Rocket® Enterprise Suite

Problem: Many users have requested information on running XDB configuration utilities in batch mode to deploy to multiple machines.  Everything documented below assumes that the product is MFE 3.0 or 3.1 Resolution: XDB Server Configuration Utility - srvcmfe.exe If you would like to configure one server and then clone the settings to all other servers: To dump the server settings to a file,     1) Start a MFE command prompt     2) Type "srvcmfe generatefile=path", where path  is the full path of the file that settings will         be placed.   To use the file generated by srvcmfe.exe:     1) You can edit the setting file you would like to use in an editor.     2) At a MFE command prompt, type "srvcmfe usefile=path" Make sure if you are cloning you remove the EngineOptions.ServerName setting so you

Problem: Mainframe Access Version MFA3.0 Mainframe Express Version MFE3.0 Customer was getting this error accessing a dataset on Mainframe from an MFE project using Dataconnect feature. Drag/drop works fine, it's only Dataconnect which failed. Resolution: In this case a wrong APPLID was applied in the PARM='APPLID=XXXXXXXX', statement of Dataconnect (MFAS) Started Task. After supplying the correct LU and recycle the MFA Tasks the problem was resolved. Please ensure you are getting an MFA110I message in MFAS Joblog, like e.g. 15:49:37.24 STC05580 00000090  MFA110I.MFAS.MFDFSQ00 / VTAM PROCESSOR ACTIVE USING VTAMAPPL MFA62ACB Old KB# 2586#EnterpriseDeveloper#MFDS#MainframeExpressandMFE#netexpress#ServerExpress#AcuCobol#Enterprise#RMCOBOL#COBOL

Problem: We have installed MFE 3.1 and are testing all the programs before migrating.  The error message is given below: "Execution of the program MTBNYFS has been interrupted. This program is not debuggable, but you can view the call/perform stack. The cause of the interrupt was: 205  Invalid mainframe pointer value D:\\UNIT\\PGMLIB\\MTBNYFS.gnt"    Presently, we are using MFE 3.0. and there is no problem at all. Resolution: This is a subtlety in the differences between MFCICS and IBM CICS (z/OS really). MFCICS defaults to a Commarea of 0 bytes, so whatever the program uses it what one gets. Because we expect CICS programs to pass valid sizes between them we default to a Zero byte value. In an Intel environment, every byte counts, so a reference outside of the allocated storage results in a GPF (General Protection Fault). On the host, there is a 4K variance because the smallest storage allocation z/OS uses is a

Problem: When an application is run containing an IMS screen with a NODISP attribuite field, the field is still visible in MFE, when it needs to be invisible or hidden.  How can this be done.? Resolution: This is due to a setting in the IMS system properties. Within the Mainframe Express project, open the IMS tab. Highlight IMS SYSTEM and right click, from the context menu choose PROPERTIES. When the properties dialogue opens, click on the TM/MFS tab. At the top of the next window, the option DISPLAY HIDDEN FIELDS AS DIM is visible. This option should be uncheckedso that the hidden fields become invisible. Click OK to save the changes and restart the application. Old KB# 2500#EnterpriseDeveloper#MFDS

Problem: On Vista machines with UAC enabled, UAC must be disabled before uninstalling MFEEE 3.1 WrapPack #001 The error shown during the uninstall is a 'Program and Features' dialogue box with "Fatal error during installation".  Clicking OK will close the dialogue box, and stop the uninstall. Resolution: To remove the WrapPack by disabling UAC on Vista: 1. Navigate through Control Panel > User Accounts 2. Select 'Turn User Account Control on or off'.   3. Uncheck the check box and click OK.   N.B. You will have to reboot your machine before uninstalling MFEEE 3.1 WrapPack #001. To remove the WrapPack without turning off UAC (Administrator only): 1.  Ensure you are logged in with Administrator privileges, and open an Administrator command prompt. 2.  Use the following command-line to uninstall the WrapPack, and log the uninstall information to MFE31WS01uninst.log: start /wait msiexec /i {1A0B

Problem: When requesting batch generation of an OX program through DGS, is it posible to make one DGS request to go from APSEXPS to COBOL in one DGS call or do you have to request an APSEXPS -to APSPROG generation then request a second APSPROG to COBOL pass? Resolution: Yes - if you want to generate the APSPROG file as well as the COBOL program you can set your program type to APSEXPSF. Program Type  APSPROG Generate an Online Express or Program Painter program   APSSRC Generate a program coded in APSSRC (not implemented) APSEXPS Generate an APSPROG file from an Online Express program APSEXPSF Creates an APSPROG file from an APSEXPS file and then generates the COBOL program Old KB# 2571#EnterpriseDeveloper#MFDS

Problem: Is it possible to update XDB Server settings without having administrator rights to the PC involved...? Resolution: The XDB server gets its settings out of the registry.   In order to update server settings, the registry must be updated.   In a  Citrix/WTS installation,  the server settings for a non-service server are stored in the CURRENT_USER section of the registry and can be changed.   Without Citrix/WTS or with the XDB service, server settings are stored in LOCAL_MACHINE which requires privileges. The sensible solution to this is to use the XSECADM tool. XSECADM is a binary , supplied by Micro Focus,  that allows an administrator to attach an access control entry (ACE) to the registry sections pertinent for XDB server configuration.   There is a "read me" file in MFSQL\\BIN named README.XSECADM that gives some information on how XSECADM can be used by an administrat

Problem: ... error message compiling Cobol / SQL programs. Resolution: In most cases the reason is because Program-Id differs from source name. Ensure Program-Id is the same as name of the source file. Old KB# 2440#MFDS#EnterpriseDeveloper

Problem: The number of currently active tasks in a CICS region must be evaluated. The administrator may query the number of active or suspended transactions at any time. Resolution: MFE CICS is providing the function INQUIRE TASK LIST. The function may be called in a Cobol program. For example you can code embedded CICS like this: EXEC CICS INQUIRE TASK LIST    LISTSIZE  (howmany)    SET (ADDRESS OF tasklist) END-EXEC. The counting can be restricted to a status RUNNING, DISPATCHABLE, oder SUSPENDED. If a list is requested, the program is able to investigate each task in particular. Old KB# 2461#EnterpriseDeveloper#MFDS

Problem: Is the IBM JCL Checkpoint restart function for JES supported in MFE EE ? Resolution:   Mainframe Express does not support a JES data checkpoint. We do support Checkpoints for IMS and DB2 and Mainframe Express does support a jobstep RESTART for batch JCL, but not one for data (QSAM / VSAM). We do not have a JES2 Checkpoint dataset. Old KB# 2516#MFDS#EnterpriseDeveloper

Problem: If you are running any Micro Focus products under Microsoft Windows Vista, then context (popup) help on dialog box controls (activated by pressing F1 or using the quesicon) won't work. Resolution: The reason this type of help doesn't work is because it is supplied using the WinHelp facility, which is not supplied by default with Vista. You can install it from the following Microsoft web page:  http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=82148 Old KB# 2468#MFDS#EnterpriseDeveloper

Problem: Can I add a load library by a specific type? I want to add an IMS Load Library to my existing MFE project Workgrouping via a command line. Can this be done? Resolution:   Not as of this time (Summer 2007). We do have an Enhancement Request RPI, 1060738, asking for this function to be added to Mainframe Express, but for now one must make use of the gui interface to add a new folder by type to the Workgrouping folders. Old KB# 2494#MFDS#EnterpriseDeveloper

Problem: How can the Mainframe Express DB2 for SQL Wizard be used to create a SQL VIEW as well as a TABLE? Resolution: Creation of VIEWs can only be achieved by using SQL- there is no GUI tool availble to do this. Old KB# 2556#EnterpriseDeveloper#MFDS

Problem: MFA (Mainframe Access) Drag and Drop fails to show all files in Mainframe Window of MFA Drag& Drop. Resolution: This was an error in a previous version of MFA 3.0. Please ensure to have the latest MFA Server fixpacks installed. Old KB# 2448#MFDS#EnterpriseDeveloper

Problem: While executing a JCL error, "Execution error: file 'C:\\mfe\\mfide\\bin\\UTILS.LBR\\MFFH.GNT' Error code: 200" Resolution: This error can occur when the JCL uses control cards but the control card members are empty.  Check you control cards and amend as necessary. Old KB# 2458#MFDS#EnterpriseDeveloper

Problem: Cobol Anwendungen nutzen das Tabellensystem TABEX von BOI auf dem Mainframe. Können diese Programme unter Mainframe Express weiterentwickelt und gewartet werden? Resolution: BOI bietet TABEX auch auf anderen Plattformen an, unter anderen auf Windows Plattformen, sodass dann Cobol  Programme TABEX auch auf dieser Plattform aufrufen können. BOI bietet aber auch die Möglichkeit, direkt auf die Mainframen TABEX Daten zuzugreifen. Old KB# 2467#MFDS#EnterpriseDeveloper

Problem: The log function returns a numeric value that approximates the logarithm to the base e (natural log) of argument-1. The type of this function is numeric. Generally the standard format is: FUNCTION LOG (argument-1) where argument-1 is a classic numeric and greater than zero. The returned value is the approximation of the logarithm to the base e of argument-1 and the floating-point format is used for numeric non-integer results.    Resolution: Here is an example: COMPUTE RSULT = FUNCTION LOG (NUM). NUM and RSULT are numeric data items; the value of NUM must be greater than 0. The value returned and stored in RSULT is an approximation of the logarithm to the base e of NUM. Old KB# 2476#EnterpriseDeveloper#MFDS

Problem: Could you provide a brief clarification  of the purpose/functions of the two address spaces MFA      and     MFAS      ?? Resolution: MFA is the primary address space, handling Drag & Drop, Compare and Synchronization Monitor (Syncmon), and other functions. MFAS is a 'dependent' address space, used to handle Data Connect only. Data Connect is used when data files are left on the mainframe and accessed from Mainframe Express. If you don't use Data Connect, you don't need to run that address space. Old KB# 2453#EnterpriseDeveloper#MFDS

Problem: When using MFEEE 3.0, a strange compilation error occurs when using the follow SQL syntax...            EXEC SQL                UPDATE EMPLOYEE                    SET STREET = CONCAT(:ASTRING, SUBSTR(STREET,1,20))                WHERE E_NO = 1            END-EXEC When this code is compiled then  the following erroris produced: COBSQ0999E -084 UNACCEPTABLE SQL STMT - ILLEGAL SYMBOL 'CONCAT'   : The item STREET is defined as 20 characters long, and the host variable ASTRING is defined as 4 bytes, with a fixed value of 'ST. '. This only appears when Validate is on and the fol

Problem: From Mainframe Express 3.1 WS01 compiling a DB2 application returns errors regarding missing entry points in DB2AGAPI.DLL ; this includes an RTS173 error against "hcgetenv". If working with DB2 UDB Version 8, you may encounter issues compiling applications with the DB2 compiler directive. This issue does not occur when using DB2 UDB Version 8 FixPak 15, nor with DB2 v9 or later. Resolution: Due to changes implemented to the DB2 support from Mainframe Expess 3.1 WS01, you may find that compiling applications using DB2 UDB Version 8 will fail. To resolve this, you will need to upgrade your DB2 installation to the latest IBM FixPack. You can access downloads from the IBM website (currently at http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=71&uid=swg21256059 ). Having applied this FixPack, compilation and execution will then work as expected. Old KB# 2545#MFDS#EnterpriseDeveloper

Problem: I'm getting a precompile error when I try to generate a program with AMB 6.0 that generates fine with AMB 5.0.  AMB 6.0 doesn't handle the continuation of the literal shown below. SCOBOL:               ---- ----1---- ----2---- ----3---- ----4---- ----5---- ----6---- ----7--               DISPLAY 'EXCEPTION FILE IS EMPTY.JOB ENDED NORMALLY WITH                 ...     ' RETURN-CODE 0002'                                Precompile error generated by AMB 6.0               DISPLAY 'EXC

Problem: Having installed Mainframe Express you may encounter this error message.  If so, please follow the steps in the resolution below. Resolution: The easiest and most efficient way is to uninstall and delete everything from the registry and then reinstall. Otherwise you can edit the paths (for the system, tutorial and maintain locations) by using a hex editor so that they point to the true locations.  However, this is somewhat dangerous as it can corrupt the XDB Server locations if done incorrectly.  A hex editor is essential. The problem only occurred in Mainframe Express 2.5 and was later resolved in version 3.0. Old KB# 2485#EnterpriseDeveloper#MFDS

Problem: Problem with FBA record length. In current mainframe we have a batch job which is generating report. Same job we have migrated in micro focus, we have file record lenth 133 in mainframe. When the record length in proc and the Cobol program are same i.e 133 then the Microfocus jobs is aborting When the same length is changed to 134 the same executes successfully The only difference in the out file reports is the extra column inclusion after the page/line break numbers Resolution: As stated this is a mainframe migration program so it is using a mainframe DIALECT by default we will use ADV as the default behaivour envn though when you lookup the ADV directive you will see NOADV is the default. Because the DIALECT will set the ADV directive the NOADV directive must be added after the DIALECT directive. Example DIALECT(ENTCOBOL) NODAV If you are using PCOMP(PCOMMAIN.DLL) USE($PCOMDIR) frin the mainframe migration tool kit you wo

Problem: In the scenario that Mainframe express has been in stalled into C:\\PROGRAM FILES\\MFE and the MFUSER folder into D:\\MFUSER, an error may occur when trying to use the SQL Wizard with the XDB Server running like a Service. The error is... "X001: Cannot perform 'find' on file 'D:\\mfuser\\config\\system\\*.DD?'"   If the XDB Server is run as a "blue screen" server, the error is not visible. How can this be avoided..? Resolution: The problem is being caused by a  service / permissions problem. Follow   START >CONTROL PANEL > ADMINISTRATIVE TOOLS > SERVICES Right click on the  Micro Focus XDB Server for MFE 3.0 services, and choose PROPERTIES. Open the LOG ON tab. The  LOCAL SYSTEM ACCOUNT option should be checked on. Change this, by checking on THIS ACCOUNT. Enter a valid domain/network ID and password, with the correct access to  mfuser\\config\\system\\*.

Problem: When using the MFA browser login, the login boxes do not appear, showing just a small recross in the corner, and an error message is displayed: "Applet LGAPPLET notinited" Resolution: Changing the version of Java in use to Microsoft Virtual Machine (MSVM) solves this problem. (From the original article at http://java.com/en/download/help/jvm_applet_issue.xml) "Some websites have applets written exclusively to run on the Microsoft Virtual Machine (MSVM). They may not work on any other virtual machine. MSVM is based on an old implementation of the Java platform specification 1.1 whereas the Sun Java Virtual Machine (JVM software) is based on the latest Java platform specification. " Old KB# 2558#MFDS#EnterpriseDeveloper