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View TTY File Option
Use the View Tty File option on the MCS Platform Management Menu to display what 
tty is associated with each attendant console extension.
Figure 12-10   View TTY File
Procedure
MCS Platform Management Menu
Options
Backup Database
Create Database
Drop Database
Make Database Indexes
Erase Database Indexes
Rebuild Database Indexes
Set Menu Colors
Table Record Count
View Tty File...

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FLF/RCF Download to PBX Option
Use the FLF/RCF Download to PBX option on the MCS Platform Management Menu 
to restore PBX patient extensions, phone service, DID numbers, and patient restriction 
information in the event of PBX failure.
Figure 12-11   FLF/RCF Download to PBX
WarningDownloading will delete patients who have been moved and will reset all staff 
restrictions to the default value.
DID...

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Chapter 13 HOST INTERFACE ADMINISTRATION
Introduction
The MCS Host Interface Administration Menu provides options for managing the 
communication interface between the MCS and the HIS systems. This menu displays 
when you enter hostadm at the UNIX login prompt.
Figure 13-1   Host Interface Administration
Interface StatusThe interface can either be idle or active. If it is idle, it is not able to receive...

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Menu OptionsThe Host Interface Administration Menu provides these menu options:
Procedure
OptionTa s kSection in Chapter
View Log File Select and display the current message 
files that show activity on the host 
interface.“Log File Options” on page 183
Erase Log File Remove the current log file from the 
system.“Log File Options” on page 183
Initialize Interface Start up the host...

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Log File Options
The Log File options on the MCS Host Interface Administration Menu allow you to 
display the log file for on-screen viewing or printing and to erase the contents of the log 
file. This section discusses these two options.
Figure 13-2   Interface Log File
ContentsThe Log File contains messages about processes completed, transactions in progress, 
and other activities on the...

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View Log File 
Procedure
Erase Log File 
Procedure
Action Result
On the MCS Host Interface Administration 
Menu, type v at the prompt and press Enter. 
(1)The Log File displays and the cursor is 
positioned on the AutoScroll command.(2)
If desired, press Enter to turn on the 
AutoScroll mode.The notation A–S displays in the bottom 
right-hand corner of the screen.
Use the To p  command to...

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Initialization and Termination Options
The Initialization and Termination options on the MCS Host Interface 
Administration Menu are used to start and stop the host interface, controlling 
communication between the MCS and the HIS systems.
Figure 13-3   Interface Initialization/Termination
Initialization 
Procedure
Termination 
Procedure
MCS Host Interface Administration Menu
Interface...

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Configuration Option
Use the Configuration option on the MCS Host Interface Administration Menu to 
change or accept default configuration values which govern communication across the 
interface.
Figure 13-4   Interface Configuration File
ContentsThe Configuration File contains parameters for which entries bring the host and the 
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Procedure
Action Result
On the MCS Host Interface Administration 
Menu, type c at the prompt and press Enter. 
(1)The Configuration File displays. (2)
In each field, either press Enter to accept 
the default value shown in parentheses or 
type a new value to the field and press 
Enter, according to the field definitions 
below:
Field Name
Response timer value DefinitionThe amount of time...

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Action Result
Field Name
Number of times to send a negative 
acknowledgmentDefinitionThe number of times MCS will send a 
negative acknowledgment to the host 
within the configured response time period 
before it stops sending one; default = 3.
Host interface working directory The full path and filename of the host 
interface working directory; default = /oai/
app/mcs/host/bin.
Logging and...