Release 8 contains new branching logic, new files, and new structures for old files. Due to these changes, the dictionary items defined for all Eclipse files have been overhauled. The dictionary item naming conventions and usage are now standardized.
When you upgrade your Eclipse system from Release 7 to Release 8, the upgrade program archives your original dictionary items and makes the new standard dictionary items available for use. Although archived dictionary items still function in the programs to which they are assigned, they might not produce the desired results. The following procedure explains how to replace your archived dictionary items with the new standard dictionary items.
Note: This process applies to D-type dictionary items. The system cannot convert I-descriptors automatically.
The Release 8 Dictionary Update program searches for dictionary items flagged as archived and replaces them with the standard equivalents. Run the program two times, as follows:
Run the program once to generate a report showing the changes that will be made.
Each line on the report lists the original dictionary item to be replaced, the equivalent standard dictionary item, and the places that use the dictionary item, such as report writer reports, mass loads, order entry view elements, and user-defined screens.
After reviewing the report, run the program again in update mode to make the changes.
To run the Release 8 Dictionary Update:
From the Tools menu, select Release 8 Dictionary Update to display the Release 8 Dictionary Update screen.
Note: If prompted, log on to the character-based system.
In the Files field, enter the file for which you want to update the D-type dictionary items. Use the Multi hot key to enter multiple file names.
You can update dictionary items in the following files:
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AR |
GENLED.TRANS |
OSUB |
PROD.PRICE |
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AR.COLLECTION |
GL.BUDGET |
PRICE.LINE |
PROD.TRX |
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BUY.LINE |
INITIALS |
PRICE.LINE.BR |
PRODUCT |
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BUY.LINE.BR |
LEDGER |
PRICE-GRP |
PSUB |
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ENTITY |
LEDGER.LOG |
PROCURE.GROUP |
SHIP.VIAS |
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ENTITY.BR |
LEDGER.TOTALS |
PROCURE.GROUP.BR |
TERMS |
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ENTITY.DYNAM |
MATRIX |
PROD.BR |
TERRITORY |
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ENTITY.TRX |
MATRIX.DATES |
PROD.CALC.BR |
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GENLED |
ORDER.QUEUE |
PROD.DYNAM |
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In the Include Eclipse Dicts field, indicate whether to include, exclude, or run the program only for dictionary items for which the Eclipse Dictionary field is flagged in Eclipse Dictionary Maintenance. The default is Include.
In the Update Records field, indicate whether to update records as you run the report. The default is N.
Note: The first time you run the program, set this field to N to create a report of the proposed updates. The second time you run the program, set this field to Y to generate the report and update the records.
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