Solution Editor

Introduction

Use this editor to define and edit PMC solutions.

In PMC, a solution is the smallest, indivisible type of update. A solution is identified both at the distributor and recipient side by a unique solution code. The term individual solution is also frequently used and has the same meaning.

Overview

Use this page to perform these actions:

  • Maintain the basic data of a solution.
  • Specify pre- and post-installation instructions.
  • Link additional components to the solution.
  • Define dependencies between the current solution and other solutions.
General Information
Name
A unique identification of the solution in a Base VRC.
The solution code has these characteristics:
  • Datatype: alpha-numerical string.
  • Maximum length: 14 characters.
  • Forbidden characters: All characters that have a special meaning in UNIX, such as $, *, and so on. If you enter a forbidden character, the code will not be accepted.
Description
The description of the solution.
Base VRC
Base VRC
Status
Solution status distributor
Published
If this check box is selected, the solution is published immediately upon release. If a solution is published, the solution is copied to the directory specified in the Path for Published Solutions field in the Parameters (ttpmc0100s000) session.
Note: If the Copy Published Solutions check box in the Parameters (ttpmc0100s000) session is cleared, the solution cannot be published, regardless of the selection of the current check box.
Installation Instructions
Pre
The pre-installation instructions. The instructions are added to the solution text.

For example: Before you install this solution, ensure there are no open integration transactions.

Post
The post-installation instructions. The instructions are added to the solution text.

For example: After you install this solution, generate MRP orders again.

Components
Components
Use the grid to link components to the solution.
Add / remove components
  • To add a component, click Add and fill out the fields in the grid.
  • To remove a component, right-click a component and, on the shortcut menu, select Remove.
Type
The type of software component, such as session, message, or label.
Name
The component identification, such as a session code.

To add a component:

  1. Press CTRL+SPACE. The Select Component(s) for delivery dialog box is displayed. The dialog box only shows components of the selected type.
  2. Select one or more components and close the dialog box. See the dialog box's online help.
Dependencies
Dependencies
Use the grids to define dependencies between the current solution and other solutions.

If not all dependencies that would be generated are present, you receive a warning during the export of the solution or patch.

After you define all the dependencies, you can change the solution status to Dependencies defined and the solution is ready to be exported. You can change the status in the Delivery Explorer.

If the status of the solution was Exported, and you change the dependencies, then the solution status is reset to Dependencies defined.

Add / remove dependencies
  • Use the upper grid, to enter dependencies of type Co-requisite and Pre-requisite.
  • Use the lower grid to indicate the solution is a Post-requisite of another solution.
  • To add a dependency, click the relevant Add button and fill out the fields in the grid.
  • To remove a dependency, right-click a dependency and, on the shortcut menu, select Remove.
Type
The type of dependency: Co-requisite or Pre-requisite.
Related VRC
The Base VRC of the solution or Patch to which the current solution or patch is related.

The related VRC can be a different base VRC if the dependency type is Co-requisite or a Pre-requisite from a Feature Pack to the previous Feature Pack.

Solution
The solution or Patch with which a Dependency relation exists.

To add a solution:

  1. Press CTRL+SPACE. The Browse Solutions dialog box is displayed.
  2. Select a solution and close the dialog box. See the dialog box's online help.
Description
The solution description.
Manual
If this check box is selected, the dependency was not generated, but defined manually.
This solution is post-requisite of:
Related VRC
The Base VRC of the solution or Patch to which the current solution or patch is related.
Solution
The solution or Patch with which a Dependency relation exists.

To add a solution:

  1. Press CTRL+SPACE. The Browse Solutions dialog box is displayed.
  2. Select a solution and close the dialog box. See the dialog box's online help.
Description
The solution description.

History

Use this page to display the status changes to a solution for a Base VRC.

Every status change of a solution or patch status is recorded. This page shows all these recorded changes. If you delete a solution, this fact is recorded with the new status as blank.

The page shows the maintenance history for the relevant solution or patch up until the specified time.

Maintenance History
Date
The date on which the status of the solution was changed.
Time
The time when the status of the solution was changed.
Serial
Number to make the key unique.
User
The name of the user who changed the solution.
Status
The new status of the solution.