The AccessExt command invokes the Unisys DMINTERPRETER Utility to interface with up to two other DMS II databases, for inquiries only.
The following table summarizes the features and capabilities of the interface method using the AccessExt command.
| Capability/Feature | Scope/Limitations |
|---|---|
| Host types | MCP based only |
| To DMSII databases | Yes |
| To external DMSII databases | Yes |
| To external non-DMS II | No |
| Transaction Initiated by | System |
| Response from other system | Yes |
| Multithreading | Multiple copies might be run |
| Recovery | None (if the Ispec is replayed, the data retrieved might differ due to database update) |
| Ispec logic performed | Not applicable |
| Duplicate Protection | Used for inquiries only |
| Security | Yes (within the capabilities of Security Module) |
| External user program | None |
| Other requirements | DMINTERPRETER/database must have been generated for the required database |
References
As this interface method is based directly upon a standard command, it is not fully documented in this section.
Refer to the following for more information:
AccessExt logic command in the Agile Business Suite Programming Reference Manual.
:REL EXT and :EXT+/- commands in Administration Commands.