Re: Urgent: CMDB class delete

2006-05-09 Thread Michiel Beijen
Murtuza, Please check this with Remedy: it looks much like SW00234571 Application-Generate-GUID command generates guids with the special character [ and server is not able to interpret the value properly. Instead of [, # is used henceforth in generating GUID. The thing is this bug is fixed

How to Rest Password for configuration tool

2006-05-09 Thread Puneet MALIK
Hello All, I have forgot password of configuration tool.. How can I reset the password again? We are running remedy on UNIX boxes. Thanks Regards Puneet Malik ___ UNSUBSCRIBE or access ARSlist Archives at

Re: How to Rest Password for configuration tool

2006-05-09 Thread Michiel Beijen
Puneet, what 'configuration tool' are you trying to use? If you forgot your Admin password please refer to arcache and arreload in the manuals. Kind regards, Michiel The Netherlands On 5/9/06, Puneet MALIK [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello All, I have forgot password of configuration tool.. How

Re: How to Rest Password for configuration tool

2006-05-09 Thread Puneet MALIK
Hello Michiel, By configuration tool I mean midtier configuration tool which we can access machine/port name/arsys/shared/config/config.jsp Thanks Regards Puneet Malik -Original Message- From: Action Request System discussion list(ARSList) [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Michiel

Re: How to Rest Password for configuration tool

2006-05-09 Thread Sam Rx
** Puneet, If you are trying to reset the password of Mid Tier configuration then please get the default password string from other Mid Tier's config.properties file (value for arsystem.password). put that in the config.properties file on the MT and restart the web server This will reset the

Re: How to Rest Password for configuration tool

2006-05-09 Thread Puneet MALIK
Title: Message ** Hello Sam, Thanks a lot. Puneet -Original Message-From: Action Request System discussion list(ARSList) [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Sam RxSent: Tuesday, May 09, 2006 1:51 PMTo: arslist@ARSLIST.ORGSubject: Re: How to Rest Password for

Re: How to Rest Password for configuration tool

2006-05-09 Thread abdul . ghani
Hi Puneet To reset aradmin ARS dbuser password You can comment out line something similar to Db-password: i+wkl4GoZXIIhTK66rZzK6haCvFwP7NZE5UF in ar.conf and restart ARS Service. System will come up with default password AR#Admin#. Best Regards Abdul Ghani MF Pune,India -Original

Restricting Searches

2006-05-09 Thread Dave Barber
** All, I'm looking at how to stop wildcard searches on our database - ie. checking for a percentage sign in the summary or description when they perform a search. I've setup an AL, which checks for 'Summary' LIKE %%%, which I didn't particularly expect to work, and it doesn't. How do I check

Flashboard Issue | Remedy Management

2006-05-09 Thread Mudit Chaudhry
** Hi Listers, We are working on to upgrade our helpdesk 5.5 to the version helpdesk 6.0. Now we are facing a major issue with flashboards displayed on the Remedy Support and Remedy Management consoles. The flashboards displayed there by Default display the tickets assigned to an Individual (that

Re: Restricting Searches

2006-05-09 Thread Mike White
I heard the same thing in What's New ARS 6.x last year (04/05). Apparently FTS was a 3rd-party product. Cost went up so Remedy dropped it. OK as of 6.0.1 (which we run), but apparently not included with ARS 6.3. I've heard rumors that an alternative is available with ARS 7.x. Mike White

v7 Compatability Matrix

2006-05-09 Thread Michael Worts
** Anyone else seen that the v7 compatability matrix is out. http://supportweb.remedy.com/Rem/IssuesAndSolutions/CompatibilityMatrix/AR_System_7_0_Compatibility-Matrix_v1_0.htm Although it does say that v5.1.2 is still supported. Is that because v7 has not been officially release yet? Mike.

Re: v7 Compatability Matrix

2006-05-09 Thread Michiel Beijen
Yes, probably. AR 7 Administrator and What's new courses are also listed on the Remedy website: http://www.bmc.com/education/servicemgmt/ Regards, Michiel On 5/9/06, Michael Worts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ** Anyone else seen that the v7 compatability matrix is out.

Re: Pager Notifications.

2006-05-09 Thread Carl Reenus
Ha, what an ass! From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: arslist@ARSLIST.ORG To: arslist@ARSLIST.ORG Subject: Re: Pager Notifications. Date: Mon, 8 May 2006 23:05:45 -0400 Got a manual? Ever read it? Been to training? We have, try it. -Original message- From:

Flashboards

2006-05-09 Thread David Yearsley
** I know this question has been ask before, but I cannot find the answer. We are looking at Flashboards again, have a quote, but I have not been able to find if you need one License for Flashboards or if you need a license for each server? What is the best way to license Flashboards? Thanks

Re: v7 Compatability Matrix

2006-05-09 Thread Rick Cook
I have heard the same thing recently, too. I see no mention of it on the Support site as of a few minutes ago, though. ARS 7 has some cool new stuff, but it's not a major rewrite. ITSM 7, on the other hand... Rick -Original Message- From: Action Request System discussion list(ARSList)

Re: v7 Compatability Matrix

2006-05-09 Thread Ford, St John
There is a line in the FTS statement of direction document for v7.0 that states general availability of v7.0 as mid-May 2006. Regards, StJohn -Original Message- From: Reiser, John J [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 09 May 2006 14:38 To: arslist@ARSLIST.ORG Subject: Re: v7 Compatability

Re: v7 Compatability Matrix

2006-05-09 Thread Reiser, John J
I think they said ITSM 7 was 60-90 days away. John J. Reiser Software Development Analyst Remedy Administrator/Developer Lockheed Martin - MS2 The star that burns twice as bright burns half as long. Pay close attention and be illuminated by its brilliance. - paraphrased by me -Original

Does Init-Form: have no effect on Mid-Tier?

2006-05-09 Thread Ben Chernys
Hi Folks, ARS 6.03.00 patch 013 Mid Tier Version 6.03.00 patch 013 Web Server Information Microsoft IIS ServletExec/5.0p06 Operating System Name Windows 2000 Java Version 1.4.2_03 Question: Does the ar.comf Init-Form have no effect on the Mid-Tier? If no effect, is there any way to

Re: Restricting Searches

2006-05-09 Thread Dave Barber
** How in gods name did I miss that Muchas gracias, senor! Regards Dave (feeling somewhat embarrassed at missing what was staring at me right in the face) On 09/05/06, Grooms, Frederick W [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ** According to the Docs (pg 672 ... The wildcards appendix in the

ARSPerl on HPUX

2006-05-09 Thread Yelizaveta Adlivankina
Thanx to previous messages on ARSList, we were able to get ARSPerl installed on HPUX without a problem. However, now any script that I try to run seem to return no entries found. When running logs against our server, it looks like no select statements are coming through, which leads me to

Re: Shareware : The LOL Tool

2006-05-09 Thread W Scott Russell
** I would like to see a tool like the one you described. Scott On 5/8/06, Kern, Robert SBA [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ** Hello list, We are running with a server group here and I needed a quick way to be being able to display the available floating licenses, without having to check each server.

Re: DDE to MS Project

2006-05-09 Thread Michael Klein
Hello, I'm brand new to this list and pretty new to Remedy, since February 06. I would also love more info intergrating MS Project to Remedy. ___ UNSUBSCRIBE or access ARSlist Archives at http://www.wwrug.org

Re: How to make an attachment pool read only

2006-05-09 Thread Lai, Canhai
Claire, Thank you for your suggestion! That is a clever solution but it is a little more involving. Kevin -Original Message- From: Action Request System discussion list(ARSList) [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tilton, Claire E Ms NGB-ARNG Sent: Monday, May 08, 2006 11:59 AM To:

Re: ARSPerl on HPUX

2006-05-09 Thread Carey Matthew Black
Yelizaveta, I do not have anything to directly try to help your problem, but there is likely a better list for you to post this question. (arsperl-users@arsperl.org) So I will cross post this for you in this response. You might want to watch that list for a response. -- Carey Matthew Black

Re: Does Init-Form: have no effect on Mid-Tier?

2006-05-09 Thread Carey Matthew Black
Ben, To my knowledge (and v7 might change this) the Mid-Tier completely ignores this setting. But.. on the Mid-Tier you have a Home Page and a Preference server to use too. So you should be able to achieve the same thing with those features. -- Carey Matthew Black Remedy Skilled Professional

Re: How to make an attachment pool read only

2006-05-09 Thread Rudi Funk
Hi, think you can set the field properties of the attachement pool. On tab attach field you can define the display label. If you delete a label, the function is no more available. Rudi Lai, Canhai wrote: Hi All, Is there a way to make an attachment pool read only? The permission tab on an

Re: How to make an attachment pool read only

2006-05-09 Thread Scott Parrish
If there are certain people who should be able to add/delete/save and others who should not, it is easiest to remove the add/delete/save lables from the attachment pool, then add the functionality using buttons and the special Run Process command for each action. Scott Parrish IT Prophets, LLC

Re: OT: Lazy posters

2006-05-09 Thread Warren Baltimore
** Personally, I'd rather like to see a little less scolding and a little more helping. Nobody knows what this person's situation is, whether or not they have a manual (or for that matter any experience with ARS). On 5/9/06, Rick Cook [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Preach it, brother!I'm not the admin,

Remedy Opportunities

2006-05-09 Thread Keith Bunescu
Good Afternoon to you All, Turing SMI is a Leading Global Provider of IT Service Management and Infrastructure Management Solutions. For your Information Turing SMI are a Platinum sponsor of the BMC User World in San Francisco in August 2006; as an organization we are looking forward to

View question...

2006-05-09 Thread Rusconi, Ignacio (I.)
Title: View question... ** When I import a FORM to production all the data in the Production FORM is deleted but what happen if I import a view of a form? Do this delete any data from the form? Thanks ARS 5.01 SQL SERVER 2000 __20060125___This posting

Re: OT: Lazy posters

2006-05-09 Thread Carl Reenus
Exactly! I was without a manual or training for several weeks when I first started. From: Warren Baltimore [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: arslist@ARSLIST.ORG To: arslist@ARSLIST.ORG Subject: Re: OT: Lazy posters Date: Tue, 9 May 2006 08:56:41 -0700 Personally, I'd rather like to see a little

Re: How to make an attachment pool read only

2006-05-09 Thread David Sanders
Unfortunately, I don't think this stops people adding/replacing attachments using drag-and-drop David Sanders Remedy Solution Architect Enterprise Service Suite @ Work == ARS List Award Winner 2005 Best 3rd party Remedy Application tel +44 1494 468980 mobile +44 7710

Re: View question...

2006-05-09 Thread Frank Caruso
** No it will not. Also, in version 6 you can import a form and retain the data.I always find it comforting to test these scenarios in development. Create test forms and play around with how ARS handles importing. On 5/9/06, Rusconi, Ignacio (I.) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ** When I

Re: Restricting Searches

2006-05-09 Thread Mike White
10-4. RTFM. I shouldn't have offered I heard a rumor without first checking the compatibility matrix for this yet-to-be-released version. I'm a little too busy at the moment to do the necessary research. Should stay quiet unless armed with all the facts. No doubt - the compatibility matrix is

Re: OT: Lazy posters

2006-05-09 Thread Tim Widowfield
Amen, Brother Warren. One of the reasons I stay subscribed to the ARSLIST is the anti-RTFM nature of the group. I can't tell you how many times I've been stuck on some non-ARS problem at 3:00 AM, and forced myself to search through old Usenet articles. I invariably come across the most

Re: OT: Lazy posters

2006-05-09 Thread Mayfield, Andy L.
I have taken the admin course for 4.5 and can figure out most of the simple things, but I am by no means a programmer and struggle at times getting new features to work. I have always found this list to be very helpful; the most helpful thing there is actually. I have access to the manuals online

Re: OT: Lazy posters

2006-05-09 Thread Rick Cook
Training I can certainly understand - sometimes employers are too cheap to send their people to training. How was it that you were without manuals? Were you unable to download them? Rick -Original Message- From: Action Request System discussion list(ARSList) [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: OT: Lazy posters

2006-05-09 Thread Rick Cook
Ah, Andy, you're alright! As I stated earlier, so are about 98% of the rest of the posters. Sorry if I seemed a little harsh on the other 2% - none of whom are first time offenders - but sometimes nice don't feed the bulldog. Rick -Original Message- From: Action Request System

Time/Resource Management Software

2006-05-09 Thread Rosa, Tony
Is anyone aware of any Time Tracking/Resource Management software applications that are written in ARS? I have looked at Project Remedies' ActionProgram Manager and am looking for alternatives for comparison purposes. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Regards, [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Alert Tool errors

2006-05-09 Thread Blodgett, Jamie
HELP!! This may seem trivial, but I have several users that are getting this error and I'm at a loss . . . I have multiple users that are getting the following error when trying to open records from the Alert List: Cannot find the CLSID for AR System User's COM object. Return error code is

Re: Alert Tool errors

2006-05-09 Thread Grooms, Frederick W
It sounds like the Alert tool can't find the User tool in the Registry. Was the User tool and Alert tool installed with an Admin account on the local PC? Also, Since you are on patch 1238 of the User Tool, Patch 1340 fixed some problems with the Com/OLE object of the User Tool. You might want to

Re: View question...

2006-05-09 Thread Lucero, Michelle - IST contractor
** Hi, Ignacio. It looks like you said that you are on ARS 5.01. I believe in that version, importing on top of an existing form will blow the data away. I think version 6.x was the first version to prevent that from occurring.Someone please correct me if I'm wrong. Because of an

opinions please - build vs buy

2006-05-09 Thread John.A Simpson-contr
BMC/Remedy HelpDesk Change vs ??? background... TRW Automotive has been using ARS since 1997, all custom/homegrown HelpDesk change management. We have one production server, one test server and one development server. 41 fixed and 63 floats in production. My boss's boss, has asked us to

Re: OT: Lazy posters

2006-05-09 Thread Carl Reenus
We did not have a support contract at that time, so no I was not able to download the manuals. From: Rick Cook [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: arslist@ARSLIST.ORG To: arslist@ARSLIST.ORG Subject: Re: OT: Lazy posters Date: Tue, 9 May 2006 10:02:02 -0700 Training I can certainly understand -

Re: OT- Lazy posters

2006-05-09 Thread Sanford, Claire
OK, you guys keep throwing my name into this... So I feel like I should at least make some comment... Here it is. If you are a consultant, someone who bills another company for your time, regardless of where you are from and what your background is... You should know your stuff, you should know

Re: opinions please - build vs buy

2006-05-09 Thread Chris Woyton
John, There are a *ton* of potential constraints here - functionality, budget, plans for ITIL implementations, etc. Probably too large to provide a precise recommendation. In general, this issue almost always boils down to the question how large is the gap between what I need and what I can

Re: OT- Lazy posters

2006-05-09 Thread Chris Woyton
On balance, I agree with Claire completely - consultants *should* know their stuff up and down. As to basic questions on the list, however, I disagree to the extent that participation is optional. As an alternative to RTFM - if someone asks a super-basic/lazy question of the list and no one

ARSLIST web site not up

2006-05-09 Thread Lammey, Peter A.
Title: ARSLIST web site not up ** I have attempted to navigate to the ARSList.org site but I get this error: HTTP Error 404 - File or directory not found. Internet Information Services (IIS) And I am taken to a Page Cannot be Displayed window. Is the site down temporarily because of

Re: ARSLIST web site not up

2006-05-09 Thread Reiser, John J
Title: ARSLIST web site not up ** Peter, There appears to be a link problem. When the URL changes, add an "s" to the word archive or go to www.wwrug.organd choose the ARSlist link John J. ReiserSoftware Development AnalystRemedy Administrator/DeveloperLockheed Martin - MS2The star that

Re: ARSLIST web site not up

2006-05-09 Thread Lammey, Peter A.
Title: ARSLIST web site not up ** Thanks. That seems to be the issue. Thanks Peter Lammey ESPN MIT Technical Services Applications Management 860-766-4761 From: Action Request System discussion list(ARSList) [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Reiser, John JSent: Tuesday, May 09,

Re: OT: Lazy posters

2006-05-09 Thread Rick Cook
Ah. Well, I can sure sympathize with you then. Learning Remedy isn't hard when you have some means of reference, but it is pretty daunting when you don't. Rick -Original Message- From: Action Request System discussion list(ARSList) [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Carl Reenus

Re: Restricting Searches

2006-05-09 Thread Carey Matthew Black
Rick, Or My first thought was that it is a signal that you might be getting CMDB as part of the shared part of ITSM. (Even if you have no plans on using it.) But that is just a guess. -- Carey Matthew Black Remedy Skilled Professional (RSP) ARS = Action Request System(Remedy) Solution =

Re: OT- Lazy posters / Insensitive responders

2006-05-09 Thread Timothy Powell
And on the topic of driving away someone who could be a valuable resource Sometimes responders get blasted by other responders for not posting the best technical answer. Let's remember that not all listers have been to the latest delta class or the PTnT class or (insert class of choice

Re: Restricting Searches

2006-05-09 Thread Rick Cook
Matt, That was my first thought, too - maybe they were assuming that it was bundled with ITSM in some way. But since CMDB 2.0 will have a different CDM than 1.2, I think there will be some compatibility issues with those two versions and ITSM 6 and 7, and that bears detailed listing for clarity

Re: Lazy posters

2006-05-09 Thread Rick Cook
The problem is that we, as a list, are very accommodating of newbies, as we should be. Someone will answer just about any question. Unfortunately, while most learn and begin asking more advanced questions, a very few do not. We've tried hinting, we've tried offline contacts, and they just don't

Re: OT- Lazy posters

2006-05-09 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Well, thanks for asking Claire, I have decided not to shut down the discussions because it is going rather well. A number of very valid opinions have been raised, without, even Phil's really going over the line of reasonable. Well, okay, the one guy calling Phil an ass, but I'm getting used to

Re: Lazy posters

2006-05-09 Thread Tom Mutaffis
I don't believe I personally attacked a single individual in my response. I will, however, now waste a moment to respond to your direct attack on myself. I am a consultant and have been for many years. We all start at the same point. At one point or another we're given or assigned to a new

Re: Web server instability

2006-05-09 Thread Brian Goralczyk
** No, we aren't setting the ARTCPPORT variable. Admittedly, I am weak on the tomcat version. I will look up some info on it. But any feedback anybody else that has experienced this problem would be appreciated.As for versions PROPERTY VALUE Mid Tier Version 6.03.00 patch 013 Installation

Re: View question... solved

2006-05-09 Thread Rusconi, Ignacio (I.)
** problem solved. thanks From: Action Request System discussion list(ARSList) [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Frank CarusoSent: Tuesday, May 09, 2006 1:49 PMTo: arslist@ARSLIST.ORGSubject: Re: View question... ** No it will not. Also, in version 6 you can import a form and retain

Re: View question...

2006-05-09 Thread Rusconi, Ignacio (I.)
** thanks, Michelle, you were right.. when you said "I dont think it turned out so pretty"!!! jajaj this is a mess maybe 1 work hour or 2 From: Action Request System discussion list(ARSList) [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lucero, Michelle - IST contractorSent: Tuesday, May

orphaned field on form view

2006-05-09 Thread Jim Ashton
Hello. Has anyone encountered the situation of having an orphaned or lost field on a form view? I have a web (fixed fields) view of the AST:Asset form (SchemaID 191 in my arschema table on SQL Server) which is supposed to have a Search Bar form action field (FieldID 1005), but which I cannot

Re: orphaned field on form view

2006-05-09 Thread John Hanson
The field may be hidden from all views. In the admin tool, you should be able to add the field to a view by going into Form - Current View - Fields In View and then adding Search Bar to that view's field list. HTH, John -Original Message- From: Action Request System discussion

Re: OT: Lazy posters

2006-05-09 Thread Adam Konkle
Title: Message ** Warren, tongue-in-cheek Is the following website helpful? http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html /tongue-in-cheek I've actually had lots of help from this list, even when I've asked whatfeel to me to be 1+1 type questions. I'm glad that the list is here, and

Re: OT: Lazy posters

2006-05-09 Thread Nicoll, Alan
What about those of us who only get that blinding flash of inspiration as soon as we click send? Nick On Tue, 9 May 2006 08:23:46 -0700, Rick Cook [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Preach it, brother! I'm not the admin, nor am I Claire (there could only one Claire!), so I'll let others admonish people

Remedy Architect Sought - Contract Role.

2006-05-09 Thread The I.T. Route
Our client is seeking a Remedy Architect as part of client-facing team to lead the consulting and initial development of customized service-management applications. This is a contract role for a senior practitioner. The initial engagement is 30 days, with a good potential of extension/renewal.

Re: OT: Lazy posters

2006-05-09 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
http://listserv.rbugs.com/archives/arslist.html as asked earlier today. We'll ignore that the Subject has nothing to do with the question, which in a way makes the subject accurate: Lazy posters don't change the Subject line. But I digresss. I think this discussion is now becoming

How to reach the ARSlist Archives

2006-05-09 Thread Susan Palmer
** Currently the following url will get you to the archives. A great place to search for issues you may be having and to find previously provided solutions. http://listserv.rbugs.com/archives/arslist.html Susan __20060125___This posting was submitted with HTML in it___

Re: Read attachments into Remedy

2006-05-09 Thread Grooms, Frederick W
** It looks like what you need to know is how those other programs are storing the attachments. Once you have the attachments from those other programs saved as regular files you can use workflow (or a program with anAPI call)add them to Remedy. Inside Remedy the Run Process action for

Re: ARSLIST web site not up

2006-05-09 Thread Mayfield, Andy L.
How can you not like Microsoft (-: Andy L. Mayfield System Operation Specialist Alabama Power Company Office: 8-226-1805 -Original Message- From: Action Request System discussion list(ARSList) [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, May 09, 2006

Re: How to make an attachment pool read only

2006-05-09 Thread Lai, Canhai
Hi Rudi, I did try to set the permission on the individual attachment but this didn't seem to work. Thanks! Kevin -Original Message- From: Action Request System discussion list(ARSList) [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rudi Funk Sent: Tuesday, May 09, 2006 8:27 AM To:

Re: OT: Lazy posters

2006-05-09 Thread Júlio Verne Gonçalves
I do agree a lot that self-learning exercise makes a hell lot of difference to mind and body and, for this sake, to ARSList as well. However I would like to draw attention to some simple facts: - Language: AR is sold in lots of places around the world, and believe, not everyone speaks English.

Homepage link

2006-05-09 Thread Sarah lake
Hi I copied a form asset to testasset. Asset form had entry point name so now my test asset is also showing up on homepage. I cleared the entrypoint lable still my testasset is showing up on homepage ---Help thanks in advance Sarah

Re: USING BUSINESS TIME CALCULATIONS

2006-05-09 Thread Gidd Calden
Malli, Please remember to use the Subject Line.. Here you go ! Check out the educational viewlet on our website for this: USING BUSINESS TIME CALCULATIONS http://www.buoyantsolutions.net/Community.html HTH Regards...Gidd _ From: Action Request System discussion

Re: Excel with ARS Functions?!?

2006-05-09 Thread Tim Widowfield
Adam, You've run into the COM/Automation/ActiveX (or whatever else MS is calling it this month) interface to the native Windows client, Remedy User. You can do a search in the Registry, where you'll notice Remedy.User.1 is related to a LocalServer32 that points to something like

Re: Excel with ARS Functions?!?

2006-05-09 Thread Chris Woyton
Adam, What you've found is sort of an accident. In the Add-ins for your Excel installation, the COM library for the AR System User Tool was added somehow. It's not really designed for use as a library of Excel functions so using it from the fx menu probably won't get you any satisfying results.