
Java, C#, and other real time compilers.

Regards,
Doug
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On Thu, Oct 25, 2012 at 5:37 AM, Brian Leach  wrote:

> > Rocket Software had to write a parser for Unidata and Universe in Eclipse
> to accomplish what the U2 compilers do.
>
> I guess they are trying to use regular parsing tools for what just isn't a
> standard language: UniBasic doesn't follow normal syntax rules.
>
> And of course, it only works if you're using regular UniBasic - not if you
> have a pre-compiler or want to edit anything else (e.g. a PROC, Paragraph,
> script, or some other asset like an HTML template or data item)..
>
> That's why mvDeveloper has always had its own hand-built parser and syntax
> definitions that can be customized. The new version extends this to allow
> new syntax types to be added based on standard 'families' and a new plug-in
> architecture to support a wider range of tools. It affects all kinds of
> things from the comment in/out rules, through navigation e.g. by next/prev
> labels to the build/compile commands.
>
> I'll be officially releasing version 2 early next month - so watch this
> space for announcements .
>
> Brian
>
>
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Re: [U2] [BDT] A giant leap forward

[Doug Averch]

Rocket Software had to write a parser for Unidata and Universe in Eclipse
to accomplish what the U2 compilers do.  Unfortunately, they are not
getting it right yet.  I'm running version 3.0.3 and it still "barfs" and
lots of my syntax which is why I don't like supporting it as a Rocket
Software VAR.

Regards,
Doug
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On Wed, Oct 24, 2012 at 5:13 PM, Wjhonson  wrote:

>
>
> The BDT basic code editor however, still has issues with certain syntax.
> For example today I seem to have found that it barfs when it sees a comma
> in a CRT statement.
> Comma is used to "Tab" the output, it doesn't seem to like that idea,
> complaining about something or other.
>
>
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[U2] XLr8 Tools Release version 3.5.14 [ad]

[Doug Averch]

I was at the U2 University this year in Denver.  In one of the classes I
attended a would be user of BDT suggested to the speaker that it would be
nice to see in the dictionary editor which fields are indexed.  In this
release of XLr8Dictionary Editor that has been done.  Sorry Rocket U2logic
beat your to the punch.

Some of SB/XA users would like to use the XLr8Editor out of the
XLr8Dictionary which is limited to 10 fields.  If you click on a generic
field (those storing data, screens, procedures, or whatever, the
XLr8Dictionary editor will open another window and you can edit this field.
 All of your changes will be saved to the database and locally.  So those
using any Eclipse supported version control (GIT, Perforce, SVN, Team
Foundation, and CVS) will be able to version control these as well.

Another important change for use was the ability to page through program
files.  One of our users of XLr8Editor has over 1000 programs in a
directory.  Building a tree view of that was very painful for them.  You
can set the value through the preferences option to what size your
XLr8Editor view is before paging takes place.  There are arrows to handle
adding to the view at what every size you would like to see.

Here is our changelog:

v3.5.14 - October 24, 2012
   Bugzilla [Bug 516] - XLr8Dictionary item Code field always was blank
when creating new items, which has been fixed.

v3.5.13 - October 23, 2012
   Bugzilla [Bug 324] - XLr8Dictionary Editor allows editing non-native
dictionary fields in the XLr8Editor (SB/XA Request)
   Bugzilla [Bug 483] - XLr8Dictionary Editor shows color coding on
dictionary fields that have indexes.
   Bugzilla [Bug 318] - XLr8Framework Item List View supports paging on
large number of records.
   1) Removed catalog error message for Unidata which does not report a
positive action

Regards,
Doug
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Re: [U2] [BDT] A giant leap forward

[Doug Averch]

We have a "pinger" that keeps the connection alive. So if you want to use
the UniObjects default of 5 minutes, you will still have your editor
connection with our software.  Some days when I'm coding for days on end, I
never lose my connection.  This is just something we, programmers, should
never have to worry about.

Regards,
Doug
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On Wed, Oct 24, 2012 at 4:42 PM, Bill Haskett wrote:

> I'm wondeing... what was it about my note made you think I __WANTED__ to
> change my RPC setting to one hour, instead of 5 minutes?  I'm thinking my
> English isn't what it should be.
>
> Bill
>
>
> - Original Message -
> *From:* wjhon...@aol.com
> *To:* u2-users@listserver.u2ug.org
> *Date:* 10/24/2012 3:40 PM
> *Subject:* Re: [U2] [BDT] A giant leap forward
>
>  The keepalive is probably set by the uvcs setting in your Universe
>> install.
>> You can change that.  We just did that here.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> -Original Message-
>> From: Bill Haskett 
>> To: U2 Users List 
>> Sent: Wed, Oct 24, 2012 3:36 pm
>> Subject: Re: [U2] [BDT] A giant leap forward
>>
>>
>> Now, if they could manage a "keepalive", then when a UO connection times
>> out, because I went and got something to drink, it won't crash your
>> session.  And don't get me started on "why isn't an hour long enough?",
>> because I've set RPC to timeout in five minutes. And don't get me
>> started on "why would you do that?", because there are business reasons;
>> besides most everything has a keepalive function built in.
>>
>> Bill
>>
>> P.S.  The Xlr8 tool is pretty interesting.  One may want to take a look
>> at it.
>> Untitled Page
>>
>>
>> --**--**
>> 
>> - Original Message -
>> *From:* wjhon...@aol.com
>> *To:* u2-users@listserver.u2ug.org
>> *Date:* 10/24/2012 2:55 PM
>> *Subject:* [U2] [BDT] A giant leap forward
>>
>>> I would like to *commend*, yes commend, the developers of the Basic
>>> Developers
>>>
>> Toolkit for recent changes.
>>
>>> In particular, the ability to *install updates* from within the Eclipse
>>>
>> package.
>>
>>> In conjunction with the *detailed release notes* highlighting changes in
>>> each
>>>
>> version, for example July's here:
>>
>>> http://updates.rocketsoftware.**com/u2/July2012_ReleaseNotes.**htm
>>>
>>>
>>> It's quite useful to be able to read the release notes and try out the
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[U2] XLr8Editor update 3.5.12 [ad]

[Doug Averch]

In keeping with our goal to have continual releases, U2logic is proud to
announce the release of 3.5.12.
We are cleaning up a few bugs and other things that have come up.
We are back focusing on the XLr8Editor and XLr8Dictionary editor.

v3.5.12 - October 04, 2012
   Bugzilla [Bug 513] - XLr8Editor needs a popup error message when
reporting item locked item.
   Bugzilla [Bug 459] - XLr8Editor color coding fails with back slashes and
either double quotes or single quotes.
   Bugzilla [Bug 436] - XLr8Dictionary Editor needs to allow Value Marked
character entry.
   1) Fixed bug in continuous compile reporting errors to the console
   2) Fixed miscellaneous errors messages that where wrong.

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Re: [U2] [u2] Parallel processing in Universe (Unclassified)

[Doug Averch]

Only outside of U2 using UniObjects can you achieve any type of parallel
activity. We have through UniObjects got 80 processes working from a single
Eclipse session through the use of threads in Java.

UniObjects creates individual uvapi_slave or udapi_slave for each of these
processes but the system or in this case the udapi_server or uvadpi_server
cannot handle as many threads as we would like.  We never ran out of memory
on our 8GB Windows 2008R2 Server nor did SSD 120GB drive fail to keep up
with the 80 ANALYZE.FILES or the 80 RESIZE commands we were issuing on from
our XLr8Resizer product within Eclipse.

The only way we got this working was to set the retries to 1000 on
reopening the connections.  Although that number seems high it helped and
get us from our previous best of 39 process to 80 process. When we have a
lot of time and cannot think of anything better to do we will try for 500
process.

Regards,
Doug
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Re: [U2] [u2] Parallel processing in Universe (Unclassified)

[Doug Averch]

Only outside of U2 using UniObjects can you achieve any type of parallel
activity. We have through UniObjects got 80 processes working from a single
Eclipse session through the use of threads in Java.

UniObjects creates individual uvapi_slave or udapi_slave for each of these
processes but the system or in this case the udapi_server or uvadpi_server
cannot handle as many threads as we would like.  We never ran out of memory
on our 8GB Windows 2008R2 Server nor did SSD 120GB drive fail to keep up
with the 80 ANALYZE.FILES or the 80 RESIZE commands we were issuing on from
our XLr8Resizer product within Eclipse.

The only way we got this working was to set the retries to 1000 on
reopening the connections.  Although that number seems high it helped and
get us from our previous best of 39 process to 80 process. When we have a
lot of time and cannot think of anything better to do we will try for 500
process.

Regards,
Doug
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>
> -Original Message-
> From: u2-users-boun...@listserver.u2ug.org [mailto:
> u2-users-boun...@listserver.u2ug.org] On Behalf Of HENDERSON MIKE, MR
> Sent: Tuesday, 2 October 2012 1:18 PM
> To: U2 Users List
> Subject: Re: [U2] [u2] Parallel processing in Universe (Unclassified)
>
> I have often thought about this - mostly in an idle moment or as a
> displacement activity for something less amusing that I ought to be doing.
> ;-)
>
>
> First of all, Universe is already extremely parallel: there's a separate
> O/S thread for each TTY and for each phantom, and you can't get more
> parallel than that for interactive processing.
>
> So you want more parallelism for your batch processes.
> Different applications have different degrees of inherent parallelism.
> For example in utility billing systems there is frequently the concept of
> a group of premises - based on the old concept of a foot-borne meter reader
> with a 'book' of readings to get. Each 'book' can be processed
> independently of every other. In payroll, each employee's record can be
> processed independently. Other areas of commerce have different
> characteristics.
>
> I think that whatever unit of parallelism you settle for, you'd need three
> processes: a 'dispatcher' that selects records for processing and queues
> them into some structure for processing; a set of 'workers' that take
> queued work items, process them, mark them as processed and put the results
> in some common store; and a 'monitor' that looks for unprocessed records
> and indications of stuck processes, and collates the results for final
> output.
> I've seen a couple of versions of this, one for electricity billings and
> another for overnight batch-processing of report requests, both well over a
> decade ago, and neither still in use although their underlying packages are
> still being run.
>
> The major issue is that these days the whole entity in the general
> commercial world is far more likely to be I/O limited than CPU limited, and
> therefore introducing parallelism will be no help at all if the I/O system
> is already choked.
> Even if the system is currently CPU-limited, multi-threading may not
> produce much improvement without very careful design of the record locking
> philosophy - introducing parallelism will be no help if all the threads end
> up contending serially for one record lock or a small set of locks.
>
>
> If you want it to go faster, buy the CPU with the fastest clock you can
> get (not the one with the most cores), and put your database on SSD like
> Ross said.
> The Power7+ chips being announced any day now are rumoured to go to
> 5GHz+, maybe even more if you have half the cores on the chip disabled.
>
>
> Regards
>
>
> Mike
>
> -Original Message-
> From: u2-users-boun...@listserver.u2ug.org
> [mailto:u2-users-boun...@listserver.u2ug.org] On Behalf Of Ross Ferris
> Sent: Tuesday, 2 October 2012 3:50 p.m.
> To: U2 Users List
> Subject: Re: [U2] [u2] Parallel processing in Universe
>
> If the file were big enough, and already had part files, then I believe
> that you could have a phantom process each of the individual parts.
> Failing that, get an SSD  relatively cheap, and will give your
> processing a reasonable kick along!!
>
> Ross Ferris
> Stamina Software
> Visage > Better by Design!
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: u2-users-boun...@listserver.u2ug.org
> [mailto:u2-users-boun...@listserver.u2ug.org] On Behalf Of David Wolverton
> Sent: Tuesday, 2 October 2012 8:47 AM
> To: 'U2 Users List'
> Subject: Re: [U2] [u2] Parallel processing in Universe
>
> OK - I was trying to create a 'smoother use' of the disk and 'read ahead'
> -- this example the disk would be chattering from the heads moving all over
> the place. I was trying to find a way to make this process more 'orderly'
> -- is there one?
>
> -Original Message-
> From: u2-users-boun...@listserver.u2ug.org
> [mailto:u2-users-boun...@listserver.u2ug.org] On Behalf Of Robert Houben
>

[U2] XLr8Resizer Update and all other Tools [ad]

[Doug Averch]

In addition to fixing a couple of XLr8Resizing issues, we have totally
revamped the logging.  This was quite an extensive task.
We updated over 300 java programs to change their logging to a new
standardized class.  This will allow us or you to see
your logs while running in Eclipse.  We should have that documented next
week for those who really need to know what
is going on.

v3.5.11 - September 27, 2012
   1) Fixed Guide in Unidata error reporting modulo 7168.
   2) Fixed XLr8Resizer error in Unidata calculation of the block size
instead of standard
   Bugzilla [Bug 497] - Framework logging needs reworking on all plug-ins

Regards,
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Re: [U2] [UD] LISTUSER output: phantom vs. iphantm

[Doug Averch]

Dean:

iphanotm processes, I believe, stand for interactive phantoms.  Therefore,
iphantoms are counted as users because of using interactive processes like
callhttp.

Regards,
Doug
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[U2] XLr8Resizer focused release 3.5.10 [ad]

[Doug Averch]

U2logic is pleased to announce a new release of it XLr8Tools version
3.5.10.  We have added multi-threading to the XLr8Resizer to speed up
analyze and resizing.   Our XLr8Resizer will be priced until the end of the
month at $99.00 and then will be $149.00 per year per user.  Our XLr8Editor
will be priced until the end of this month for $49.00 and then will be
$79.00 per year per user.  We think we have added a lot of value to both
products and will continue to do so.

Just a side note we had trouble on our test system getting more than 39
users to be used without running out of memory on Eclipse or too many
threads for UniObjects for Java (UOJ) to handle simultaneously.  We had to
slow up our Java code because UOJ cannot handle the management of that many
sessions with commands like ANALYZE.FILE and RESIZE on
Universe.  Curiously, Unidata performed better with guide and memresize
maybe to the fact they are OS commands.

Here is our changed log for this release:

v3.5.10 - September 14, 2012

   Bugzilla [Bug 464] - XLr8Resizer can use all of the connections you want
simultaneously for resizing

   1) Added preference color choice for when Analyze.File fails

   2) Added preference for connection time attempts

   3) Added preference for max attempts to connect



Regards,

U2logic Team

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[U2] Quirks in UOJ and resizing

[Doug Averch]

I was upgrading our XLr8Resizer to do multi-threading on the analyze and
resizing.  So, my Java programmer asked a simple question:  How much faster
will our multi-threading be than single threading? I found it was anywhere
from 0% faster to 45% faster when testing our 6000 file sample database
with files sizes from 10mb to 2gb.

But this got me to thinking is TCL/ECL resizing slower or faster that from
UOJ as a command.  Oh boy was I surprised. The TCL/ECL resize command on
average to anywhere from 5% to 200% slower.  I was totally dumb founded on
this that UOJ resizing will be faster that typing the command in TCL/ECL.
 In this case the quirk is a good quirk not a bad one.

Regards,
Doug
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[U2] XLr8Resizer can save stats as a csv file (Version 3.5.9) [ad]

[Doug Averch]

We are please to announce that you can save off your statistics that
XLr8Resizer gathers for you in a CSV file.  This allows you to use other
graphing tools besides the one's supplied by U2Logic in XLr8Resizer.  A
sample file looks like this for Universe:

# XLr8Resizer Statistics 
AcctName,FileName,DateTime,FileType,Modulo,BlockSize,RecordCount,ByteSize,Overflow
XLr8,ACCT.ACCOUNT.CATEGORY,8_18_2012 8:11:8,30,4,8,176,10696,0
XLr8,ACCT.BANKS,8_18_2012 8:11:8,18,3,8,2,6096,1
XLr8,ACCT.BUDGETS,8_18_2012 8:11:8,30,1,8,1,384,0
XLr8,ACCT.CHECKS,8_18_2012 8:11:8,30,49,16,2387,241096,2

Here is our complete change log for this release

v3.5.9 - August 27, 2012
   1) Migrated from actions system to commands system , this includes
deleting Actions related classes not needed.
   2) Disabling certain commands in popup menu when offline (and
toolbar/main menu)
   3) Get marks (subvalue, field etc) from hard coded constants (In
U2Connection statically) not Account settings so that insert commands work
offline
   4) The continuous compile job will now stop when XLr8Editor is closed.
   Bugzilla [Bug 495] - XLr8Resizer has a wizard for the save resize
history and commands

Our XLr8Resizer is priced at $99.00 per workstation per year.   Trial
licenses are available at at no cost.  This release works for all Unidata
releases from 6.0 up and Universe releases from 10.0 up.

U2logic Team
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Re: [U2] Variable Interpolation

[Doug Averch]

A way might be a paragraph and call it from TCL.  However, I cannot fathom
why you want to do this.

PA
DISPLAY <> is a good programmer at U2Logic

>TEST
Your Name=DOUG
DOUG is a good programmer at U2Logic

Regards,
Doug



On Thu, Aug 23, 2012 at 5:47 PM, jjuser ud2  wrote:

> Good afternoon,
>
> Does UniBasic have a way to do variable interpolation (without writing
> to a file, compiling it as a program, and calling it)?
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[U2] XLr8Editor supports Off Line Editing [ad]

[Doug Averch]

We have just released the our flag ship product called XLr8Editor version
3.5.8.  We have always allowed editing of U2 UniBasic code in offline mode
so that if you were at the hotel or on a plane you could change the code
and sync up later.  However, several of our clients wanted to use the same
editor to edit other Basic source code (D3) with our XLr8Editor.

This simply can be done by creating a "General Project" in Eclipse and
pointing the project folder to the appropriate area on your network or
workstation.  The documentation is at
http://www.u2logic.com/pdfs/XLr8EditorOffLine.pdf. All current users of our
XLr8Editor can upgrade to this release at no cost.  The rest of you can try
it out by emailing supp...@u2logic.com your installation id, see installation
instructions .

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Re: [U2] [UD] xAdmin Install

[Doug Averch]

Bill:

Rocket ships Eclipse plug-in with Java which would be your other client
piece.  Looks like you a good to go...

Regards,
Doug
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On Wed, Jul 25, 2012 at 10:07 AM, Bill Haskett wrote:

> Does anyone know which parts of the U2 client I need to send to a client
> so they can administer their users via xAdmin?  There's both an xAdmin and
> an Eclipse directory in the client zip file.  Are these the only two
> required?  Of course, having to have a client download a 365MB eclipse file
> is pretty hard on them.
>
> Thanks,
>
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Re: [U2] uniobjects running as?

[Doug Averch]

Hi Doug (Great Name):

UniObjects has two components.  First the unirpc process runs as you have
setup on startup: Windows usually as the administrator user while on UNIX
it can be root but should not be for obvious reasons..  You connection,
however, is what user you have setup when you open your U2 account

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