INTEGRATED INFORMATION SYSTEM - USER S MANUAL FOR THE STAR PROGRAM

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• Publication Date: August 1, 1971
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NATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHIC
INTERPRETATION CENTER
INTEGRATED INFORMATION SYSTEM
USER'S MANUAL FOR THE STAR PROGRAM
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THE STAR PROGRAM: REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION
IN THE INSTALLATIONS DATA FILE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
OUTPUT AND ON-LINE EQUIPMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
ASSUMPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
TELETYPE AND DCT REQUESTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
REQUESTS FOR SECTORS FROM A SINGLE RECORD . . . . . . . . . . . 3
REQUESTS FOR THE SAME SECTOR FROM SEVERAL RECORDS . . . . . . . 4
TRANSMITTING REQUESTS ON A TELETYPEWRITER . . . . . . . . . . . 5
TRANSMITTING REQUESTS ON A DCT 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
CRT REQUESTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
PROGRAM CALL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
DISPLAY OPTION: FUNCTION SWITCH 170 PRESSED . . . . . . . . . 10
PRINT OPTION: FUNCTION SWITCH 171 PRESSED. . . . . . . . . . . 10
ERROR MESSAGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
SAMPLES OF OUTPUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
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Whenever necessary, revisions and/or addenda to this manual will be
issued by the Automated Information Division, Production Services Group.
If you need additional information on the STAR Program or assistance in
using it, contact the Chief, Information Systems Branch, AID.
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THE STAR PROGRAM: REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION
IN THE INSTALLATIONS DATA FILE
STAR, an acronym for Simplified Target Retrieval, is a computer pro-
gram that will enable you to request information from one or more records
in the Installations Data File (IDF) and to receive an answer within a
short time. Each request for information directs the computer to retrieve
one or more sectors from a record. Records may be identified by a machine
reference number (MRN) or by one of three mnemonics and a related value.
Sectors are identified by their respective mnemonics. Requests may be
transmitted via a teletypewriter, DCT 2000, or a CRT.
OUTPUT AND ON-LINE
EQUIPMENT
On-Line Equipment
Your output may be sent to any of the on-line equipment listed below.
* Sanders Tabular Display, a CRT device
* Kleinschmidt Electronic Data Printer
* ASR and KSR Teletypes
* UNIVAC DCT 2000
* a high-speed printer in the computer room
It is assumed that you know how to operate the equipment you elect to use.
An explanation of this equipment and how to use it is presented in Intro-
duction to the Remote Access Computer Service, second edition, published
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Format of
All Output
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The format of all output is determined by the program and will not
vary. Samples of output have been included at the end of this manual.
No Output
If your request cannot be answered, you will receive a message to
this effect. See also ERROR MESSAGES.
To use the program effectively it is assumed that you are familiar
with the IDF---its content, format, and sector mnemonics. This informa-
tion can be found in Format and Mnemonics for Records in the Installations
Data File. Copies are available in AID/PSG. All sectors except the INEGA
sector can be retrieved from each record in the file.
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TELETYPE AND DCT REQUESTS
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Two types of requests may be submitted via a teletype or a DCT 2000:
1) a request for one or more or all
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2) a request for the same sector from
several records
Both types can be submitted in one transmission.
REQUESTS FOR SECTORS
FROM A SINGLE RECORD
When requesting one or more sectors from a single record, your request
must include one of the four identifying mnemonics listed below, its re-
spective value, and the mnemonic for each sector to be retrieved.
IBE$$ BE number, 10 character positions
ICOMI COMIREX number, 10 character
positions
INPIC NPIC number, 12 character positions
MRN$$ machine reference number, 6
character positions
BE and machine reference numbers need not be right or left justified. For
machine reference numbers no leading zeros are required, and no blank
spaces are required for unused positions. However, the formats for NPIC
and COMIREX numbers must be exactly as specified in Format and Mnemonics
for Records in the Installations Data File. Leave spaces for all unused
positions.
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The format of the request is this:
identifying Related Sector
Mnemonic., Value, emonic (s
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In each request the terms are separated by commas, not spaces. The request
is closed by pressing the RETURN and LINE FEED keys [in that order], not
by a period. For example, this request would direct the computer to re-
trieve the IHEAD, IREAD, and INOTE sectors from the target record identi-
fied by machine reference number 3232:
This request would retrieve the ILOCA and IDESC sectors from the target
record identified by NPIC number 0165- 125
The spaces in the NPIC number indicate unused positions.
To retrieve all sectors from a given record specify ALL instead of
sector mnemonics. For example:
REQUESTS FOR THE SAME SECTOR
FROM SEVERAL RECORDS
When requesting the same sector from several records, your request
must include the appropriate sector mnemonic and one or more machine
reference numbers. These numbers are not preceded by the mnemonic MRN$$.
The format of the request is this:
Sector Machine Reference
CMnemoni Numbers J _cj
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in each request the terms are separated by commas, not spaces. The request
is closed by pressing the RETURN and LINE FEED keys (in that order], not
with a period. For example, these requests would retrieve the IHEAD and
ILOCA sectors from the records identified by the machine reference numbers
specified in each:
IHEAD,2,6,198
ILOCA,344,4843,13158
TRANSMITTING REQUESTS
ON A TELETYPEWRITER
The procedures for transmitting requests on ASR, KSR, and Kleinschmidt
teletypewriters are identical. Initialization and turnoff procedures and
procedures for correcting errors are explained in Introduction to the
Remote Access Computer Service.
You may submit as many requests as you wish in one transmission.
Begin typing each request at the left margin. Before transmitting your
first request, get a RYE READY message by pressing these keys in the order
listed:
ALT
MODE
if the computer system is available, you will receive a RYE READY message.
You will receive no other messages before transmitting a request. Then
call the program and transmit your request as indicated on the next page.
LEN is an abbreviation for logical equipment number; r/1 stands for the
RETURN and LINE FEED keys. If you want your output printed in the computer
room, specify LEN 600. In that case, you are responsible for picking up
your output; it will not be forwarded to you. Shortly after transmitting
your request, you will receive your output.
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ALT `
MODE
+ (SMK'\ simultaneously
Type STAR,LEN [of device to which
output will be sent]
YOUR COMPONENT CODE,NAME,EXTENSION
simultaneously
Type FIRST REQUEST
Omit next two steps if only one
request is being transmitted.
ALT
MODE
+ (SOS) simultaneously
For each subsequent request repeat
this & next step.
Type NEXT REQUEST
simultaneously
For example: ALT MODE
CTRL + SMK
STAR,102 r/l
1 :1
ALT MODE
CTRL + SOS
MRN$$,3232,IHEAD,IREAD,INOTE r/1
ALT MODE
CTRL + SOS
IHEAD,2,6,198 r/1
ALT MODE
CTRL + EOT
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TRANSMITTING REQUESTS
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If you elect to transmit requests on a DCT 2000, your card deck will
consist of one or more requests and the control cards shown below. You
may submit as many requests as you wish in one transmission. Instructions
for punching all control cards except a program header card can be found
in Introduction to the Remote Access Computer Service. Initialization and
turnoff procedures for the DCT 2000 are also explained in this publication.
To punch a program header card begin in column 1 and proceed to the
right. Separate entries with commas or 0-2-8 punches as indicated in this
format:
1 0
STAR,LEN2YOUR COMPONENT CODE,NAME,EXTENSION2
To punch a request begin in column 1 and proceed to the right. Punch
each request on a separate card and close each with an 0-2-8 punch.
1 Request
SOS
ogram
Header
SOS
1 Request
SOS
1 Request
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CRT REQUESTS
All requests transmitted via a CRT direct the computer to retrieve the
same sector from a maximum of five records. The sector to be retrieved is
identified by its mnemonic. Each record is identified on the basis of one
of the following mnemonics and its related value:
IBE$$ BE number, 10 character positions
ICOMI COMIREX number, 10 character positions
INPIC NPIC number, 12 character positions
MRN$$ machine reference number, 6 character
positions
BE and machine reference numbers need not be right or left justified. For
machine reference numbers no leading zeros are required, and no blank
spaces need be allowed for unused positions. However, the formats for
NPIC and COMIREX numbers must be exactly as specified in Format and
Mnemonics for Records in the Installations Data File. Leave spaces for
all unused positions. Instructions on when to type and transmit mnemonics
and values will be displayed as you run the program.
You have the option of displaying or printing your output. Sectors
will be displayed one at a time. If you elect to have your output printed,
printing will not begin until the program has been terminated. THE PAGE
TO BE PRINTED WILL NOT BE DISPLAYED BEFORE IT IS PRINTED. If you want
your output printed in the computer room, specify LEN 600 when calling
the program. In that case, you are responsible for picking up your output;
it will not be forwarded to you.
Each time you call the program you may run it for no more than thirty
minutes.
Initialization and turnoff procedures for CRTs are explained in
Introduction to the Remote Access Computer Service. After the program
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has been called, a message acknowledging the callup will be sent to the
teletypewriter associated with the CRT you are using. This is the only
message you will receive on this teletypewriter. Error messages, which are
listed in the next section, will be displayed on the CRT screen when appro-
priate.
Callup procedures for the display and print options are identical.
CR and LF are abbreviations for the carriage-return and line-feed keys;
EOM stands for end-of-message key; LEN is an abbreviation for logical
equipment number.
You may terminate the program at any time by pressing function switch
TYPE
ERASE
PAGE
STAR,LEN [of CRT you are using]
YOUR COMPONENT CODE,NAME,EXTENSION
XMIT
PAGE
The UNSOL MSG switch will light up.
Press to turn it off. An acknowledg-
ment message will be printed by the
associated teletypewriter.
PRESS
FUNCTION
KEY
170
TO USE STAR D
IS
PLAY OPTION.
PRESS
FUNCTION
KEY
171
TO USE STAR P
RI
NT OPTION.
PRESS
FUNCTION
KEY
167
AT ANY TIME T
O
RETURN TO
Initial Display for Both Options
THIS DISPLAY.
PRESS FUNCTION KEY 160 AT ANY TIME TO TERMINATE
STAR PROGRAM.
Press only one of these switches (keys).
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DISPLAY OPTION: FUNCTION
SWITCH 170 PRESSED
Next Display
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ENTER - MRN XXXXXX SECTOR NAME XXXXX TO BE DISPLAYED.
TRANSMIT DISPLAY BY PRESSING CONTROL SWITCH - XMIT PAGE.
Requested sector will be displayed immediately. If you
do not have an MRN but do have another record identifier,
press function switch 173.
Next Display [Switch 173 Pressed]
ENTER-SECTOR NAME XXXXX TO BE DISPLAYED
INPIC XXXXXXXXXXXX IBE$$ XXXXXXXXXX
ICOMI XXXXXXXXXX
TRANSMIT DISPLAY BY PRESSING CONTROL SWITCH - XMIT PAGE.
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Type mnemonic of the sector you want over the X's.
Type at least one value for INPIC, IBE$$, or ICOMI.
Shortly after XMIT PAGE has been pressed, your
output will be displayed.
167
to submit more requests, or
160
to terminate the program
PRINT OPTION: FUNCTION
SWITCH 171 PRESSED
Next Display
PRESS FUNCTION KEY 170 FOR MRN PAGE.
PRESS FUNCTION KEY 171 FOR WAC-NPIC PAGE.
PRESS FUNCTION KEY 172 FOR BE$$ PAGE.
PRESS FUNCTION KEY 173 FOR COMIREX PAGE.
PRESS FUNCTION KEY 167 TO RETURN TO PRINT OR DISPLAY OPTION..
PRESS FUNCTION KEY 160 TO TERMINATE.
DATA IS NOT PRINTED OUT UNTIL STAR IS TERMINATED.
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Next Display
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One of the CRT pages listed in the previous display.
Follow the instructions given in this display. Then
XMIT
PAGE
If this is your first request for printed output,
this message will be displayed:
Place the cursor under the first X. Type one
LEN of an on-line printer. This message will
be displayed only once. Then
XMIT
PAGE
Your data is now being prepared for
printing. Printing will not begin
until the program is terminated.
160
to terminate the program
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ERROR MESSAGES
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FOUND NO MATCH FOR INDEX AAAAA: XXXXXXXXXXXX
[AAAAA = mnemonic identifying 1 record
XXXXXXXXXXXX = related value
The mnemonic and/or its related value is invalid.
Rerun the program and use a valid identifier.]
MRN XXXXXX DOESN'T EXIST
[XXXXXX = machine reference number]
SECTOR XXXXX DOES NOT EXIST IN IDF
[XXXXX = sector mnemonic]
SECTOR XXXXX OF MRN XXXXXX CONTAINS NO DATA
[XXXXX = sector mnemonic
XXXXXX = machine reference number]
RECEIPT AND CONTACT AID/ISB EXT " IF ANY ASSISTANCE IS NEEDED.
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SAMPLES OF OUTPUT
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The output presented on the following pages was printed in answer to
requests transmitted via a teletypewriter and a CRT.
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