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	==Applying maintenance==		==Applying maintenance==
	To refresh your copy of any Rocket SOUL code, re-downloading and installing a new copy of the <strong>M204PROC</strong> file is all that is needed. The Download page shows the date/time the file was last updated, and an "info" link next to the file lets you view a list of all changes applied to that file (by project identifier). Rocket Support can verify which project(s) provide the updates you are looking for if the help text doesn't provide enough detail.		To refresh your copy of any Rocket SOUL code, re-downloading and installing a new copy of the <strong>M204PROC</strong> file is all that is needed. The Download page shows the date/time the file was last updated, and an "info" link next to the file lets you view a list of all changes applied to that file (by project identifier). Rocket Support can verify which project(s) provide the updates you are looking for if the help text doesn't provide enough detail.

			[[Category: RKTools]]

Alan at 20:53, 8 June 2017

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	As of [[RKTools]] version 7.7 (mid-2017), all code for all Rocket-provided, SOUL-based products resides in the <code>M204PROC</code> file. This includes all the Dictionary/204 components (Subsysmgmt, Filemgmt, etc.), all the SQL support code, and all code for the former [[UL/SPF]] products like SirPro, SirMon and SirScan.		As of [[RKTools]] version 7.7 (mid-2017), all code for all Rocket-provided, SOUL-based products resides in the <code>M204PROC</code> file. This includes all the Dictionary/204 components (Subsysmgmt, Filemgmt, etc.), all the SQL support code, and all code for the former [[UL/SPF]] products like SirPro, SirMon and SirScan.

	As of RKTools 7.7, the files <code>SIRIUS</code>, <code>TSFPROC</code>, <code>CATPROC</code>, and <code>~~DICTDIST~~</code> are no longer needed. There is no harm in leaving them online, but all supported code for V7.7 and higher is in <code>M204PROC</code>.		As of RKTools 7.7, the files <code>SIRIUS</code>, <code>TSFPROC</code>, <code>CATPROC</code>, and <code>DICDIST</code> are no longer needed. There is no harm in leaving them online, but all supported code for V7.7 and higher is in <code>M204PROC</code>.

	Older versions of the former UL/SPF products are still available on the download page in the <code>SIRIUS</code> file, but any site running Model 204 V7.6 or higher should use the version in <code>M204PROC</code>.		Older versions of the former UL/SPF products are still available on the download page in the <code>SIRIUS</code> file, but any site running Model 204 V7.6 or higher should use the version in <code>M204PROC</code>.

ELowell at 00:20, 8 June 2017

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	This page provides help for downloading SOUL files.		This page provides help for downloading SOUL files.

			To access the files to download, go to the Rocket website [http://m204.rocketsoftware.com/ Rocket M204 Customer Care] page, and click the "Download SOUL files" link to bring up the "SOUL files for Rocket Software" page.

			==Changes for RKTools version 7.7==
	As of [[RKTools]] version 7.7 (mid-2017), all code for all Rocket-provided, SOUL-based products resides in the <code>M204PROC</code> file. This includes all the Dictionary/204 components (Subsysmgmt, Filemgmt, etc.), all the SQL support code, and all code for the former [[UL/SPF]] products like SirPro, SirMon and SirScan.		As of [[RKTools]] version 7.7 (mid-2017), all code for all Rocket-provided, SOUL-based products resides in the <code>M204PROC</code> file. This includes all the Dictionary/204 components (Subsysmgmt, Filemgmt, etc.), all the SQL support code, and all code for the former [[UL/SPF]] products like SirPro, SirMon and SirScan.

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	<p class="note"><b>Note:</b> Many sites are accustomed to simply downloading a new <code>SIRIUS</code> file and installing it over the top of their old one in order to get updated code. But for the latest RKTools version <strong>a full installation must be performed at least once</strong>, because there are some new files, and because the application subsystem definitions need to be changed to point to the new procedure file. </p>		<p class="note"><b>Note:</b> Many sites are accustomed to simply downloading a new <code>SIRIUS</code> file and installing it over the top of their old one in order to get updated code. But for the latest RKTools version <strong>a full installation must be performed at least once</strong>, because there are some new files, and because the application subsystem definitions need to be changed to point to the new procedure file. </p>

	To access the files to download, go to the Rocket website [http://m204.rocketsoftware.com/ Rocket M204 Customer Care] page, and click the "Download SOUL files" link to bring up the "SOUL files for Rocket Software" page.

	==What is RKTools?==		==What is RKTools?==

ELowell: /* What is RKTools? */

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What is RKTools?

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	that must be allocated locally, and the creation of the necessary APSYs.		that must be allocated locally, and the creation of the necessary APSYs.

	As of Mid-2017, the file labeled "Model 204 V7.7" is the most up-to-date version. It is designed for use in Model&204 V7.7 but is backward compatible to V7.6.		As of Mid-2017, the file labeled "Model 204 V7.7" is the most up-to-date version. It is designed for use in Model 204 V7.7 but is backward compatible to V7.6.

	==How do I get the RKTools installation file?==		==How do I get the RKTools installation file?==
	SOUL code for the RKTools product is distributed in the form of a dump of the <code>M204PROC</code> file from the Rocket M204 support site.		SOUL code for the RKTools product is distributed in the form of a dump of the <code>M204PROC</code> file from the Rocket M204 support site.

ELowell: /* How can the uploaded files be installed on the mainframe? */ - Typo

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	'''''File Size:''''' The <code>M204PROC</code> file must be allocated with at least 9000 <var class="product">Model 204</var> pages.		'''''File Size:''''' The <code>M204PROC</code> file must be allocated with at least 9000 <var class="product">Model 204</var> pages.

	The rest of the installation process is described in on the [[RKTools installation]] page, including ancillary files that must be allocated.		The rest of the installation process is described on the [[RKTools installation]] page, including ancillary files that must be allocated.

	==Applying maintenance==		==Applying maintenance==
	To refresh your copy of any Rocket SOUL code, re-downloading and installing a new copy of the <strong>M204PROC</strong> file is all that is needed. The Download page shows the date/time the file was last updated, and an "info" link next to the file lets you view a list of all changes applied to that file (by project identifier). Rocket Support can verify which project(s) provide the updates you are looking for if the help text doesn't provide enough detail.		To refresh your copy of any Rocket SOUL code, re-downloading and installing a new copy of the <strong>M204PROC</strong> file is all that is needed. The Download page shows the date/time the file was last updated, and an "info" link next to the file lets you view a list of all changes applied to that file (by project identifier). Rocket Support can verify which project(s) provide the updates you are looking for if the help text doesn't provide enough detail.

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	As of RKTools 7.7, the files <code>SIRIUS</code>, <code>TSFPROC</code>, <code>CATPROC</code>, and <code>DICTDIST</code> are no longer needed. There is no harm in leaving them online, but all supported code for V7.7 and higher is in <code>M204PROC</code>.		As of RKTools 7.7, the files <code>SIRIUS</code>, <code>TSFPROC</code>, <code>CATPROC</code>, and <code>DICTDIST</code> are no longer needed. There is no harm in leaving them online, but all supported code for V7.7 and higher is in <code>M204PROC</code>.

	Older versions of the former UL/SPF ~~product~~ are still available on the download page in the <code>SIRIUS</code> file, but any site running Model 204 V7.6 or higher should use the version in <code>M204PROC</code>.		Older versions of the former UL/SPF products are still available on the download page in the <code>SIRIUS</code> file, but any site running Model 204 V7.6 or higher should use the version in <code>M204PROC</code>.

	Because <code>M204PROC</code> holds considerably more code, it probably requires resizing: A minimum of 75 3390 cylinders is required (the equivalent of 9000 Model 204 pages).		Because <code>M204PROC</code> holds considerably more code, it probably requires resizing: A minimum of 75 3390 cylinders is required (the equivalent of 9000 Model 204 pages).

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	This page provides help for downloading SOUL files.		This page provides help for downloading SOUL files.

	As of ~~Mid-2017, for~~ [[RKTools]] ~~Version~~ 7.7, all code for all Rocket-provided, ~~Soul~~-based products resides in the <code>M204PROC</code> file. This includes all the Dictionary components ~~like~~ Subsysmgmt, Filemgmt, etc., all the SQL support code, and all code for the former ~~ULSPF~~ products like SirPro, SirMon and SirScan.		As of [[RKTools]] version 7.7 (mid-2017), all code for all Rocket-provided, SOUL-based products resides in the <code>M204PROC</code> file. This includes all the Dictionary/204 components (Subsysmgmt, Filemgmt, etc.), all the SQL support code, and all code for the former [[UL/SPF]] products like SirPro, SirMon and SirScan.

	~~With [[~~RKTools~~]] Version~~ 7.7, the files <code>SIRIUS</code>, <code>TSFPROC</code>, <code>CATPROC</code> and <code>DICTDIST</code> are no longer needed. There is no harm in leaving them online, but all supported code for V7.7 and ~~greater releases~~ is ~~now~~ in <code>M204PROC</code>.		As of RKTools 7.7, the files <code>SIRIUS</code>, <code>TSFPROC</code>, <code>CATPROC</code>, and <code>DICTDIST</code> are no longer needed. There is no harm in leaving them online, but all supported code for V7.7 and higher is in <code>M204PROC</code>.

	Older ~~version~~ of the former ~~ULSPF~~ product ~~line~~ are still available on the download ~~site~~ in the <code>SIRIUS</code> file, but any site on Model 204 V7.6 or higher should use the version in <code>M204PROC</code>.		Older versions of the former UL/SPF product are still available on the download page in the <code>SIRIUS</code> file, but any site running Model 204 V7.6 or higher should use the version in <code>M204PROC</code>.

	Because <code>M204PROC</code> holds ~~so much~~ more code, it ~~will~~ probably ~~need to be resized~~: A minimum of 75 3390 cylinders is required (the equivalent of 9000 Model 204 pages).		Because <code>M204PROC</code> holds considerably more code, it probably requires resizing: A minimum of 75 3390 cylinders is required (the equivalent of 9000 Model 204 pages).

	Note ~~that, many~~ sites ~~have gotten~~ accustomed to simply downloading a new <code>SIRIUS</code> file and installing it over the top of their old one in order to get updated code. But for the latest ~~release~~ <strong>a full ~~install~~ must be performed at least once</strong>, as there are some new files, and because the ~~apsy~~ definitions need to be changed to point to the new procedure file.		<p class="note"><b>Note:</b> Many sites are accustomed to simply downloading a new <code>SIRIUS</code> file and installing it over the top of their old one in order to get updated code. But for the latest RKTools version <strong>a full installation must be performed at least once</strong>, because there are some new files, and because the application subsystem definitions need to be changed to point to the new procedure file. </p>

			To access the files to download, go to the Rocket website [http://m204.rocketsoftware.com/ Rocket M204 Customer Care] page, and click the "Download SOUL files" link to bring up the "SOUL files for Rocket Software" page.

	To access the files to download, go to the Rocket website [http://m204.rocketsoftware.com/ Rocket M204 Customer Care] page and click the "Download SOUL files" link to bring up the "SOUL files for Rocket Software" page.
	==What is RKTools?==		==What is RKTools?==
	Formerly known as UL/SPF, RKTools is a family of tools that enhance programmer-productivity and		Formerly known as UL/SPF, RKTools is a family of tools that enhance programmer-productivity and
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	==How can the uploaded files be installed on the mainframe?==		==How can the uploaded files be installed on the mainframe?==
	Once the dump file is uploaded to your mainframe, use the standard <var class="product">Model 204</var> [[RESTORE command\|RESTORE]] command to restore the dump file to a Model 204 file with a DDNAME of M204PROC.		Once the dump file is uploaded to your mainframe, use the standard <var class="product">Model 204</var> <var>[[RESTORE command\|RESTORE]]</var> command to restore the dump file to a Model 204 file with a DDNAME of M204PROC.

	'''''File Size:''''' The <code>M204PROC</code> file must be allocated with at least 9000 <var class="product">Model 204</var> pages.		'''''File Size:''''' The <code>M204PROC</code> file must be allocated with at least 9000 <var class="product">Model 204</var> pages.

	The rest of the installation process is described in on the [[~~RKTools_installation~~]] page, including ancillary files that must be allocated.		The rest of the installation process is described in on the [[RKTools installation]] page, including ancillary files that must be allocated.

	==Applying maintenance==		==Applying maintenance==
	~~If you need to~~ refresh your copy of any Rocket ~~Soul~~ code, re-downloading and installing a new copy of the <strong>M204PROC</strong> file is all that's needed. The Download page shows the date/time the file was last updated, and an 'info' link next to the file ~~will let~~ you view a list of all changes applied to that file by project identifier. Rocket ~~support~~ can verify which project(s) provide the updates you~~'re~~ looking for if the help text doesn't provide enough detail.		To refresh your copy of any Rocket SOUL code, re-downloading and installing a new copy of the <strong>M204PROC</strong> file is all that is needed. The Download page shows the date/time the file was last updated, and an "info" link next to the file lets you view a list of all changes applied to that file (by project identifier). Rocket Support can verify which project(s) provide the updates you are looking for if the help text doesn't provide enough detail.

Alan at 16:13, 7 June 2017

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	As of Mid-2017, for [[RKTools]] Version 7.7, all code for all Rocket-provided, Soul-based products resides in the <code>M204PROC</code> file. This includes all the Dictionary components like Subsysmgmt, Filemgmt, etc., all the SQL support code, and all code for the former ULSPF products like SirPro, SirMon and SirScan.		As of Mid-2017, for [[RKTools]] Version 7.7, all code for all Rocket-provided, Soul-based products resides in the <code>M204PROC</code> file. This includes all the Dictionary components like Subsysmgmt, Filemgmt, etc., all the SQL support code, and all code for the former ULSPF products like SirPro, SirMon and SirScan.

	~~As of~~ [[RKTools]] Version 7.7, the files <code>SIRIUS</code>, <code>TSFPROC</code>, <code>CATPROC</code> and <code>DICTDIST</code> are no longer needed. There is no harm in leaving them online, but all ~~updated~~ code is now in <code>M204PROC</code>.		With [[RKTools]] Version 7.7, the files <code>SIRIUS</code>, <code>TSFPROC</code>, <code>CATPROC</code> and <code>DICTDIST</code> are no longer needed. There is no harm in leaving them online, but all supported code for V7.7 and greater releases is now in <code>M204PROC</code>.

	Older version of the former ULSPF product line are still available on the download site in the <code>SIRIUS</code> file, but any site on Model 204 V7.6 or higher should use the version in <code>M204PROC</code>.		Older version of the former ULSPF product line are still available on the download site in the <code>SIRIUS</code> file, but any site on Model 204 V7.6 or higher should use the version in <code>M204PROC</code>.

	Because <code>M204PROC</code> holds so much more code, it will probably need to be resized: A minimum of 75 3390 cylinders is required (9000 Model 204 pages).		Because <code>M204PROC</code> holds so much more code, it will probably need to be resized: A minimum of 75 3390 cylinders is required (the equivalent of 9000 Model 204 pages).

	Note that, many sites have gotten accustomed to simply downloading a new <code>SIRIUS</code> file and installing it over the top of their old one in order to get updated code. But for the latest release <strong>a full install must be performed at least once</strong>, as there are some new files, and because the apsy definitions need to be changed to point to the new procedure file.		Note that, many sites have gotten accustomed to simply downloading a new <code>SIRIUS</code> file and installing it over the top of their old one in order to get updated code. But for the latest release <strong>a full install must be performed at least once</strong>, as there are some new files, and because the apsy definitions need to be changed to point to the new procedure file.

Alan at 15:59, 7 June 2017

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 This page provides help for downloading SOUL files.
 To access the files to download, go to the Rocket website [http://m204.rocketsoftware.com/ Rocket M204 Customer Care] page and click the "Download SOUL files" link to bring up the "SOUL files for Rocket Software" page.
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 requires Rocket M204 SOUL code, some files
 that must be allocated locally, and the creation of the necessary APSYs.
-For versions of Model&nbsp;204 prior to 7.5, the Sirius Mods must also be installed in the target online prior to
+As of Mid-2017, the file labeled "Model 204 V7.7" is the most up-to-date version. It is designed for use in Model&204 V7.7 but is backward compatible to V7.6.
 ==How do I get the RKTools installation file?==
-SOUL code for the RKTools product is distributed in the form of a dump of the <code>SIRIUS</code> file from the Rocket M204 support site.
+SOUL code for the RKTools product is distributed in the form of a dump of the <code>M204PROC</code> file from the Rocket M204 support site.
 On most browsers a fly-out menu will provide options to
 <i>Save Link As...</i> or <i>Save Target As...</i> or something similar.
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 ==How can the dump file be uploaded to the mainframe?==
-The <code>Sirius</code> dump file must then be uploaded to your MVS, VM, or VSE system on your mainframe.
+The <code>M204PROC</code> dump file must then be uploaded to your MVS, VM, or VSE system on your mainframe.
 Any file transfer mechanism can be used including FTP and IND$FILE,
 but regardless of the transfer mechanism some rules must be observed.
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 ==How can the uploaded files be installed on the mainframe?==
-Once the dump file is uploaded to your mainframe, use the standard <var class="product">Model 204</var> [[RESTORE command|RESTORE]] command to restore the dump file to a Model 204 file with a DDNAME of SIRIUS.
+Once the dump file is uploaded to your mainframe, use the standard <var class="product">Model 204</var> [[RESTORE command|RESTORE]] command to restore the dump file to a Model 204 file with a DDNAME of M204PROC.
-'''''File Size:''''' The SIRIUS file must be allocated with at least 4200 <var class="product">Model 204</var> pages.
+'''''File Size:''''' The <code>M204PROC</code> file must be allocated with at least 9000 <var class="product">Model 204</var> pages.
-The rest of the installation process for the Sirius Software User Language products is described in the [[RKTools installation|UL/SPF installation guide]], including ancillary files that must be allocated.
+The rest of the installation process is described in on the [[RKTools_installation]] page, including ancillary files that must be allocated.
 ==Applying maintenance==
-The uploaded files will contain all the latest maintenance.
+If you need to refresh your copy of any Rocket Soul code, re-downloading and installing a new copy of the <strong>M204PROC</strong> file is all that's needed. The Download page shows the date/time the file was last updated, and an 'info' link next to the file will let you view a list of all changes applied to that file by project identifier. Rocket support can verify which project(s) provide the updates you're looking for if the help text doesn't provide enough detail.

ELowell at 15:55, 18 March 2016

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	This page provides ~~Help~~ for downloading ~~from the "~~SOUL files ~~for Sirius Software Inc." page that is accessed from the Rocket website [http://m204.rocketsoftware.com/ Rocket M204 Customer Care] page~~.		This page provides help for downloading SOUL files.

			To access the files to download, go to the Rocket website [http://m204.rocketsoftware.com/ Rocket M204 Customer Care] page and click the "Download SOUL files" link to bring up the "SOUL files for Rocket Software" page.
	==What is RKTools?==		==What is RKTools?==
	Formerly known as UL/SPF, RKTools is a family of tools that enhance programmer-productivity and		Formerly known as UL/SPF, RKTools is a family of tools that enhance programmer-productivity and