Execute D3 Commands
Execute D3 Commands
Purpose: This program is used to execute commonly used D3 database commands for checking the status of print jobs, users, or programs, etc.
From the menu select, System Administration, Utilities, Execute D3 Commands.
- Command - Click the down arrow to select the command you want to execute.
- Parameter - The Parameter option is only active for the commands that require additional information when executed. The format required is based on the command selected; see the table below for the required entry.
- Click the Execute button to execute the command.
A list of commands is shown below with an explanation of its use and the required Parameter if applicable.
| Command | Description | Parameter Required |
|---|---|---|
| ATTR | Displays all Attribute of a file. | FILE NAME - You will need to enter a FILE NAME in the Parameter prompt to complete the command. |
| FREE | Displays information on the used and unused frames on your D3 Database system. | None |
| LIST-JOBS | Produces a report indicating the status of all phantom controlled processes currently in the "dm.jobs" file. | None |
| LIST-LOCKS | Displays the current status of all system, FlashBASIC, Spooler, group and item locks. | None |
| LIST-PTR | Displays the printer control block status for all printers. The status of the printers should be "inactive" which means they are ready to print. | None |
| LISTPEQS | Displays the status of all Spooler controlled print job elements. Outputs a list of spooler entries. | None |
| LISTU | Produces a report of users currently logged on to the system. | None |
| MAXUSERS | Displays the number of licensed D3 Database users on the system, and/or sets the system in single of multi-user mode. | The following Parameters can be entered: NUMBER - enter a number to define the "grace" period delay in seconds before logging users off when entering single-user mode. |
| RESET.ODBC | Reinitializes a process and resets the ODBC port. Logging off a user also performs this function. | LINE NUMBER - enter a line number to reset. |
| RESET.PRINTER | Deletes and restarts a hung printer. | PRINTER NUMBER – enter a printer number to reset. |
| RESET-USER | Reinitializes a process. Logging off a user also performs this function. | LINE NUMBER - enter a line number to reset. |
| SP-EDIT MD | Accesses existing spooler entries for processing or deletion. | Enter a JOB NUMBER. For example 1-10. |
| SP-EDIT MUD | Accesses existing spooler entries for processing or deletion. MUD stands for Multiple Universal Delete. | None |
| SP-KILL FO | Stops spooler entry output or removes printers. | Enter a JOB NUMBER. For example 1-10. |
| WHERE | Displays the current execution status of all processes currently logged on to system or for selected port.numbers. | None |
| WHERE (Z | Displays "where" status for all ports, including "inactive" ports (those which are not currently logged on). | None |
| LogoffPhantomSave | A program that logs off the phantom file save process. | None |
| UntrapLines | Untraps port lines so users can login to the system. | None |
| LogoffPort | Terminates a process on a given port and sends the port to the "logon" prompt. | Enter a PORT NUMBER to log off. |