sysdump - Export System Definition

sysdump [-iemrupv] productline dumpfile [systemcode...]

Copy existing system definitions to a flat file, making it possible to import them to another product line.

The export function dumps information about the product line and creates a flat file that you can either load to a new product line or use to overwrite an existing product line. This utility delivers system definitions for a product line.

This utility is not suitable for creating a new product line or copying over an existing product line if you want that product line to be updatable with patches. For information on how to copy a product line that can be updated, see the "Product Line Copying" section of the Lawson Administration: Server Setup and Maintenance guide.

At the Qshell command line, specify the information above.

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1. In a Lawson Interface Desktop (LID) session, use Form Transfer (F8).

2. On Form Transfer, specify sysdump in the Form ID field. Click the OK button or press Enter.

3. Specify or select the following data.

   Program Options

   Specify the letter of the system you want to export. Only the definitions owned by the specified system code(s) are dumped.

   See the program options listed above.

   Note: Under normal conditions, Lawson recommends that you leave the Program Options field blank.

   Product Line

   The product line you want to export.

   Dump File Name

   The name of the file you want to dump to.

   System Code(s)

   System codes you want to export definitions for. Dumps all definitions owned by or referenced by the specified system code(s). When used with the -i option, only the definitions owned by system code(s) are dumped.

   Leave blank to export system definitions for the entire product line.

4. Press Enter.

   Note: Date, time, username, type, utility name and key field activities of this utility are logged in the $LAWDIR/system/secadmin.log file.