Upgrading the data set

If upgrading from a D3 9.2.x release, after the installation completes, follow the instructions below to upgrade the data set. This is not necessary for new installations.

Warning: During the nt_upgrade procedure, when compiling some utilities in FSI:DM,BP, it is possible to get the error:
*** Remote file system error ***
If this occurs, type Q to quit the upgrade. At TCL, type the commands below and then and restart the nt_upgrade procedure.
clear-file dict fsi:dm,bp,
compile fsi:dm,bp, (o

Procedure

  1. Start a telnet session.
    CAUTION:
    At least 16 MB of overflow should be available.
  2. Press any key to get to the logon prompt.
  3. Log on to the dm account as user dm.
  4. Type at TCL:
    Note: Note the period after the colon.
    copy dos:. nt_upgrade (o
    to: (md
    1 nt_upgrade To nt_upgrade
     
    [805] 1 item copied
    nt_upgrade
    "In order to complete this upgrade, all other D3 processes must be logged off.
    Press ’C’ to continue with the upgrade, or any other key to stop:" C
    "Insert data files #1 and press ’c’" C
    Data files upgrade is complete. 
    Do you wish to re-run SYSTEM-COLDSTART now (Y/N = default)?
  5. Press Y to re-run SYSTEM-COLDSTART, or press ENTER to skip running this process.
    Note: System processors and printers may not be started if SYSTEM-COLDSTART is not re-run.

    The data set is upgraded.

    Note:
    • If you are upgrading to 10.2, D3 must be restarted after completing the nt_upgrade process.

    • If you are upgrading from a release prior to 9.0, you must recompile your Flash-compiled BASIC code using the (o option. The (w option can be used if the source code is not available.