Release Notes Version 9.00A

The Values of Script Variables That Are Set with :PSET Are Now Only Passed on to the Next Workflows One Level Above

The value of the script variable that is set with :PSET are now only be passed on to the next workflow one level above (parent) but not to the top workflow (such as grandparents or great-grandparents etc.). In previous releases, there was an error where the value of the script variable that was set with :PSET in the lowest script (grandchild) in a workflow that included sub-workflows was passed on to the top workflow (grandparents or great-grandparents etc.).

:PSET No Longer Inherits Values ​​Within Tasks in a Scheduler or Period Container

The value of the script variable that is set with :PSET will never be passed on to a Schedule or Period Container. In previous releases, there was an error where this did occur.

UNIX agent: PAM supported

In addition to Solaris agents, authentication via PAM (Pluggable Authentication Modules) is now also supported in Linux and AIX agents.

RA - Connection objects: Traffic-light symbols signal the connection status

When you open RA Connection objects, the system now verifies whether a corresponding agent is active and that a connection is possible. The new traffic-light symbol now shows the connection status in the specific CONN-object tab.

Selective statistics: New "Remote Context" tab

You can now use the new "Remote Context" tab in order to filter the statistics for RA attributes and certain parameters of the SAP Solution Manager. For more information, see the tab's documentation.

SAP agent: Adjustable encoding for the output files of SAP elements

You can now determine an encoding (such as UTF-8) for the output files of all SAP elements that create an output file (parameter FILE=). You use the new optional parameter ENCODING= for this purpose. When you do not specify this parameter, the system will by default use ISO-8859-1 for the encoding (as in previous versions)

The parameter ENCODING= can also be created in the UserInterface by using the Forms tab. An input assistant is available and lists the supported encodings.

All SAP elements are affected that have the parameter FILE=. These are:

• BW_GET_CHAINS
• R3_GET_APPLICATIONLOG
• R3_GET_INTERCEPTION
• R3_GET_JOB_SPOOL
• R3_GET_JOBS
• R3_GET_MONITOR
• R3_GET_SESSIONS
• R3_GET_SYSTEMLOG

New script elements

• :CONST- It creates a script variable as a constant with a specific value.
• :SWITCH... :CASE... :ENDSWITCH - It checks whether the value of a variable complies with specific values and depending on the result, it processes various statements.
• GET_LOGIN - Reads information from Login objects.
• LOAD_PROCESS - It loads a specific data sequence.
• RERUN_UC_OBJECT- Continues a certain workflow.
  
• SAVE_PROCESS- It stores a specific data sequence.

VARA object - New types: SQL SECURE and SQLI SECURE

Basically, the new variable sources SQL SECURE and SQLI SECURE have the same functions as SQL / SQLI with the difference being that you can always use variables (predefined variables or placeholders of VARA objects) within the SQL statements. They are not affected by the setting VAR_SECURITY_LEVEL in the UC_SYSTEM_SETTINGS. There is no security risk for the database that might be caused by an SQL injection.

Note that for using SQL SECURE Variable objects, you need a Database Agent of version v9 SP3 or later.

Overwriting the attributes of RA Jobs during the activation process and on workflow level.

The RA tab of RA jobs now includes the new option "Request task parameters". Activating this option means that a PromptSet dialog will appear when you activate the Job. You use it to set or overrule the specific RA attributes / parameters.

The new Solution tab that is now available in the properties of workflow tasks of RA Jobs is similar to the Job's specific RA tab. You use it to change the RA attributes on workflow level.

The options Task Prompts in the properties of workflow tasks have been moved from the Variable & Prompts tab to the General tab. This has been done because the options do not only affect the PromptSets but also the parameter dialog of RA Jobs.

Extended rollback functions

You can now roll back workflows including their subordinate tasks. In a rollback, the workflow's tasks will be processed from the end to the beginning.

The following new commands are available in the context menu of the workflow monitor:

• Rollback to this Task: This rolls back the selected task and its successors.
• Rerun: This can only be used for a complete workflow. It runs all workflow tasks for which the rollback process has been completed or which are waiting for the rollback process.

New states:

• Waiting for rollback (1655)
• ENDED_WF_ROLLBACKED (1905)
• FAULT_ROLLBACK (1830)
• AgentGroup Rollback (1652)
• Workflow Rollback (1653)

The new value RERUN is available in the predefined variable &$RUNMODE#.

The fulfillment of external dependencies when removing a blocking condition.

You can now define external workflow dependencies in a way that they are automatically fulfilled when their blocking condition is removed. This is obviously only relevant for external dependencies whose related task is within a workflow or blocks within it.

The properties of external dependencies now provide two new options for the expected status:

• ANY_OK_OR_UNBLOCKED - The external task ends without an error or it is no longer blocked.
• ENDED_OK_OR_UNBLOCKED - The external task ends with ENDED_OK (return code 0) or it is no longer blocked.

Extended Login object

Login tab: The column "Platform" has been renamed to "Name" and "Host Type" to "Type"

In the "Name" column, you can now enter and store any value. In the new variable UC_LOGIN_TYPES, you can define types of Login objects that will be listed with the agent platforms in the "Type" column.

The new script element GET_LOGIN has been implemented and the script element MODIFY_OBJECT has been extended.

You can now use these extensions in order to define Login information not only for agents but also for backend systems.

New option for FileTransfers: "Transfer complete folder structure"

So far, empty folders have not been transferred in partially qualified FileTransfers. You can now change this behavior by setting the new option "Transfer complete folder structure" (FileTransfer tab). For compatibility reasons, this setting is not active by default.

You can also use the new attribute FT_TRANSFER_FOLDERS with GET_ATT or PUT_ATT to activate this setting.

PrompSet variables: Using variables in default values

You can now use system properties variables or object properties variables in the format &$VARIABLE# or Variable objects in the format {VARIABLE} or {VARIABLE, key, column} in the default values for PromptSet variables. These variables will be replaced by the corresponding current values when the PromptSet variable is being resolved.

Make sure that you do not use the name of the own variable within the value as this causes an infinite loop that is caught with the following error message:
U1001348 - Possible loop in the variable substitution.

Notification: New template

Automic now supplies a template object for Email--type Notification objects: CALL.MAIL.HTML. It includes a predefined notification text in HTML format and a script. For more information refer to the chapter Creating Notifications.

Utility UC4 DB.Unload - New deletion method

This utility now has a new mode that can be used to delete data during the reorganization process. The new deletion process is faster and consumes less memory.

The following new INI-file parameters are available for the utility UC4.DB Unload:

• reorg_mode=
  You can select whether the old method (value "0") or the new deletion method ("1") should be used.
• reorg_chunk_size=
  The size of the transaction blocks for the deletion process.
• reorg_sleep_time=
  The time in milliseconds that the system should wait between the deletion transactions.

New workflow types: IF and FOREACH

Service Pack 3 provides two new workflows types: IF and FOREACH workflows. The default workflow type is "Standard".

You can define the workflow type when you create the object. The Template window now also includes all three workflow types: Standard, IF and ForEach.

To define workflows of type IF and FOREACH, you can use the new Logic tab which replaces the former Workflow tab.

• IF workflows: These workflows have exactly two serial branches to which you can add tasks. Depending on the user-defined condition(s), either the one or the other branch is processed.
  
• ForEach workflows: These workflows represent a loop. For each line of a VARA object or the entry of an array, a task chain is processed once.

The properties of IF and ForEach workflow tasks are the same as the properties of wtandard workflow tasks.

The Preconditions and Postconditions tabs in the properties of workflow tasks now include the PUBLISH VALUE statement. 

The following new predefined variables have been implemented:

• &$LOOP_COUNT#
• &$LOOP_INDEX#
• &$RETURNCODE#
• &$STATUS#

Rollback

For objects, you can now define backup or rollback actions in the new Rollback tab which is available in all executable objects that can be part of a workflow.

There are two different types of backup/rollback:

• Custom backup/rollback
  Here you specify an executable object for backup and rollback actions.
  
• File backup/rollback
  This action is only available for Unix/Windows Jobs and FileTransfers.
  You must specify a directory or certain files for the backup and rollback action.

To run a file-based rollback / backup under Windows, you must set PowerShell as the agent's interpreter. You can use the parameters ECPEXE= and ECPEXT= in the Windows agent's INI file([GLOBAL] section).

A backup is made when you activate an object, a rollback only when you explicitly make a Rollback. For a more detailed description, see Rollback.

The following new features are available:

• The new ROLLBACK action in the Postconditions tab (in the properties of workflow tasks). It runs the task in rollback mode.
• A new agent variable (for Windows and UNIX agents): UC_EX_PATH_BACK
• Activity Window: The new Rollback button in the toolbar
• Context menu of the workflow monitor and the Activity Window: New Rollback command

New states: 

• ENDED_ROLLBACKED (1904)
• ENDED_ROLLBACK_EMPTY (1913)
• FAULT_CUSTOM_BACKUP (1825)
• FAULT_CUSTOM_ROLLBACK (1827)
• FAULT_FILE_BACKUP (1826)
• FAULT_FILE_ROLLBACK (1828)
• FAULT_HOSTGROUP_ROLLBACK (1829)
• Custom backup (1557)
• Custom rollback (1650)
• File backup (1558)
• File rollback (1651)

New predefined variable:

• &$RUNMODE#

Deployment

You can run Deployment processes that are defined in the Release Manager (separate product) by using workflows of the Automation Platform. Doing so requires the workflows to be defined in the newDeployment tab.

The General tab which is available in the properties of workflow tasks now includes the new option Run per patch.

You can also define Deployment Workflows using the Enterprise Control Center's new "Process Assembly" perspective.

Note that the Deployment tab and the option "Run per patch" are only displayed if the client's Deployment function is activated in the new setting DEPLOYMENT_CLIENT (UC_CLIENT_SETTINGS).

New script elements

• :PUBLISH- Defines script variables and arrays as object variables.
• CREATE_PROCESS - Creates a new data sequence
• GET_PROCESS_INFO - Retrieves information of a data sequence
  
• GET_PUBLISHED_VALUE- Retrieves the value of a certain tasks object or PromptSet variable.
• PUT_PROCESS_LINE - Adds a line to a certain data sequence
• ROLLBACK_UC_OBJECT - Executes the rollback of a specific task
  
• STR_PAD- Extends a string to a certain length.
• STR_SPLIT - Splits a string to several parts using a separator.

Net areas in AE

The CPs of an AE system can now be located in different net areas. This way, you can manipulate the CP selection of components such as agents.

You can use the new parameter NetArea= ([TCP/IP] section) in the Automation Engine's INI filefor this purpose. TheSystem Overview of the Server processes now includes the new column Net area.

AE.DB Change: Modifying RA attributes

You can now use the utility AE.DB Change in order to change the specific attributes of RA Jobs.

In the script file, you must specify the attribute that should be changed as follows: "CVALUE:attribute name"

SAP Solution Manager Integration

The Solution Manager in SAP can now be used to retrieve information from an AE system and to perform certain actions.

Extended SAP agent functions are now available. In the SAP Connection objects, you can now configure the settings of the SMSE interface.

SAP CallAPI

The SAP Java Connector version 3.0 is now supported.

Note that as of ServicePack 3, the SAP CallAPI does not support any other Java Connector version.

The script element GET_UC_SETTING can now also retrieve values from Queue objects. To do so, you can use the new parameter Option.

Ring-trace functionality for OS agents

The agent for BS2000, OS/400, UNIX, VMS, Windows and z/OS has the new tracing flag "Memory (INI-file - Section TRACE - Parameter memory=), which activates the so-called Ring Trace.

When the Ring-Trace function is activated (1 - 9), the agent trace is put in memory and written in a file when required. This results in the performance of the agent and the size of the trace file to decrease.

Note that traces are only set in close cooperation with Support.

Enterprise Control Center

A new Automic product is now available, the Enterprise Control Center (ECC). The ECC is a web applicationA web application is an application that is accessible over a network (Internet or intranet) and is typically coded in a programming language like Java or JavaScript, combined with a markup language like HTML. Web applications are provided on web servers and web browsers are used as GUI on client computers. that provides an easy and clear access procedure for various applications.

You can use the ECC in order to start particular objects and monitor and influence their execution. The Process Automation and the Process Monitoring perspectives (part of the ECC) are required for this purpose. The installation and configurationA set of constituent components that make up a system. This includes information on how the components are connected including the settings applied. documentation is provided in the Administration Guide.

VARA object - New source BACKEND

As of Service Pack 2, the new variable typeBACKEND is available. It can be used to provide the result of an OS command as variable values in the form of user-defined columns.

The new User privilege "Create and modify Backend variables" is now available and can be used to create or edit VARA objects of the source BACKEND.

The variableUC_SYSTEM_SETTINGS now includes the additional setting BACKENDVAR_MAX_ROWS. It can be used to limit the lines that Backend variables return to a particular number. The new settingVAR_TIMEOUT in the variable UC_HOSTCHAR_DEFAULTcan be used to define a maximum time for the execution of commands.

Predefined BACKEND Variable objectsare supplied in client 0 (UC_RB_TEMPLATES folder).

SAP agent

SAP Java Connector version 3.0 is now supported.

As of Service Pack 2 only the version 3.0 of the SAP Java Connector is supported. This version is now required for the SAP agent. 

SAP Process Chains

• New script element BW_SET_CONSTRAINT.
• Child processes of process chains can now be restarted.
  They can either be restarted manually by using the Activity Window or automatically. You can define the criteria for an automatic restart by using the new script element BW_SET_CONSTRAINT.
• The job can now remain active in order to be able to restart a process chain if it has included errors or has been canceled.
  For this purpose, the option SUSPEND has been added to the parameter ERROR= of the script elements BW_ACTIVATE_CHAIN and BW_RESTART_CHAIN.
• Erroneous or skipped child processes of process chains can be displayed.
  The parameter REPLICATE= of the script elements BW_ACTIVATE_CHAIN and BW_RESTART_CHAIN has been extended for this purpose.
• You can now decide not to assume the reports of child processes to the job report.
  BW_ACTIVATE_CHAIN / BW_RESTART_CHAIN: new parameter COLLECTLOGS=
• Spool lists can explicitly be requested.
  The new parameter GET_SPOOL= is now available in the script elements BW_ACTIVATE_CHAIN, BW_RESTART_CHAIN, R3_ACTIVATE_REPORT, R3_ACITVATE_JOBS and R3_ACTIVATE_INTERCEPTED_JOBS.
  The spool list is stored to the directory that can now be defined in the SAP agent's INI file by using the new parameter download_dir= (section [GLOBAL]) as a text file.
• Spool lists that have been requested using the function R3_GET_JOB_SPOOL or the parameter GET_SPOOL (see script element above) are automatically registered as external job output.
• Synchronous execution of process chains.
  BW_ACTIVATE_CHAIN: new parameter SYNCHRONOUS=.
• The exact states of the child processes are now displayed in the Activity Window's Remote status column.
• The Activity Window combines process chains and their child processes within an SAP job as separate nodes.

The SAP Forms tab has also been extended for these new functions.

Searching for RA Values

The Search can now also consider the specific fields of RA objects (Jobs, Connections).

Prompts - New Features

• Dynamic PromptSet elements
• PromptSets of workflow tasks can also be shown.

Text fields with the property "Value required" in the PromptSet input dialog are no longer highlighted in yellow when you have not specified any value.

AE DB Load - Modification

The dialog that displays if an SQL error occurs while the initial data is loaded now includes a new Repeat button.

Calling this button has the effect that the SQL commands are re-executed starting at the position at which the error has occurred. The process continues if the problem does not occur anymore.

Using Prompts and Object Variables in Cockpits

The Variables & Prompts tab is now also available for the object type CPIT.

New object type "Queue" (QUEUE)

All objects start within a Queue. A Queue object can be selected in the Attributes tab of executable objects. The object is automatically executed in the Client Queue if no other Queue object has been selected.

Queue objects take over the main functions of Groups (JOBG). Groups are only used as containers for tasks.

The queue type for group objects from previous releases of AE no longer exist. They have been replaced by Queue objects.
It is possible to assign a title to Folder objects. As in all other objects, this title is displayed in the column "Title" of the UC4 Explorer.

New object type "PRPT" (PromptSet)
PromptSet objects are user-defined prompts which can be used to query values during an object's activation. Variables (similar to object variables) provide the values to the started object and can also be changed. PromptSet objects are assigned via the Variables & Prompts tab which is available in almost all executable objects. The input dialog is defined in theDesigner tab of PromptSet objects: via drag and drop, you can select and arrange the various graphical control elements (e.g., text fields, checkboxes, date and time fields, etc.). Subsequently, you can specify a particular behavior for the control elements (allowed values, default values, etc.) in the properties.

It is possible to override the default values of PromptSet elements for executable objects and Workflow and Schedule object tasks using the Variables & Prompts tab. The Values tab has been extended and the new Variables & Prompts tab is available in the task properties of Workflows and Schedule objects.

Dynamic retrieval of Variable-object values
The Variable object has been extended. It is now possible to retrieve values from a particular data source when the Variable object is directly accessed. The available data sources are an external database, the AE database, other Variable objects or the directory of the agent computer. In this case, the Variable is referred to as a "dynamic variable".

You can still enter values in Variable objects manually or by using script (= static variable). The data source determines whether a Variable is dynamic or static. The source is determined when the Variable object is created and cannot be changed subsequently. TheVariable tabeither includes a value table (static variables) or the settings for the dynamic retrieval of values.

The Attributes tab now includes several settings (output format, min. / max. value, etc.).

During the transports and imports of Variable objects of previous versions (source = static), these are automatically converted to the new data types.

New data types of Variable objects
The data types "Time" and "Date" are new. All other data types have been renamed:

Starting agents and Server processes via the UserInterface or the script element MODIFY_SYSTEM
You can start agents or server processes via a service in the ServiceManager via the context menu in the System Overview (UserInterface) or with the new script function MODIFY_SYSTEM.

Doing so requires specific settings for the connection to the ServiceManager to be adjusted. This is done either automatically using the command "Refresh ServiceManager Scan" in the System Overview or manually in the Agent or Server object (Attributes tab). An automatic search for suitable ServiceManager services is made when the server processes start for the first time.

Registering Job files
You can now use the newOutput tabor the script element:REGISTER_OUTPUTFILE in order to specify files that can be opened via the UserInterface after they have been processed. These files are external Job-output files that are stored and available on the agent computer. Job files can so be accessed quickly and easily. In addition to the default reports (such as Job report, JCL, and script), these files are also listed in the new Directory tab which is available in the report dialog.

This functionality is supported for Windows, UNIX, SAP,  RA, JMX and Database Jobs.

The Notification object has been extended: A source must be determined in theNotification tab, "Attach report" option. This setting is only relevant if Job reports should be attached and if it must be specified whether the database's or the agent's Job output, or both should be sent.

TheFilter object now includes the new filter category "External Job output". It can be used to search external Job output files also for Job executions (Output Scan tab).

Alias
You can now assign an alias for workflow tasks in the properties ->General tab (in previous Automation Engine versions referred to as Checkpoint tab). This alias is used instead of the object name in the workflow monitor, the Activity Window and the Statistics. The object name is always available in the Detail Window. This function can also be used for external dependencies.

You can also use an alias for tasks that are activated once or recurrently (see:  Execution with Options) or activate it by using the script elementACTIVATE_UC_OBJECT.

Improved navigation in the UserInterface

• The "Quick Access" function can be used for a quick object search within a client and direct access to them.
• Use the Quick Search in windows which list the objects. This function is only available for the following areas: UC4 Explorer, Statistics, Activity Window, Forecast, Auto-Forecast, Search and System Overview.
  It is a text search which displays search results in the form of a list and highlights the matching objects.
• Fields in the tabs of objects provide a Quick Search function and a Quick Access function via the context menu.
• Quick Search in workflows. The new function "Connect to" (context menu of the Line Tool) can be used to connect workflow tasks via Quick Search.

Using floating-point numbers and negative numbers in AE Script

• Variables can now be created with a specific data type which signalizes that a Variable is a string, a positive or negative integer or a floating-point number. Thus, four different data types are available.
• The new script statement :DEFINE can be used to declare a variable to a particular data type.
• The new data types can also be used for arithmetic operations.
• The script element :SET can be used to solve an arithmetic expression.
• The new script function CONVERT facilitates the conversion of data types.

:DEFINE - Declares a script variable with a particular data type.
:FILL - Stores several values in a script array.
:PUT_PROMPT_BUFFER -Same function as :PUT_READ_BUFFER
:PUT_VAR_COL - Stores a value to a particular column of a static Variable object.
:REGISTER_OUTPUTFILE- Registers a file as an external Job output.
CONVERT - Converts the data type of a value.
FIND - Searches a script array and returns the corresponding index.
GET_ATT_PLAIN - Supplies the value of a task's attributes during its generation. Variables are not resolved.
LENGTH - Retrieves the size of a script array.
MODIFY_SYSTEM - Executes ServiceManager actions or Queue modifications.
SYS_ACT_RESTART_COUNT- Returns the number of restarted workflows which have been executed using the script statement RESTART TASK (Postconditions). 

:PUT_READ_BUFFER- Variables that are located in the ReadBuffer override the PromptSet variables of objects that have been started with ACTIVATE_UC_OBJECT.
:PUT_VAR - Several values can be written to several columns of a static Variable object at once.
ACTIVATE_UC_OBJECT- The task can now be started by using new parameters in a particular Queue object and with an alias.A further parameter determines whether the PromptSet input dialog should be displayed.
CREATE_OBJECT - Creating static variables with the new data types (time and date) is possible. Data types are now specified differently, the former spelling is still supported.
GET_PROCESS_LINE - Access to the extended column number of Variable objects.
GET_STATISTIC_DETAIL - New detail "RUNID". The script no longer aborts if a statistical record cannot be found. The error can be handled using :ON_ERROR.
GET_VAR - Specification of a column number that can be used to access the Variable.
MODIFY_OBJECT- Modification of the data type of static variables, which includes the new data types date and time. Data types are now specified differently, the former spelling is still supported.
MODIFY_TASK - The alias of workflow tasks that have been added using the corresponding script element can be changed.
MODIFY_UC_OBJECT - The attribute "SET_EXPRESS" can also be used for Queue objects.
PREP_PROCESS_VAR - The value filter can now be used for a particular column of the Variable object.
RESTART_UC_OBJECT - Specifying a Queue object for the task to be started is possible with an additional parameter

:RSET statements automatically create object values
When you assign :SET and :RSET statements the same script variable with different values, their values will be set by those :SET and :RSET statements when the job is executed. However, if the job is restarted, the values of both variables will be set by the :SET statement. This is because :RSET statements automatically create object values and :SET statements automatically save the value for a restart. This is a change in behavior from v8, where :RSET statements did not create object values.

Ingres databases are supported
The agent now also supports Ingres databases.

Java Schedule Events are supported
Console Events in UC4 can react to Events of the SAP Java Scheduler. The Console-Event object has been extended: The new item "Java Event History" has been added to the menu "Data source". "Event History" has been renamed to "ABAP Event History".
The new Variable object UC_SAP_JXBP_EVENTTYPES which is supplied in client 0 stores the possible Event types of the Java Scheduler. The values of this variable are listed for the Event-type selection in the Console Event.

User is checked in jobs that use the setting "Type - JCL incl. z/OS job card"
The parameter userid_type and the section (USERID) in thez/OS agent's INI file are now checked even if the setting "Type" - JCL incl. z/OS job card" has been specified in the Job object (z/OS tab). In other words, even if the Job card and the JCL are retrieved from z/OS, no other OS users are allowed to start the UC4 Job than those that have been specified in the agent's INI file. 

New design for the Automation Engine Documentation
The colors used in titles, table backgrounds and lines and the font for the Automation Engine Documentation have been adjusted to the general UC4 design.

Optimized FileTransfer procedure
UC4 now transfers files in a more efficient and secure manner. The agents now take over tasks, thereby reducing the Automation Engine's workload.

• Increased speed and transmission security
• New option for partially qualified FileTransfers: Abort at first error (FileTransfer tab)
• Sending Agent now solves the complete FileTransfer order.
• Each FileTransfer has its own connection.
• File attributes are now supported (NSK, z/OS, OS/400, Windows, BS2000).
• FileTransfers are handled in threads (OS/400, Unix, Windows, z/OS) or processes (NSK).
• Original attributes can be passed on to the target file.
• Extended wildcard usage (several variable placeholders can be used for the destination).
• Agents create the target directories, if not exists (independent of the option Include sub-directories )
• Unicode files are supported.
• The limitation of 31k for the record length has been removed.
• No file size limit (in early Automation Engine versions: around 2GB per file)
• File names can be up to 512 bytes long
• UNIX: FileTransfers run under the user specified in the Login object
• Synchronous / Asynchronous transmission can be set in the UC_HOSTCHAR_DEFAULT (settings: FT_ASYNC_QUIT*)
• Nagle algorithm for FileTransfers can be disabled in the Agent's INI file (parameter: tcp_nodelay=)

The old FileTransfer protocol (up to version 8.00A) will be used for compatibility reasons if at least one of the participating agents is of version 8.00A or before.

Holiday Calendars have been revised
The Calendar objects that are supplied in the system client have been improved. Some Calendar keywords have been corrected and additional ones have been added. Invalid holidays have been removed. The following keywords and Calendar objects are affected:

• CORPUS_CHRISTI
  UC_HOLIDAYS.F, UC_HOLIDAYS.HK, UC_HOLIDAYS.I, UC_HOLIDAYS.IRE, UC_HOLIDAYS.L, UC_HOLIDAYS.LV, UC_HOLIDAYS.M, UC_HOLIDAYS.MAL, UC_HOLIDAYS.MEX, UC_HOLIDAYS.NL, UC_HOLIDAYS.SGP, UC_HOLIDAYS.SLO, UC_HOLIDAYS.TUR
• ASCENSION_DAY
  UC_HOLIDAY.HK, UC_HOLIDAYS.I, UC_HOLIDAYS.IRE, UC_HOLIDAYS.LV, UC_HOLIDAYS.M, UC_HOLIDAYS.MAL, UC_HOLIDAYS.MEX, UC_HOLIDAYS.P, UC_HOLIDAYS.PL, UC_HOLIDAYS.SGP, UC_HOLIDAYS.SLO, UC_HOLIDAYS.TUR
• WHIT_MONDAY
  UC_HOLIDAY.HK, UC_HOLIDAYS.I, UC_HOLIDAYS.IRE, UC_HOLIDAYS.LV, UC_HOLIDAYS.M, UC_HOLIDAYS.MAL, UC_HOLIDAYS.MEX, UC_HOLIDAYS.PL, UC_HOLIDAYS.SGP, UC_HOLIDAYS.SLO, UC_HOLIDAYS.TUR
• EASTER_SUNDAY, EASTER_MONDAY, EASTER
  UC_HOLIDAYS.MAL, UC_HOLIDAYS.MEX, UC_HOLIDAYS.SGP, UC_HOLIDAYS.TUR
• GOOD_FRIDAY
  UC_HOLIDAYS.MAL, UC_HOLIDAYS.PL, UC_HOLIDAYS.SLO, UC_HOLIDAYS.TUR
• LABOR_DAY
  UC_HOLIDAYS.NL
• CHINESE NEW YEAR (3RD DAY)
  UC_HOLIDAYS.SGP
• FIRST DAY OF FASTING, CHRISTMAS
  UC_HOLIDAYS.TUR
  

The following keywords of the Calendar UC_HOLIDAYS.CAN have been renamed:

• FAMILY DAY - PROVINCIAL ALBERTA to FAMILY_DAY
• DISCOVERY DAY (YUKON) to DISCOVERY_DAY_YT

Extended Activity Window

• Host-type selection is possible
• Usage of negative filters (option "NOT") in the activity selection.

Extended Selective Statistics
Statistical records can be selected according to host types.

Extensions in object naming and storing.

• The dialog window in which the object name can be entered ("New object", "Rename") now includes the additional text field "Title".
• Title assignment for folders (object type FOLD). As in all other objects, this title is displayed in the UC4 Explorer's column "Title".
• Integration of the function "Save as" which can be used to store objects in any folder with a different name (similar to the function "Duplicate"). This function is available through the toolbar of objects.

Commands
The supplied SAVF file now includes programs and commands that can be used to start or end the Agent in a quick and easy way. The message library can newly be generated by using commands from an IFS path. For further information about the new commands, see KnowledgeBase.

Improved transfer of spool lists
The following improvements have been made in combination with the XBP interface version 3.0 1.1:

Spool lists are transferred block by block. The block size can be changed in the Connection object (new field "Block size in KB for Spool lists" in the RFC tab - Interfaces - BC-XBP). Doing so increases the performance of the data transfer.

R3_GET_JOB_SPOOL:

• The parameters FORMAT (not PDF), SPOOLNR and PAGES can now also be used with the standard interface.
• FORMAT has been extended for the values PDF, BIN and RAW.
• The spool list can now even be retrieved if the Jobs have already been deleted (setting: "Delete job in CCMS after completion" in the UC4 Job object) and NAME and JOBCOUNT have not been specified.

Simplified functional differences between UC4 and standard interface
JCL elements including the parameters of the standard interface can also be used with the UC4 Interface. In this context, the table in the Automation Engine Documentation chapter "KnowledgeBase" - UC4 and Target Systems - Automation Engine and SAP - Technical Connection - Functional Differenceshas been simplified. Only script elements are checked whose functions or parameters require the UC4 Interface. The descriptions of the affected R3 script elements (such as R3_ACTIVATE_JOBS) have also been improved.