Re: Fw: Modifying MAPICS

[michael.franchino@xxxxxxxxxx]

Normally, all modified MAPICS programs should be placed into a separate 
library that is above the MAPICS AMALIBx. I would also suggest that users 
also apply PTFs to either the same library or to another library like 
AMAPTFx. 

With regards to logical files over MAPICS files, I create them in the same 
library as the physical file. I don't like splitting logicals and 
physicals. In a restore situation, you can get yourself caught in a bind 
if the logical is restored prior t othe physical based on library name.

Here is a sample library list that I would suggest. The library names can 
be whatever standards of the customer requires.

AMAMODS Modified MAPICS Programs/Objects
AMAPTF  MAPICS PTFs (Not cumulative PTF packs, just downloads)
AMALIB 

During a PTF process, you would of course have to look in AMAMODS, AMAPTF 
prior to applying any PTF. If the program is in AMAMODS, then  you have 
work to reapply the changes to the new source. If the PTF is in AMAPTF, I 
would copy that object into AMALIB prior to replacing it in AMAPTF. 

The reason that I do this is to allow for a "rollback" of a bad PTF. Also, 
before apply a Cumulative PTF Package, I copy all the AMAPTF objects into 
AMALIB and clear out the AMAPTF.



Michael Franchino
Custom Systems Corporation
http://www.cussys.com
(973) 726-0202 X214 (Phone) 
(973) 726-4552 (Fax)




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Subject: Modifying MAPICS


> To the list,
>
> If your company modifies MAPICS, where do you put the modified objects -
> back in AMALIB or in a "modification library" that is above the AMALIB 
in
> the MMLIST?  The reason I ask is that I am working at a MAPICS account
> that has put the objects back into AMALIB?  What is the proper method?
>
> Thanks...
> Gary

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