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Import Translator 4.0 Data

Perform the following procedure to migrate data from Translator 5.0, 5.1, or 5.2 to the current version:

  1. Check that you have a recent backup of the 5.x environment.
  2. Install the 8.1 libraries as you would for a new installation.
  3. Rename or copy the 8.1 trndtalib library to match its 5.x equivalent.
  4. Copy the data from each of the 5.x database files listed below to its 8.1 equivalent using the command:

CPYF FROMFILE(YTRNDTA52/TRxxxxP) TOFILE(YTRNDTA/TRxxxxP) MBROPT(*REPLACE) FMTOPT(*MAP)

File Name

Text Description

TRCNDSP

Condition Dictionary

TRLITSP

Literal Dictionary

TRNARRP

Narrative Dictionary

TRTENVP

Target Environment

TRUSM1P

UsrMsg Dictionary

TRUSM2P

UsrMsg Dictionary 2nd Lvl

YMBRLST

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Set up your library list and run Translator 8.1, entering the authorization code and system values as necessary. The Target Environments should already be present.

You are now ready to start running under 8.1. Contact CA Customer Support if you experience difficulties.