The Reset in use flags program is normally run automatically by a Timed Operation. However, from time to time a user may exit from the Vehicle Rentals module illegally, either through a power failure, or by turning off a terminal while still logged into the module, or due to some other hardware or software fault. If this happens any files which the operator had open at the time are still registered as in use. When a stand-alone routine is run, it checks first of all that none of the affected files are being used by another operator. In this sort of situation it is possible that the program will think that certain files are still being used when in fact they no longer are.
Should this situation arise, and you are required to manually reset in use flags, you must first verify the situation by using the Prevent/allow access program to display who the current users are and clear any illegal users. When this is done, run the Reset in use flags program to correct the situation, which will access each of the files and reset the in-use flag.
To reset in-use flags:
Warning: This program MUST only be run when there are no other users within the Vehicle Rentals system. If run with users on the system, it is possible that data files may be damaged.
From the Master Menu, select the Vehicle rentals option and Company required.
The VEHICLE RENTALS menu is displayed.
Select the System maintenance option.
The System Maintenance menu is displayed.
Select the Reset in use flags option.
The Reset in use flags form is displayed.
Tip: To change company, select the Company command button and enter the company number.
Select the Reset command button.
The in-use flags are reset and the system returns to the System Maintenance menu
The Reset in use flags form is displayed when the Reset In Use Flags option is selected from the System Maintenance menu. From this the in-use flags for a specific company may be reset.
COMMAND BUTTONS:
Exit: Returns to the System Maintenance menu.
Help: Provides online access to context sensitive help for the current application using the default browser.
Reset: Resets all in-use flags.
Note: This option is normally run automatically by a Timed Operation.
Company: Allows the company number to be entered for which the in-use flags are to be reset.
