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Created On:  21 October 2010 Problem: When trying to install a version a Net Express 5.0 or 5.1, the install reports the error:Execution error: file "   error code: 144, pc=0, call=1, seg=0  114  Attempt to access item beyond bounds of memory (Signal 11)But then the installation appears to finish alright.The same error can also occur when trying to start the Net Express IDE. Resolution: This error can happen if they have a Source Code Control System installed and it is not setup properly.The installation looks in the registry to find out the location of the Source Code Control interface DLL.It will then try to load it and initialize it.It is this initialization that is failing and it causes the IDE to display the reported error. If they are using the Source Code Control System installed, then the DLL supporting the Microsoft Common Source Code Control Interface isn’t working.This is most likely because the Source Code Control Sys

Created On:  22 October 2010 Problem: When using the Net Express IDE to generate client programs for a COBOL Web Service, the build might report errors like the following when attempting to build the clients for Winform and Webform programs.WSCalc-app.cblWSCalc-proxy.cblConsole client and proxy generation completedWSCalcProxy.dllcalcInput.cblcalcOutput.cblWSCalcHelper.dllWSCalcIntf.cblWSCalcIntf.dllWSCalcMain.cblWSCalcForm.cblWSCalcForm.Designer.cblWSCalcApp.exeWSCalc.aspxWSCalc.aspx.cblWSCalcProxyWrapperTrigger.cblWSCalcProxyWrapper.cblWSCalcProxyWrapper.tlbWSCalcProxyWrapper.tlb>>> Error executing program 'C:\\WINDOWS\\System32\\cmd.exe'c:\\WS_acctdemo\\WS_acctdemo\\Client\\WSCalc\\ProxyWrapper>set include=C:\\Program Files\\Micro Focus\\Studio Enterprise Edition 6.0\\Base\\INCLUDE;%INCLUDE%;c:\\program files\\micro focus\\studio enterprise edition 6.0\\base\\include ...midl : command line error MIDL1005 : cannot find C preprocessor cl.exeC:\\WINDOWS\\

Created On:  25 October 2010 Problem: Net Express 5.1 is installed on a 64-bit Windows system. If I develop my applications as 64-bit does this allow for larger indexed file sizes? Resolution: Net Express 5.1 supports the development of both 32-bit and 64-bit systems.The 32-bit components are always installed.The 64-bit components are only installed if the installer detects that a 64-bit OS is running.In the case that a 64-bit system is found then the folder:C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Micro Focus\\Net Express 5.1\\Base\\Bin\\WIN64 will be created which contains the 64-bit components andC:\\Program Files (x86)\\Micro Focus\\Net Express 5.1\\Base\\Lib\\WIN64will be created which contains the 64-bit version of the import libraries for linking.In addition a 64-bit Net Express command prompt will be available and a 64-bit check box will be available on project->properties.---------------------------------------File handling limitations have absolutely nothing to do with 32-bit

Created On:  21 October 2010 Problem: When using Micro Focus Net Express or Visual COBOL products for .NET managed code applications how does one determine which version of an assembly should be used when adding a project reference in the Visual Studio IDE?If multiple products are installed, such as Net Express 5.1 and Visual COBOL then multiple versions of assemblies such as MicroFocus.COBOL.Runtime, will be installed. Resolution: Each product version uses a different set of version numbers for the NET assemblies for its run-time files.Net Express 5.0                    Visual Studio 2005     MicroFocus.COBOL.Runtime 2.0Net Express 5.1                    Visual Studio 2008     MicroFocus.COBOL.Runtime 3.5Studio Enterprise Edition 6.0 Visual S

Created On:  06 January 2011 Problem: Under Linux glibc 2.3, Acu-Version 7.2.0 the error 30;21 comes up. What does it mean? Resolution: Returncode "30" is described with "Permanent operation system error". The definition for the HP Unix Errno Code 21 is:#define EISDIR 21 /* Is a directory. Incident #2480091 Old KB# 32163

Created On:  20 October 2010 Problem: 4GL_WHERE_CONSTRAINT is an environment variable used to restrict the result of a query run on a database. In some situations it is very useful to improve performance. It can be declared in the cblconfi, or it can be set programmatically with a SET ENVIRONMENT statement. As soon as the START statement is executed, the 4GL_WHERE_CONSTRAINT appears empty and needs to be set again. Is this an expected behavior? Resolution: It is correct that the Acu4GL interface blanks out the variable after use, either this was set in the environment or in the program. This is useful (and explicitly requested) to limit the action of the WHERE-CONSTRAINT itself to the single following START. In the most common scenario, an application works on different database tables alongside with Vision files. A new operation on data that needs a new START would use probably wrong information. To avoid it, 4GL interface blanks aut

Created On:  11 November 2010 Problem: After upgrade from 8.1 to 8.1.2 AcuServer crashes although the system remains unchanged apart from the update (sometims 9D103).  The server is Win2K-R2 SP2 with all patches, clients are Windows XP and Vista. Resolution: To resolve this, complete uninstall and then re-install. Incident #2448984 Old KB# 32166

Created On:  20 October 2010 Problem: Within an AcuCobol form, you may wish to use Windows standard cut/copy/paste commands ctrl-c, ctrl-v, etc. Resolution: On the configuration file you position this (for example):KEYSTROKE EXCEPTION=1001 ^CKEYSTROKE EXCEPTION=1002 ^XKEYSTROKE EXCEPTION=1003 ^VAnd then on your program you set this SET EXCEPTION 1001 TO COPY-SELECTIONSET EXCEPTION 1002 TO CUT-SELECTIONSET EXCEPTION 1003 TO PASTE-SELECTION Old KB# 32130

Created On:  19 October 2010 Problem: While installing AcuXDBC on 32-bit or 64-bit Windows, the installation appears to hang after the completion of 80% of the installation. Cancelling the installation allows the license activation screen to appear, but only the license file is found in the installation directory. Resolution: On Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Vista check the status of User Account Control (UAC). UAC may need to be modified or disabled for the product to fully install. However, it should also be noted that permissions issues may persist even if UAC is not a consideration if the systems administrator has restricted access to users. Additionally, installations issues may arise if the user performing the installation is not a member of local machine administrators group or due to the activity of antivirus or other software. Incident #2444975 Old KB# 32112

Created On:  19 October 2010 Problem: Although the Micro Focus Database Connectors User’s Guide documents the availability of the A4GL-WHERE-CONSTRAINT it has not yet been fully implemented. Resolution: Currently, the full implementation of the A4GL-WHERE-CONSTRAINT is scheduled for version 5.1 WebSync 4 (WS4) for Server Express and 5.1 WebSync 5 (WS5) for Net Express. Incident #2285746 Old KB# 32118#ServerExpress#netexpress#AcuCobol#COBOL

Created On:  19 October 2010 Problem: After installing and configuring the AcuXDBC client, the next step is to create a Data Source Name (DSN). This is done using the Windows ODBC Data Source Administrator dialog. However, clicking on the “Drivers” tab does not show an entry for the AcuXDBC driver (ACUXDBC.DLL) when the client machine is a 64-bit Windows system. Resolution: On 64-bit Windows systems, the default Windows ODBC Data Source Administrator is C:\\Windows\\System32\\odbcad32.exe which does not have an entry for the AcuXDBC driver. There is a second instance of the Windows ODBC Data Source Administrator (odbcad32.exe) located in the C:\\Windows\\SysWOW64 directory that has the expected entry for the AcuXDBC driver. Incident #2353020 Old KB# 32117

Created On:  21 October 2010 Problem: This article details the differences between a ‘typical’ and ‘complete’ install in Rumba 8.0 Resolution: A Rumba 8.0 typical install excludes the following components: 1. The Rumba Menu Configurator. This utility is normally installed only on an Administrator’s machine and provides a method for modifying menus in legacy Rumba profiles. 2. The Profile Editor and documentation. This includes sample applications for the Profile Editor, which can be used to programmatically modify selected options in legacy Rumba profiles. 3. Legacy API support. This includes header files and high-level documentation for the legacy APIs, primarily HLLAPI. These items can be installed by selecting a ‘complete’ install, or selectively installed using the ‘custom’ install option and manually selecting each feature. Incident #2442805 Old KB# 32201#Rumba

Created On:  22 October 2010 Problem: This article describes the two Add-on components of Rumba 8.0: the TP Director and the Script Engine. Resolution: The Script Engine adds a VB-like scripting capability to the Rumba Display that allows script to be written that interact with the display. Scripts can do everything that macros typically do, but add the flexibility of a BASIC syntax and a lot more functionality. For example, Scripts can have more complex decision logic, manipulate files, create other applications objects, set timers, Pop up custom dialogs, and more. The trade off is that scripts are generally much more complex and require a knowledge of the language syntax, while macros are simple for most end users to create and use. The TP Director is a special utility that allows APPC programs to run correctly when one of the connection partners is running in a multi-user environment such as Windows Terminal Server. Since the APPC node is always the same for a client PC,

Created On:  18 October 2010 Problem: We have our own gateway system and have to set the lengths of the ELink session ID that is handled via parameters in the gateway server. What is the range of the cookie session ID length that ELink creates? Resolution: The EnterpriseLink session ID has a minimum of 8 ASCII characters and a maximum of 18 ASCII characters.  However, the typical session cookie is usually 12 characters or less. Old KB# 32060#Rumba#EnterpriseLink

Created On:  15 October 2010 Problem: Html files which are brought from previous versions of Web to Host 6.0 are not displayed/processed properly after going through the conversion process.The following error message is displayed:Error 1903; cannot read configuration file server Resolution: To resolve this issue you have to ensure that the following files are in the directory C:\\Program Files\\Micro Focus\\NMServiceManager\\Services\\DownloadInstallproductcfg.xml:productcfg.xmlw2hservercfg.xmlYou also have to make sure that:1. IIS is installed and the service "World Wide Web Publishing Service" is started. 2. Ensure that the installation directory of Web to Host is C:\\inetpub\\wwwroot3. Internet Explorer Protected Mode is off. Incident #2468717 Old KB# 32038#Web-to-Host#Error1903#Rumba

Created On:  15 October 2010 Problem: When starting Net Express and creating a project you get the error message:  'General failure Could not create project' Resolution: This type of error sometimes occurs due to not having write permissions on directories. Users need write permissions on "C:\\Documents and Settings\\mfuser\\My Documents" in Windows XP to be able to run Net Express programs from within the IDE. This directory can change if you have specified a different directory to where you are creating your project or if you are using a different operating system to Windows XP. Incident #2457946 Old KB# 32033#createproject

Created On:  18 October 2010 Problem: How do you execute an SQL Script in Oracle to avoid the error ORA-00911: invalid character? Resolution: Once in sqlplus, you type @TT_ora to execute the script. The script must be in the same directory you start sqlplus from.If the script is on your desktop, then:1. start->accessories->MSDOS promptCd desktopSqlplus(enter your database login and password)At the sql> prompt, type @TT_ora Old KB# 32067

Created On:  15 October 2010 Problem: When running dswin from the command prompt an error message pops up saying:173 Called program file not found in drive/directory Resolution: To be be able to launch dswin by reffering to your mapped drive (example used Z:\\ ) using the following command:C:\\dswin Z:\\demo.gsYou can also try to make a few registry changes to handle this:  HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\SOFTWARE\\Wow6432Node\\Micro Focus\\NetExpress\\5.1\\Dialog System\\5.1\\Environment  • Remove the “ (quotes) from the PATH setting  HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\SOFTWARE\\Wow6432Node\\Micro Focus\\NetExpress\\5.1\\Unix\\Environment   • Remove the “ (quotes) from the PATH setting  The above keys are on a 64bit machine. You will need to remove the “Wow6432Node” for a 32bit machine. Incident #2472824 Old KB# 32044#173error

Created On:  18 October 2010 Problem: The following program, works with DB2 but now with Oracle it throws up an error. The issue is in the following section:364200      EXEC SQL                                                                                    36420000                   SET :PSTMP = CURRENT_TIMESTAMP                       &n

Created On:  19 October 2010 Problem: In the OnWeb Server Message Log, there is a line: SCR28973I SCR Process Starting. PID = D8000002. What does “SCR Process” mean? Resolution: An SCR process is a Script process. So here it would mean a script process has started and that would be script 28973l with Process ID number D8000002. Old KB# 32104#OnWeb#Rumba

Created On:  19 October 2010 Problem: After changing a program to a new version of the product and connected with a DB2 database an error -818 occurred. So somehow the old version's gnt file has been called and needs to be the new version's gnt file. Resolution: CASTRAN -fRegion-Name -pProgramm-Name will update the correct (new) version to be used.castranRetrieves or updates information on CICS transactions. Its primary use is to enable and disable transactions, but it can be used to alter other values such as the TWA size or timeout values, and to display the status of transactions. It can also perform a PHASEIN or NeWCOPY on CICS programs that are defined in the PPT. Using the NEWCOPY option will load a new copy of the specified program next time the program is invoked. If PHASEIN is used, then every time the program is invoked the enterprise server will load it from disk. Note: castran can also be invoked from within a JCL by writing a simple

Created On:  14 October 2010 Problem: After installing AcuXDBC version 8.1.3.1 as an update to version 8.1.0, executing a query with Microsoft Access or Excel caused a syntax error to occur.[TOD][ODBC][GENESIS](pos: 132 '...n cast(? as ^integer} whe...') - syntax error (#-22)Additionally, in some cases, the syntax error was preceded by the following message box text:The ordinal 238 could not be located in dynamic link library acme.dll Resolution: The syntax error was a result of having more than one version of AcuXDBC in the PATH environment variable, which affects Windows installations only. Removing the extraneous reference in the PATH allowed the query to successfully execute.Note: Since AcuXDBC and MF XDBC products both use the same DLL files, having both products installed may cause the same error to occur. While both products may be installed on the same machine, only one can be in the PATH. Incident #2481581 Old KB# 32025

Created On:  19 October 2010 Problem: A Vision file is opened in MS Access as a linked table using AcuXDBC.All records show this value: #Deleted (#Cancellato if MS Access is installed in Italian version).Data is shown correctly using MS Excel or other tools like ADO or ODBCsql. Resolution: A possible cause for this issue is that a data storage compiler option ("-Dci", "-Dcm", "-Dcn"...) was used when creating XFD file.In this case, it is possible to load the XFD file in the system catalog of AcuXDBC using its relative data storage method switch. The syntax to use will be: xdbcutil -d c:\\path\\syscat -x c:\\path\\xfd    -s argument    -u name-of-the-tablewhere the "-s" command accepts one of these storage method arguments: If you compiled with: Use this xdbcutil switch: -Dca -s a -Dci -s i-Dcm -s m -Dcn -s n -Dcv -s v -Dcb -s b -Dcr -s r Incident #1073855 Old KB# 32098

Created On:  18 October 2010 Problem: Creating a text field in EnterpriseLink Builder and adding extra spaces for alignement. When running the application, the extra spaces are removed. Resolution: This is normal HTML behavior, in general a single whitespace or a sequence of whitespace characters are treated as a single space. However, in Builder, on the "General" tab for Page Properties, you can check "Preformatting".  When this is done, you will see, when Preview is executed, that the spaces in the text field are retained. Alternatively, when a "Fixed Width" font style on the text field's Property "Display" tab is selected, the spaces are also retained. Old KB# 32094#Rumba#EnterpriseLink

Created On:  18 October 2010 Problem: Unable to start the Builder tool, clicking on the icon and nothing happens. Resolution: Make sure you have the latest version of the 32bit java runtime installed. (not the 64bit version).  You can download it from http://www.java.com. Old KB# 32095#Rumba#EnterpriseLink