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New Features. Live Demos. Practical Insights.Rocket® UniData 8.4.1 is here and it brings powerful updates designed to modernize your applications, improve observability, strengthen security, and boost developer productivity.Join this customer enablement webinar to get a clear, practical walkthrough of what’s new in UniData 8.4.1, followed by live demonstrations of OpenTelemetry and BASIC enhancements so you can see the latest capabilities in action. What you’ll learnUniData 8.4.1 highlights• OpenTelemetry integration (Phase 1) for deeper observability• BASIC enhancements: Try/Catch, dynamic objects & native JSON• UniData Performance Monitoring (udtpm) now on Windows• Compiler directives for easier multi-version code management• Improved replication with sequential I/O• Updated security & platforms: OpenSSL 3.5, Python 3.13Live demos• OpenTelemetry observability in action• BASIC extensions for more efficient development Why attend?This webinar will help you:• Understand the full

Hi,Using VS Code and extension Rocket MV BASIC 2.7.0 is connecting 100% to my UniData account version 8.3. But as soon as I go to any version higher then Rocket MV BASIC 2.7.0 I get a error Account Not Found from MV BASIC. The config files have not change between the versions. Is there anything I need to do with the UniData Account to support a higher version of Rocket MV BASIC?

Uniface Anywhere Licensing Policy  OverviewThis document explains how Uniface Anywhere is licensed and how you can stay fully supported. Licensed VersionsLicenses are issued for the latest version only. Using Older VersionsYou can continue using older versions, but:• No new licenses are issued• Support may be limited• Updates are not providedWe recommend upgrading. Platform ChangesIf you move to new hardware or environments, it is possible to request a license update for your existing, older, version. UpgradingUpgrading to the currently supported version ensures full support and access to the latest improvements.

The following was in the Output panel for the Rocket MV BASIC Language Server after connecting to the configured host:May 26, 2026 3:57:05 PM asjava.uniclientlibs.UniConnection nlsInitWARNING: Exception occurs, isNLSLocalesEnabled is true: Default is used:asjava.uniobjects.UniNLSException: NLS Map not found Is this a problem?There appear to be no connection settings allowing for the customisation of the NLS setup when connecting.

Hi folks, I have a performance issue with the large-scale system. I know that this discussion depends on resources, so please assume sufficient resources are available. Let's think about a single read-only transaction performance by just 'run  <file name>'.  Assuming that elapsed time is 5 sec and CPU time is 1 sec. Then I tried processing this query by concurrent 2 users by phantom, but each user of elapsed and CPU time was very much worse than single. Roughly, it's 10 times worse. In reality, Is it impossible to get a benefit from parallel processing? ---- Sample basic program. cnt = 300000 open "STOCK" to fp else abort startTime = Time()startTimeCpu = System(9) for i=1 to cnt    read rec from fp,"101" else abortnext i endTime = Time()endTimeCpu = System(9) print "elapse      : ":(endTime - startTime)print "elapse(cpu) : ":(endTimeCpu - startTimeCpu)/1000 end ------------------------------------- ------------------------------Yukio KozukaSimount CorpBunkyo-ku JP----------

We have a user that is on a Dell Laptop and two different times they have ran the Dell System Update process and Bench (ver 9.2) has started locking up on projects.  When this happens they get a “NOT RESPONDING” error from Windows and have to shut it down bench with task manager.  At times they can reboot the machine and it will work for a bit then start locking up again.  We have reinstalled bench on the machine but that did not fix the issue.  The only solution that worked was getting a new machine for that user but we don't want to do that again since this issue has now appeared on the new laptop also.Has anyone seen this happen after a system updates and if so how did you solve this issue? 

Good evening, I am testing the programmes following the upgrade to Uniface 10.4.3 and am encountering issues when calling a service located in another repository.For example, from application A, I call it using `newinstance "MY_SERVICE", LV_HANDLE` and get error code -58.MY_SERVICE is referenced in the ASN in the [FILES] section as MY_SERVICE.SVC          \\server\qxsrv10\PROJECT\SVC\MY_SERVICE.SVCI can’t find a solution.Has this happened to anyone else? Anna Lisa

I am attempting to use Online mode of the extension to edit source code from the remote UV server. After connecting to the server, I attempt to expand one of the listed accounts.It processes for a while, and then displays a popup up notification in this format:mvvs:/{server}/{acct}/A.FILE.NAME The ‘A.FILE.NAME’ is a legitimate file in the account, but the file has no DICT level.This file is not a code library.The code libraries in the account are known.How can I configure the extension to not get stuck on this file?How can I configure the extension to ONLY consider the known files?

I have put together a JAVA/DataBasic  program for D3 that works with https://messagemedia.com Bulk SMS texting API if anyone's interested goto http://www.custlang.nz -> utilities->SMS for notes and to try it, see also other things such as a Natural Language Demo. ------------------------------Robert DavenportProgrammerCustom Language SolutionsAuckland NZ------------------------------

I have a relational database with a one-to-many table. When reading it in COBOL, I believe it's necessary to read the record key from the main table and the related records from the secondary table; I believe a read should be performed from the main table record key, and the related records from the secondary table would be stored in an "occurs" of that record.The  code  FD :  FD ARCHIVO-NUEVO.01 REG-NUEVO-FISICO.05 Fis-RecNumber PIC 9(6).05 Fis-Nombre PIC X(30).05 Fis-Tabla-Pagos.10 Fis-Nuevo PIC 9(8) OCCURS 100 TIMES. Is correct???Thanks

HelloWe have a strange issue on our VDIs with the Git connectorWe are still struggling to get the installation right. When we try to perform eg a git clone we ar getting a connection problem. We have setup the server using https, everything we do from the VDIthe zmfrest application the ZMF Explorerall works fine, except the git commandsI changed the server back to http and adapted the zowe config json to use http and then the git commands worked fineHowever other colleagues installed GIT_CLI and GitBash and then the git connector commands using https worked fineCan anybody shed some light on this, what am I missing on the pre requisites of the Git connector, hereby some (probably stupid) questionsdoes the Git connector need Git to be installed on the VDI if the ZMF Explorer uses https, why would the Git connector failAny feedback is welcomeBest regardsJohan

Recently we were notified that our systems team is planning to upgrade to z/OS 3.2.  We are currently on ChangeMan ZMF 8.3.  Due to resources we will not have time to upgrade before they plan on upgrading z/OS in August 2026.  I know 8.3 has not been tested and it is recommended to go to 8.3.1 but I am curious has anyone taken the chance and upgraded z/OS to 3.2 while still on 8.3?  If so, have you encountered any issues?  

Hi,We are currently running ChangeMan version 8.3.0 and are planning to upgrade our z/OS environment from version 2.5 to version 3.2.Could you please confirm whether ChangeMan V8.3.0 is compatible with z/OS 3.2?Additionally, if anyone has experience running ChangeMan V8.3.0 on z/OS 3.2, I would appreciate your guidance. Specifically, it would be helpful to understand any challenges encountered following the z/OS 3.2 upgrade and to know if any patches or updates are required for ChangeMan V8.3.0.Thank you in advance for your support.Best regards,Karthick

TBW&W (throw back Wednesday & wondering)Just a “gee whiz” question for any/all, is there a PICK DBMS that continues to use SYSPROG? NEWACC?THX!Doc

In highly regulated industries like finance, healthcare, and government, securing remote access to mission-critical legacy systems is a top priority. When you deploy Rocket® TE Security Server, most of your attention naturally focuses on configuration. You spend time locking down connections, enabling encryption, and ensuring seamless integration with your identity and access management (IAM) solutions.But there is a critical, often overlooked task that can make or break your compliance posture: backing up your security server configuration.While it rarely feels urgent, having a reliable backup is the difference between a rapid recovery and a long, painful rebuild. Let us explore why making backup a routine part of your operations is essential for disaster recovery, compliance readiness, and secure host access management.The hidden risk of neglecting your security server configurationOnce your security server is configured and running, it is tempting to treat it as a finished project.

Greetings all!Looking for anyone who can weigh in on their experience with Rocket’s Aldon LM?  Currently on Universe 11, needing source control and just learning of LM’s existence.Many THX!~Doc 

Hello,user has followed up the instructions at “HowTo: profile usage for ChangeMan ZMF plugin for zowe CLI and VSCode ZMF Explorer | Rocket Forum” Anyway he is getting the below messages: Is anything missing?RegardsManoel

We're experimenting with JavaScript in MX Web 10.6.1 to see if we can eventually replace some of our Rocket script. A simple test case right now is prompting a field on a screen, collecting the code/description records from the subfile on the popup window that the prompt triggers, and using that data to populate a dropdown widget. That's really easy to do with Rocket script, and I use "PanelUpdateEnable(0)" to suppress panel updates so the whole process happens transparently to users. The mechanics of this are easy enough with the client-side JavaScript library, but I can't find a way to use JavaScript to suppress display of the popup window while this is running. Is there a way to do this? Rocket script and JavaScript don't seem to interact smoothly, so I'd rather not jump back and forth between them within a single process. I opened a support ticket for this question as well but am posting here in case anyone else has encountered this situation or has any tips or tricks to share. 

DownloadsProduct availability Matrix (PAM)Downloads of this patch are available from the Rocket Customer Support Portal.  Currencies  Add support for SQL Server 2025 (U5.5) on Windows (W32/W64)FixesUNI-53210 uxTextField (uxTimePicker, uxDateTimePicker): A TypeError occurred when setting a field value with seconds precision (HH:MM:SS) for html:type="time" or html:type="datetime-local" fields, resulting in the widget value not being rendered correctly.UNI-48633 Uniface Server switches database user randomly in rare conditions UNI-53210  -  uxTextField (uxTimePicker, uxDateTimePicker): A TypeError occurred when setting a field value with seconds precision (HH:MM:SS) for html:type="time" or html:type="datetime-local" fields, resulting in the widget value not being rendered correctly.  Solution available in patch(es):      10.4.03-042 Description:uxTextField (uxTimePicker, uxDateTimePicker): A TypeError occurred when setting a field value with seconds precision (HH:MM:SS) for html:type="tim

We’re excited to announce that Rocket® DBTools 4.6.2 is now available!Released on May 20, 2026, this update brings key improvements across XAdmin, EDA Schema Manager, Web Services, and Security, with a focus on reliability, visibility, and modern operations.What’s new in this release? We’re thrilled to bring OpenTelemetry to UniData with the release of version 8.4.1!XAdmin now includes a built‑in interface to configure OpenTelemetry (OTEL) and view OTEL logs, making observability easier and more accessible than ever. In addition, UniData 8.4.1 upgrades OpenSSL to version 3.5, delivering the latest security fixes and cryptographic enhancements to ensure continued compliance with current security standards - all configurable directly in XAdmin.OTEL in UniData 8.4.1 is only the start, with plenty of other great highlights in this release:Improved Administration & ReliabilityThe Data Encryption view now opens correctly for UniData connections, including scenarios where the master encry

We are thrilled to announce the release of Rocket® UniData 8.4.1 on May 20, 2026 a feature rich release designed to boost observability, application modernization, performance monitoring, security, and replication reliability.Whether you’re a developer, administrator, or part of an ops team, this release delivers meaningful improvements that help you build smarter, run faster, and operate with confidence.Let’s explore what’s new!Observability Takes Off: OpenTelemetry (Phase 1)Gain deeper, actionable insights into UniData workloads with the initial release of OpenTelemetry (OTEL) support. Delivering immediate observability value today and establishing a solid foundation for future monitoring and observability enhancements, including:A new OTEL licensing flag to enable OpenTelemetry functionality. Updates to the confprod and confcmd commands for the OTEL flag.BASIC Language EnhancementsTry/Catch Error HandlingThis new feature paths the way in providing modern and resilient control of err