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Environment

iDocs 6.00 thru iDocs 6.86 (iView 8.42) requires V5R4+
iDocs 6.90 (iView 8.60) requires V6R1+ 

One of the ‘features’ of iDocs 6.x was that Global Offset and Form Application X/Y positioning adjustments now are functional. In releases prior to iDocs 5.2 these offsets where ignored. Since they are now functional, any value previously specified will now impact the current mapping alignment. If you are upgrading from iDocs 5.2 or newer, I would not anticipate any issues as these features have been functional since these releases. If you are upgrading from an older version previous to iDocs 5.2 and have values assigned to these functions, then you may need to reset your Global Offset settings and your X/Y positioning adjustments on your Form and Check Applications to realign the data text on the output.

To determine if there is a Global Adjustment value specified, select F15 on the Form or Check Application screen. To determine if there is an X/Y positioning adjustment, select the Form or Check Application with a 1 to Edit. The values are about half way down the screen.

There are 3 primary sections to performing the upgrade to iDocs 6.x.

Step 1. Pre-Installation Work on Power System
Step 2. Transfer iDocs to Power System from PC
Step 3. Complete the Installation on the Power System''

Below are the details for each of these upgrade steps.

Before starting the upgrade process, you will need to make sure that no one is using the FMG library or if you have renamed the library, the library associated with the iDocs software. Also make sure to stop all your engines associated with iDocs. Use WRKOBJLCK OBJ(FMG) OBJTYPE(*LIB) to view object locks on FMG. End all jobs and remove FMG from all user library lists.

Confirm your system serial number and LPAR by running command: DSPSYSVAL QSRLNBR Make sure the serial number and LPAR match the serial number and LPAR that have been provided with your new registration keys or current registration keys if upgrading from iDocs 5.0 or newer.

Create a new library on your system called: IDOCSSETUP by running: CRTLIB IDOCSSETUP

Create a new savefile on your system : CRTSAVF IDOCSSETUP/IDOCSSAVF

Issue the following command to ensure that IBM i’s FTP server is currently running: STRTCPSVR *FTP If already running, the system will let you know. If not, it will start the FTP server

Download the iDocs software to your PC’s desktop

If the file is zipped, un-zip the iDocs software to a directory on your PC’s C: drive Example: C:\IDOCS

Helpful Tip: Rename the newly un-zipped file to idocssavf.savf In the instructions below, the file is referred to as idocssavf.savf

Note: Although on this next step we provide you with instructions on transferring the software from your PC to your Power system using PC Command Prompts (DOS), you can also do this step using other transport tools like IBM’s System i Navigator or Filezilla.

Open up COMMAND PROMPT on your PC and upload the IDOCSSAVF.SAVF to the Power system using the FTP Prompt Commands:

PC file name: C:\idocs\idocssavf.savf IBM OS savefile name: idocssetup/idocssavf

Upload the PC file into the IBM i savefile:

C:\IDOCS> ftp
ftp> open system name or ip address
ftp> (user) qsecofr
ftp> (password) password
ftp> binary
ftp> quote site namefmt 1
ftp> cd /qsys.lib/idocssetup.lib/
ftp> put c:\idocs\idocssavf.savf idocssavf.savf
ftp> quit

Note: Make sure to log-on as QSECOFR

Prior to restoring your new iDocs 6.x software, you will need to rename your current library from FMG or current name, to a new name. For example, most people rename their current FMG library to FMGOLD. If you already have previous library called FMGOLD, maybe from a previous upgrade, you can delete your previous version of FMGOLD and then remain your current library to FMGOLD, or you can give the already existing FMGOLD library a new name, like FMGOLD2, and then continue renaming your current FMG library to FMGOLD.

Note: If you have created any user output queues or files in your iDocs library you will have to save them and manually restore to the new iDocs library. The COPYDATA procedure will NOT copy user created objects.

COMMANDS you can use:

To view all iDocs libraries use: WRKLIB FMG*

To rename the library use: RNMOBJ and Prompt to enter your library to rename, the new name, and Object type which will be *LIB .

To delete the library use: DLTLIB and Prompt

The next step is to create your new iDocs 6.x library. Use this Command to create the library:
CRTLIB (YYY)

The next step is to restore your new iDocs 6.x software. Use this Command to restore your software:
RSTOBJ OBJ(*ALL) SAVLIB(XXX) DEV(*SAVF) SAVF(IDOCSSETUP/IDOCSSAVF) MBROPT(*ALL) ALWOBJDIF(*ALL) FRCOBJCVN(*YES) RSTLIB(YYY)

Note:
SAVLIB XXX = the name of the saved library. Verify with the command: DSPSAVF IDOCSSETUP/IDOCSSAVF
RSTLIB YYY = The object library name of iDocs 6.x can now be determined by the user. If user profiles and authorities are a concern, name the library FMG as was previously required prior to iDocs 6.

Then place the new library on the first position on your library list:
ADDLIBLE LIB(ZZZ) POSITION(*FIRST) Where ZZZ = The new iDocs library name

On the command line type STRQSH to start QSHELL. Once QSHELL is started, type java –version and the select [Enter] to evoke the command. The command will return the current Java version you are using. Most likely 1.7 or 1.8. Make note of the version number, and the select [F3] to exit.

Confirm the current location of the IFDJAVA.JAR file:

The IFDJAVA.JAR file will be in one of two locations; 1.) Under QIBM; or 2.) Unique Directory

First find out if under a unique directory:

On the command line type WRKENVVAR LEVEL(*SYS) on the command line and [Enter] If the CLASSPATH already exist, then take option 5=Display details to view the settings and location of the current IFDJAVA.JAR file. If the CLASSPATH does not exist, then most likely the IFDJAVA.JAR file is under QIBM. Second find out if under QIBM:

On the command line type wrklnk '/qibm/UserData/Java400/ext/*' and select [Enter] Look for the IFDJAVA.JAR file

If the IFDJAVA.JAR file is in a unique directory and not under QIBM, then do this:

Create a new directory location for the new IFDJAVA.JAR file you will be installing during the COPYDATA process. Type CRTDIR on the command line and prompt with option F4 On the Directory parameter type in the new directory location For the Public authority for data parameter user *RWX For the Public authority for object parameter use *ALL Then enter to create and note the directory path.
Example screenshot:

Add the new directory path to the CLASSPATH. On the command line type WRKENVVAR LEVEL(*SYS) on the command line and [Enter] If a CLASSPATH already exist, then take option 2. Change on the CLASSPATH to add to the new value. To Add to the New Value parameter, add the new string value after the starting single quote and end the string with a semicolon at the end of the new string value and the start of the current value. Then [Enter] to save. Example: If we are adding /idocs/idocs697/ifdjava.jar to '/idocs/idocs688/ifdjava.jar', then it would look like this: '/idocs/idocs697/ifdjava.jar:/idocs/688/ifdjava.jar'

If the IFDJAVA.JAR file is under QIBM and not under a unique directory, then do this:

Navigate to wrklnk'/qibm/UserData/Java400/ext/*' Delete or move the current IFDJAVA.JAR file

Now you are ready to run the COPYDATA command

NOTE: Be cautious as once this command is applied it will copy the settings from one library to another and the only way to restore will be from your backup tapes.

After confirming the Java version you are using and the location of the IFDJAVA.JAR file sign off and then back on.
Add the new iDocs 6.x library to the top of your library list.
Type COPYDATA on the command line and prompt with option F4.
Fill in the parameters: From Library parameter will be your current iDocs library, To Library parameter will be your new iDocs library.
Output queue for log file,
Keep as QPRINT with *LIBL for the library.
Restore Jar files do dir parameter will be the directory path to install the new IFDJAVA.JAR file.
Current system JRE version will be your Java version you are using.
Sample screenshot:

Once you confirm the information is correct, select [Enter] to process During the processing you will be prompted if using fax, select N and then [Enter] to continue

You can bring up iDocs by typing GO IDOCS and you will see all your information.

The next step is to copy over your form, check, and engine definitions and spool file mapping. Use this Command to copy your information from your old FMG library to your new FMG library. Type the command COPYDATA and F4 to Prompt:

IMPORTANT: Insure to use the correct library names on the FROM library and TO library fields. Once done, it cannot be undone.

                            Copy Data File (COPYDATA)                           
                                                                                
 Type choices, press Enter.                                                     
                                                                                
 From Library . . . . . . . . . .   oldlibrary    Name                          
 To Library . . . . . . . . . . .   newlibrary    Name                          
 Output queue for log file  . . .   QPRINT        Name                          
   Library  . . . . . . . . . . .     *LIBL       Name, *LIBL, *CURLIB          
 Restore Jar files to dir . . . .   JARDIR                                      
                                                                                
                                                                                
                                                                                
                                                                                
                                                                                
                                                                                
                                                                                
                                                                                
                                                                                
                                                                                
                                                                                
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 F3=Exit   F4=Prompt   F5=Refresh   F10=Additional parameters   F12=Cancel      
 F13=How to use this display        F24=More keys 

In version 6.91 we’ve added an additional parameter option on the COPYDATA command. With the recent versions of iDocs we load up a .JAR file which is available for those folks using the Java option with iMail. In order to install the .JAR file in its own separate directory create a directory and use it when prompted for the directory path during the COPYDATA process. If you leave the .JAR file directory path field empty, the .JAR file will be saved to the QIBM directory. If you use WebSphere or similar, we recommend that you use a different directory for our .JAR file as to not interfere with other Java based programs.

To create a directory use: MKDIR Example:

C:\IDOCS> ftp
                            Create Directory (MKDIR)                            
                                                                                
 Type choices, press Enter.                                                     
                                                                                
 Directory  . . . . . . . . . . . > /home/JARDIR/                        
                                                                                
 Public authority for data  . . .   *INDIR        Name, *INDIR, *RWX, *RW...    
 Public authority for object  . .   *INDIR        *INDIR, *NONE, *ALL...        
                + for more values                                               
 Auditing value for objects . . .   *SYSVAL       *SYSVAL, *NONE, *USRPRF...    
 Scanning option for objects  . .   *PARENT       *PARENT, *YES, *NO, *CHGONLY  

 Restricted rename and unlink . .   *NO           *NO, *YES                     

1. Confirm that the IFDJAVA.JAR file is in the expected directory by using the WRKLNK command to navigate to the directory and inspecting the directory for the file.
2. If the file is in the directory, select the file with option 8=Display attributes and then selecting the [Enter] key.
3. Once the attributes are displayed, page down one page to view Creation Date/Time, Last access data/time, Data change data/time, and Attribute change date/time.

• If this reflects current changes, then you are done.
• If they reflect the values of the originally installed file, then select F3 to exit and continue instructions.

Using the WRKLNK command navigate to /qibm/UserData/Java400/ext [The command is wrklnk '/qibm/UserData/Java400/ext/*'] and inspect the directory for the IFDJAVA.JAR file. If you don’t find the file continue with the next Step 2.

If you find the IFDJAVA.JAR file select the file with option 8=Display attributes and inspect the dates to confirm if the file is the currently installed file. If it’s the currently installed file, then you can simply move it to the directory you want the file to be saved to for use. If the file is not currently installed, then it’s most likely the file in use. At this point you will want to move the file to a new directory. Follow the steps in Step 2 of the instructions to move the file or delete.

Note: These files will not be needed anymore once the new IFDJAVA.JAR file is restored to the directory. Optionally, these files can be deleted instead of being moved to a new directory.

To Move the files to a new directory: Make a new directory by using the MKDIR command for example mkdir ‘/home/idocs681’ Select the poi and IFDJAVA.JAR files in the original directory with option 10 to move to the newly created directory

To delete the files: Select the poi and IFDJAVA.JAR files with option 4=Remove and [Enter]

On the command line type RST and prompt with F4 Fill in the parameters as shown below and select [Enter] to execute

Device = ‘/qsys.lib/fmg.lib/jarfiles.file’ [This is where we are getting the files from]
Objects: Name = ‘/qibm/userdata/java400/ext/ifdjava.jar’ [This is the file we need]
Include or Omit = *INCLUDE [We want the file to be included]
New object name = ‘/xxxx/ifdjava.jar’ [xxxx equals the directory path you want to use. For example ‘/qibm/ifdjava.far’]
New pattern: Pattern = ‘*’ [Keep the default]
Include or Omit = *INCLUDE [We want the file to be included]

Sample screenshot below…

                              Restore Object (RST)                              
                                                                                
 Type choices, press Enter.                                                     
                                                                                
 Device . . . . . . . . . . . . .   '/qsys.lib/fmg.lib/jarfiles.file'           
                                                                                
                + for more values                                               
                                                                                
 Objects:                                                                       
   Name . . . . . . . . . . . . .   'qibm/userdata/java400/ext/ifdjava.jar      
                                                                                
   Include or omit  . . . . . . .   *INCLUDE      *INCLUDE, *OMIT               
   New object name  . . . . . . .   '/qibm/ifdjava.jar'                         
                                                                                
                + for more values                                               
 Name pattern:                                                                  
   Pattern  . . . . . . . . . . .   '*'                                         
                                                                                
   Include or omit  . . . . . . .   *INCLUDE      *INCLUDE, *OMIT               
                + for more values                                               
                                                                        More... 
 F3=Exit   F4=Prompt   F5=Refresh   F10=Additional parameters   F12=Cancel      
 F13=How to use this display        F24=More keys                               
                                                                                

Once done, navigate to the directory using the WRKLNK command to confirm the new file has been installed. If installed, then log-off/log-on and test If not installed, inspect the job log for any error and try to resolve any issues.

Try sending out an email.

1. If it works and you receive your test email, then you are done.
2. If you do not receive a Java error because the .jar file can’t be located, then you will need to add a CLASSPATH setting. See below for how to setup the CLASSPATH. Once you setup the CLASSPATH, log-off/log-on and retest.

Notes before we setup Classpath: Move the ifdjava.jar file to a directory on the IBMi that is not in /qibm/UserData/Java400/ext Example /idocs/idocs694/

To add CLASSPATH: Type WRKENVVAR LEVEL(*SYS) on the command line and [Enter] Note: You want the level to be *SYS and not *JOB. *JOB is for the current job only

If a CLASSPATH already exist, then take option 2. Change on the CLASSPATH to add to the new value. To Add to the New Value parameter, add the new string value after the starting single quote and end the string with a semicolon at the end of the new string value and the start of the current value. Then [Enter] to save. Example: If we are adding /idocs/idocs694/ifdjava.jar to '/qopensys/QIBM/ProdData/JavaVM/jdk60/32bit', then it would look like this: '/idocs/idocs694/ifdjava.jar:/qopensys/QIBM/ProdData/JavaVM/jdk60/32bit'

If a no CLASSPATH already exist, then take option 1. Add on the first row and type CLASSPATH then [Enter] Example:

                       Work with Environment Vars (*SYS)                        
                                                                                
 Type options, press Enter.                                                     
   1=Add   2=Change   4=Remove   5=Display details   6=Print                    
                                                                                
 Opt  Name                        Value                                         
  .                                                                             
  .   JAVA_HOME                   '/qopensys/QIBM/ProdData/JavaVM/jdk' >        
      JAVA_OPTS                   '-Dos400.awt.native=true -Djava.awt' >        
                                                                                
                                                                                
                                                                                
                                                                                
                                                                                
                                                                                
                                                                                
                                                                                
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In the Initial value parameter add the string value in between singles quotes, and then [Enter]
Example ‘/idocs/idocs694/ifdjava.jar’

Once done sign off and then back on for testing

To save memory, in version 6.94 and higher any iMail log data will not be migrated into the new library. You will have to visit the old library to view the old email logging entries.

If you already are using iFax, before executing the COPYDATA command find out your COM port by going to a command line and typing in WRKLIND FAXCOM*.

This will display a list of current lines being used for your FAXCOM (most likely one line). Select the line with 5 to Display and make note of the value for Resource Name, and if internal modem or external. You will use these values during the execution of the COPYDATA command if you are using iFax.

Then verify that the data area contains the name of the library as installed on your system by using this Command:
dspdtaara dslib
dspdtaara dsimaillib (If using iMail)

If you received new registration codes, add them at this time by using command:
REGISTER

If using iPDF, run the iPDF set up command:
IPDFSETUP

If using iMail, run the command:
IMAILIFS SRCLIB(XXX)

Note: XXX is your source library Then make sure your iMail Configurations are set up.

Test your Form Applications and your Check Applications for proper alignment.

If using iFax, run your CRTFAXSBS and CRTFAXCOM commands. Then start the FAXCOM. Helpful commands to setting up fax.

CHGCURLIB and use your new iDocs library name to change the current library
CRTFAXSBS to create the fax subsystem
CRTFAXCOM to create the fax communication object

Restart your ENGINES.

End of upgrade instructions for iDocs 6.x

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