T2 PLI questions

Hi everybody,
1) I want to know, at each clock cycle, the state of the eight thread in the two pool. I have posted a question about the presence of some thread monitors but I haven't had any reply. So, I want try to write a pli library that monitor the thread state registers in the RTL design. Is there a library that does a similar job in order to help me writing the PLI?
If you have alternative ideas on how to know the thread state please let me know.
2) Is it possible to know all the possible -vcs_run_args options (I suppose that most of them are arguments for the T2 PLI library)?
(I am using T2 v1.1)
Thanks,
pico

1. In the T2, there is already a message printed out every time a thread transitions CORE_RUNNING_STATUS
The message will be something like:
22650: nas_top[int_sync.int_cmp]: @22650 T4 Unparked
49450: nas_top[int_sync.int_cmp]: @49450 T6 Parked
51850: nas_top[int_sync.int_cmp]: @51850 T4 Parked
59450: nas_top[int_sync.int_cmp]: @59450 T4 Unparked
59450: nas_top[int_sync.int_cmp]: @59450 T6 Unparkedetc.
You can easily modify this to print every clock. The interesting data points are when threads transition and that is already printed out.
See file : $DV_ROOT/verif/env/common/verilog/int_sync/int.v
2. It is not difficult to know every +plusarg. Unfortunately processing runtime plusargs is not completely centralized,
or centrally documented.
In general, you may do a couple of things :
- Look in $DV_ROOT//verif/env/common/verilog/misc/plus_args.v for many common bench plusargs.
- Do a recursive grep for plusrag processing commands ("test$plusarg" or "mChkPlusarg" or "mGetPlusarg") ..
HTH

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Time Machine- Frequently Asked Questions

This post contains answers to many common, general questions about Time Machine.
It does not, however, cover diagnosis and correction of specific problems or errors. See the Time Machine - Troubleshooting *User Tip* at the top of this forum for such help.
General problems with Time Capsules are covered in the separate TimeCapsule forum, in the +Digital Life+ section, including the Using TIME MACHINE with a TIME CAPSULE *User Tip* also at the top of that forum.
*C o n t e n t s*
*1. How big a drive do I need for Time Machine?*
*2. What can TM back up, and where can it put it's backups?*
*3. Can I use my TM disk for other stuff?*
*4. Can I use one TM disk to back up 2 or more Macs?*
*5. I just bought an external drive. How do I get it to work with Time Machine?*
*6. Can I use a drive with other data already on it?*
*7. How can I tell what Time Machine is doing during (or after) a backup?*
*8. How can I tell what Time Machine is backing-up?*
*9. Why are my backups so large?*
*10. Can I tell Time Machine not to back up certain things?*
*11. What should I exclude, and what should I not exclude?*
*12. Should I delete old backups? If so, How?*
*13. How can I change TM's schedule of hourly backups?*
*14. How do I restore my entire system?*
*15. How do I restore selected items?*
*16. How can I restore a file/folder to an alternate location?*
*17. How can I see my backups, or the backups for a different Mac, via +Time Machine+ ?*
*18. How can I copy my TM backups to a different location?*
*19. How do I set up a new Mac from my old Mac's backups?*
*20. Once my Mac is backed-up, can I delete some stuff to save space?*
*21. How do I set up Time Machine to an internal or directly-connected external HD?*
*22. How do I set up Time Machine to a shared drive on another Mac?*
*23. How do I set up Time Machine to a Time Capsule or Airport Extreme?*
*24. What do the Time Machine icons in my Menubar and Dock do?*
_*1. How big a drive do I need for Time Machine?*_
A general "rule of thumb" is, TM needs 2 to 3 times as much space as the data it's backing-up (not necessarily the entire size of your internal HD).
But this varies greatly, depending on how you use your Mac. If you frequently add/update lots of large files, then even 3 times may not be enough. If you're a light user, 1.5 times might do. Unfortunately, it's rather hard to predict, so if in doubt, get a bigger one!
Also, there are some OSX features and 3rd-party applications that take up large amounts of backup space, for various reasons. See question #9 for details.
This is a trade-off between space and how long TM can keep it's backups, since TM will, by design, eventually use all the space available. But it won't just quit backing-up when it runs out: It starts deleting the oldest backups so it can keep making new ones. Thus, the more space it has, the longer it can keep your backups.
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_*2. What can TM back up, and where can it put it's backups?*_
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_*Time Machine can back up FROM*_ any internal or +directly connected+ drive/partition formatted with any variation of *Mac OSX Extended* (HFS+). Thus it cannot back up a +Boot Camp+ partition.
It cannot back up any network drive, including a Time Capsule, or a USB drive connected to a Time Capsule or Airport.
It will back-up your entire system (OSX, configuration, applications, user data, settings, preferences, etc. (less most caches, logs, trash, etc.), unless you specifically exclude things (see items 10 and 11).
In fact, by default, it will back up any such drive/partition (except the disk/partition where it's putting backups), unless you specifically exclude it.
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_*Time Machine can back up TO:*_
_*Local Drives:*_
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A directly-connected external disk (USB or FireWire)
A secondary internal disk or partition (but not your boot/OSX partition)
_*Network Drives:_*
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A Time Capsule
A USB disk connected to a Time Capsule
A "shared" disk/partition connected directly to another Mac running Leopard or Snow Leopard on the same local network
An available Mac OS X Server version 10.5 or 10.6 volume
Any such drive must have either the +Apple Partition Map+ or GUID *Partition Map Scheme,* and either the +Mac OS Extended (Journaled)+ or +Mac OS Extended (Case-sensitive, journaled)+ Format (except a Time Capsule, which has a fixed format).
Time Machine may back up to some 3rd-party network drives (NAS or Network Attached Storage devices), but only those that meet the criteria specified by Apple: Disks that can be used with Time Machine.
Be very careful here: just because a 3rd-party vendor claims to support Time Machine doesn't necessarily mean that Apple supports that configuration, or that it will work in all circumstances.
In some cases, Time Machine may back up to a USB drive connected to an Airport Extreme, but it's often unreliable and is not supported, as specified in the link above.
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You may find some "hacks" that might make other things work, in some cases, to a degree. But use them at your own risk.
First, since it's *unsupported by Apple,* there's nowhere to go when there's trouble.
Second, you're risking a future update preventing it from working, and perhaps rendering your backups useless just when you need them the most.
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*_Step-by-step setup instructions for:_*
An internal or directly-connected external HD: Question 21.
A shared drive on another Mac: Question 22.
A Time Capsule: #Q1 in the Using TIME MACHINE with a TIME CAPSULE *User Tip,* also at the top of the +Time Capsule+ forum.
A USB drive connected to a Time Capsule: #Q2 in the Using TIME MACHINE with a TIME CAPSULE *User Tip.*
A USB drive connected to an Airport Extreme: #Q2 in the Using Time Machine with a USB drive connected to an Airport Extreme *User Tip,* also at the top of the +Airport Extreme+ forum.
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_*3. Can I use my TM disk for other stuff?*_
Yes. TM will not delete anything you put there.
But it's much, much better to partition an external drive into 2 (or more) parts, also called volumes. Assign one to TM, for it's exclusive use for backups; use the other partition(s) however you want. To use a new drive, or one you don't mind erasing, see question #5. To add a partition to an existing drive that already has data on it, see question #6.
(Unfortunately, though, you can't partition a Time Capsule's internal disk. See #Q3 in the Using TIME MACHINE with a TIME CAPSULE *User Tip,* also at the top of the +Time Capsule+ forum.)
There are two reasons for this: first, TM will, eventually, fill all the empty space available to it before it begins deleting old backups. When it gets near full, you may not be able to put anything else there.
Second, if you ever want or have to delete all your old backups and start over (when you get a new Mac, or have certain problems), you can just erase the partition via Disk Utility; if there's other data there, it would be erased too. It is possible to delete individual backups via the TM interface, but it's one-at-a-time, so rather tedious (see question #12). But don't be tempted to just delete them via the Finder -- that can take a very long time, and hopelessly corrupt them.
For most purposes, each partition is treated as if it were a separate disk drive: each will be shown separately on your desktop and/or Finder sidebar, for example, using the name you assign to it.
Note that TM can be used to back-up any internal or directly-connected disk/partition that's formatted Mac OS Extended, including any "other" partitions on it's drive (but no network drives). But it's usually not a good idea to have your originals and backups on the same physical drive. If you don't want it to do that, exclude those disks/partitions from TM via TM's System Preferences > Options. (see question #10).
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_*4. Can I use one TM disk to back up 2 or more Macs?*_
Yes, if it's big enough (see question #1). TM keeps track of which computer is which (by a hardware identifier, not computer name), so it will always keep it's backups for each Mac separate from each other.
It is advisable, though, to partition an external disk that will be connected to your Macs into one volume for each Mac (see question #5 or #6 for instructions). You can't partition a Time Capsule's disk, but each Mac will have a separate +sparse bundle+ on a Time Capsule, so it's not as big an issue.
There are two reasons for this:
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First, TM will, eventually, fill all the space available to it before it begins deleting old backups. When multiple Macs are "competing" for the same backup space, TM might have room for several months of backups for one, but only a few weeks for another. This is especially likely to happen if you start backing-up a new Mac to a drive that already has a lot of backups from another Mac. TM on the new Mac will not delete backups from the other Mac, so when it needs space for new backups, it will delete the oldest backups from the new Mac instead.
Second, if you ever want or have to delete all the old backups for one Mac and start over, you can just erase the partition via Disk Utility; if there are other Mac's backups there, they would be erased also. If you replace one of the Macs, TM on the new one won't delete the backups from the old one. And sometimes it's advisable after certain problems.
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If you're backing-up to a USB disk connected to a Time Capsule or Airport Extreme, you can use separate partitions if desired, but it's less of an issue, since the backups for each Mac will be in separate +sparse bundles.+ Those can be deleted via the Finder if necessary.
If you're backing-up to a shared disk connected to another Mac on the same local network, there should be a separate partition for the Mac that the disk is connected to directly; the other Macs can share a partition or have their own, as you desire, since these will each be in separate +sparse bundles.+
It is possible to delete individual backups via the TM interface, but it's one-at-a-time, so rather tedious. See question #12. (And don't be tempted to just delete them via the Finder -- all sorts of things may go very wrong.)
See question #17 for how to view/restore from another Mac's backups.
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_*5. I just bought an external drive. How do I get it to work with Time Machine?*_
First decide if you're going to put other data on the drive. If so, see question #3 before proceeding. If you're making two or more partitions, it's usually a good idea to put your TM partition first, so you can adjust it later.
Second, consider whether your backups should be case-sensitive. That is the default if Time Machine formats it for you (and if you're backing up to a Time Capsule or other network device, TM will use a case-sensitive +sparse bundle,+ which you can't change.)
If any disk being backed-up is case-sensitive, then your backups must be case-sensitive also. There's no choice: TM can only back up that way. So if you think you might add a case-sensitive disk in the future, make your backup disk case-sensitive now.
But if all the disks/partitions being backed-up are case-ignorant, you may want your backups to be the same. If the backups are case-sensitive, TM can't restore an item if there's an item already in the same location with a conflicting name.
Example: you save a file named MYFILE, then later on change it to Myfile. You cannot restore the older MYFILE to replace the newer Myfile. Worse, if this happens, TM will not provide a list or log of the conflicting item(s)-- it just says "some items cannot be restored" and gives you the option to stop or continue.
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Most new disks come with various things on them that you don't need, and may even conflict with Time Machine. So even if the drive says "Mac Ready" or the like, you should erase and format it with the Disk Utility app (in your Applications/Utilities folder):
a. When Disk Utility starts, select the new drive in the sidebar (the line with the size and make/ID).
b. Select the Erase tab, then confirm. This will erase the entire disk. (If you want, you can select +Security Options,+ then +Zero-Out Data+ to physically erase the entire disk by writing over everything. This will take quite a while, and shouldn't be necessary, especially on a new disk. This may not work if the drive is already set up with a non-Apple *Partition Map Scheme,* such as is used on Windows. If that happens, just continue with item c.
c. Select the Partition tab, then set the number of partitions from the drop down menu (use 1 partition unless you wish to make more). Sometimes you can't change a MBR drive to GUID or APM and change the number of partitions at the same time; if that happens, make a single partition with GUID or APM first, then re-format with the desired number.
d. Click Options, then choose either GUID or +Apple Partition Map.+ For Time Machine, either will work, but GUID is usually preferred for other purposes on an Intel Mac; +Apple Partition Map+ for a PPC Mac.
e. For each partition, click on it (it will then be outlined in blue), then supply a name (this is the name that will appear on your desktop and/or Finder sidebar) and size (either by typing in the box or dragging the dividers in the diagram), and set the *Format type* for your Time Machine partition to either +Mac OS Extended (Journaled)+ or +Mac OS Extended (Case-sensitive, Journaled)+ as you decided above. Set any other partitions to the desired format.
f. When you've got everything the way you want it, click Apply and wait a few moments for the process to complete.
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_*6. Can I use a drive with other data already on it?*_
Maybe. First, verify that it has the correct *Partition Map Scheme* using Disk Utility (in your Applications/Utilities folder). Select the top line of your drive (with the size and make). Down towards the bottom of the panel will be the *Partition Map Scheme.* It should be either GUID or +Apple Partition Map.+ If this is not correct, the only way to use this disk for TM backups is to copy the data off somewhere else temporarily and reformat it into at least 2 partitions with the correct Partition Map Scheme per question #5 above, then copy the data back.
Also, partitions must use contiguous physical space on a disk, so just because your disk has enough total available space on it, there may not be enough contiguous space available for a new partition. The only way to tell is by trying -- if there isn't enough space, the partitioning will just fail without actually changing anything.
Before doing this, back-up the data you want to keep, just in case.
Here's how to partition without erasing:
a. When Disk Utility starts, select the drive in the sidebar (the line with the size and make/ID).
b. Click the Partition tab. DU will show a chart of the current partition(s), with the amount used in each shaded in light blue.
c. Click the partition you want to split. DU will outline it in blue.
d. Click the plus sign at the bottom. DU will split the partition into two parts, and name the new one the same as the old, but with "_2" appended.
e. Click the new partition; DU will outline it in blue.
f. Give it a name (this is the name that will appear on your desktop/Finder sidebar).
g. Adjust it's size, either by dragging the divider between the new and old partitions, or typing the desired size into the box.
h. Set the Format to +Mac OS Extended (Journaled)+ or +Mac OS Extended (Case-sensitive, journaled).+ See the pink box in question #5 to determine which you need.
i. When you have it the way you want it, click Apply.
j. The drive will be re-partitioned, unless DU can't get enough contiguous space; then it will send you an error message, and not change anything.
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There are some 3rd-party apps that will move data around so you can do the partition even when Disk Utility can't. But they all strongly recommend that you back-up the data first, "just in case" something goes wrong. Well, if you're going to do that, you might as well simply do the copy, then erase and reformat the disk, then copy the data back.
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_*7. How can I tell what Time Machine is doing during (or after) a backup?*_
If you press the TM icon in your Menubar, or right-click the TM icon in your Dock, and select +TM preferences,+ you may see "Preparing" (Leopard) or "Calculating Changes" (Snow Leopard); or a progress message ("xxx MB/GB of yyy MB/GB"), or a number of other messages; plus a progress bar (Preferences pane only; sometimes there's also a separate window with a progress bar).
For more detail, click here to download the +Time Machine Buddy+ widget. It shows the messages from your logs for one TM backup run at a time, in a small window. (If it doesn't seem to work, see #A1 in the Time Machine - Troubleshooting *User Tip,* also at the top of this forum.)
See the yellow box in #C2 in the Time Machine - Troubleshooting *User Tip,* for explanations of common messages.
If you see messages that seem to indicate an error, or if your backup fails, you should be able to find the message there, or in the Contents, along with one or more possible fixes. If that doesn't help, post a new thread in this forum with details, including all the messages, your setup (especially the destination for the backups), what you've done, and the results.
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_*8. How can I tell what Time Machine is backing-up?*_
Click here to download the TimeTracker app. It shows most of the files saved by TM for each backup, except the first (excluding some hidden/system files, etc.).
Some prefer the BackupLoupe application.
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_*9. Why are my backups so large?*_
There are some OSX features and 3rd-party applications that cause large Time Machine backups. Some common ones are any virtualization software, P2P or Torrent-type apps, and the Directory Protection feature of Tech Tools.
FileVault (System Preferences > Security) converts your entire Home Folder into a single, encrypted disk image. So any change to anything in your Home Folder is treated as a change to the encrypted image, and the whole thing is backed-up. TM minimizes the impact, though, by only backing it up when you log out, but it's still going to eat up a lot of space on your TM disk. Also, you can't view or restore individual items from your Home Folder via Time Machine; just the whole thing.
Some apps, such as Entourage, sometimes use a single file, often a database, to store their data. With Entourage, for example, every time you send or receive a single message, the whole database is changed, and will be backed-up the next time. Apple mail, of course, stores messages individually, so this doesn't happen.
If in doubt, use the +Time Tracker+ app to see what's taking-up the space. See question #8.
One solution is to simply exclude the item from TM so it isn't backed-up regularly, then when you do want it backed-up, just copy it somewhere that's not excluded. See question #10.
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_*10. Can I tell Time Machine not to back up certain things?*_
Sure. Go to TM's Preferences and click Options.
In the next panel, click the plus sign at the bottom.
In the sidebar of the next panel, select your computer, drive, or home folder as appropriate; then navigate to the file/folder you want to exclude. If you can't find it, and it's name starts with a dot (period), or it's in a top-level folder that doesn't appear when you click your internal HD in the sidebar, it's a hidden item. Click the +Show invisible items+ box to make it show up.
Select it, click Exclude, then Done.
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_*11. What should I exclude, and what should I not exclude?*_
First, TM automatically excludes most caches, work files, logs, trash, etc., so you don't need to worry about those (see below for the gory details).
You may want to exclude some special files/folders that cause extra-large backups (see question #9.)
Some folks exclude their Desktop and/or Downloads folders, as they use these for "working storage" and put the finished product in a permanent location that does get backed-up.
If you do a lot of step-by-step processing of large files, such as video processing, you might want to do it on a "scratch" disk, partition, or folder that you exclude from TM, so the intermediate steps won't all be backed-up. When done, be sure to put the finished product somewhere it will be backed-up.
Some people exclude their /System and/or /Library and/or /Applications folders, to save space. Generally this is unwise, as it won't save very much disk space, but will make recovery from a disk failure *very, very* tedious and time-consuming. You'd have to install OSX from your disc; migrate or restore your data; download and install the "combo" Software Update to bring your OS current; and reinstall all 3rd-party software and re-enter any license codes; then hope you didn't miss anything. Major hassle for minor space saving (usually 14-20 GB).
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*Details of automatically-excluded items:*
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Sometimes, changes to your iPhoto and/or Aperture libraries may not be backed-up if those apps are open.
Most things omitted are listed in a special "plist" on your system. See this file:
/System/Library/CoreServices/backupd.bundle/Contents/Resources/StdExclusions.pli st
A few others are excluded via special "extended attributes" on certain items, mostly in the iTunes and iPhoto libraries. These are automatically rebuilt or re-indexed when restored, so don't need to be backed-up.
To see which ones are excluded, open the Terminal app (in your Applications/Utilities folder). Be *very careful* with this app. It's a direct link into UNIX, the underpinnings of OSX, but without the protections of OSX.
In Terminal, the prompt looks like this: user-xxxxxx:~ <your name>$
(where <your name> is your short user name). It's followed by a non-blinking block cursor (unless it's been changed via Terminal > Preferences).
Copy the following after the prompt exactly, then press Return.
sudo mdfind "comapple_backupexcludeItem = 'com.apple.backupd'"
You'll be prompted to enter your Admin password (it won't be displayed). That will list the items excluded this way.
If you use Xcode, the "build" folders are not backed-up.
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_*12. Should I delete old backups? If so, How?*_
Under normal circumstances, you shouldn't have to. TM automatically "thins" (deletes) backups every time it does a new backup, on the following schedule:
"Hourly" backups after 24 hours (except the first of the day, which is a "Daily" backup).
"Daily" backups after a month (except the first of each week, which is a "Weekly" backup.)
"Weekly" backups are kept until TM needs the space for new backups; then one or more of the oldest weeklies will be deleted.
However, TM will never delete the backup copy of anything that was on the disk being backed-up at the time of any remaining backup. So all that's actually deleted are copies of items whose originals were changed or deleted before the next remaining backup.
But if you want or need to, you can delete either all backups of a particular file or folder, or an entire backup (sort of). Do not attempt this via the Finder. First, if you're on Leopard, be sure you have the "action" or "gear" icon in your Finder's toolbar +(Finder > View > Customize Toolbar).+ If there's no toolbar, click the lozenge at the upper-right of the Finder window's title bar.
Use the TM interface: +Enter Time Machine.+ (To delete backups for a different Mac, see question #17).
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Locate the backup or item you want to delete via the "cascade" of Finder windows.
If you want to delete all backups of a particular item, select it in the window.
Right-click the item (if you're on Leopard, Click the "gear" icon in the toolbar) and select either +Delete Backup+ (the entire backup) or +Delete all Backups of <item selected>.+
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You'll see a confirmation prompt, then one for your Administrator's password. This may take a while, especially over a network.
If you delete an entire backup, it will disappear from the timeline and the "cascade" of Finder windows, but it will not actually delete the backup copy of any item that was present at the time of any remaining backup. Thus you may not gain much space. This is usually fairly quick, but sometimes quite lengthy (if you exit TM, you may see a progress bar for it). Unfortunately, you cannot predict which will be fast and which won't.
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If you're backing-up over a network, there's an additional complication: Those backups are in a +sparse bundle,+ not a normal folder. A sparse bundle doesn't shrink automatically when things are removed from it, so you won't see how much space you've gained. TM will automatically "compact" a sparse bundle when it needs room for new backups, but you can do it manually via a command in the Terminal app (in your Applications/Utilities folder.
Be extremely careful when using Terminal. It is a direct interface into UNIX, the underpinning of OSX. Unlike the Finder, there are few protections against making a mistake, which can cause untold damage.
In Terminal, the prompt looks like this: user-xxxxxx:~ <your name>$
(where <your name> is your short user name). It's followed by a non-blinking block cursor (unless it's been changed via Terminal > Preferences).
At the prompt, type +*hdiutil compact+* followed by a space.
Then drag the Sparse Bundle to the Terminal window, and press Return.
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If you delete all backups of an item, TM will not back it up again unless/until it's changed, or TM does a "deep traversal" (see the yellow box in #C2 in theTime Machine - Troubleshooting *User Tip,* also at the top of this forum).
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_*13. How can I change TM's schedule of hourly backups?*_
It's usually best to let TM do it's hourly backups. It was designed to protect you best that way.
If they're using too much time or disk space, see item #9.
If they're slow or hanging, see item #D2 in the Time Machine - Troubleshooting *User Tip,* also at the top of this forum.
If you still want to do this, you can use the free Time Machine Editor.
It may change the following files, in your /System/Library/LaunchDaemons folder:
com.apple.backupd-attach.plist
com.apple.backupd-auto.plist
com.apple.backupd-wake.plist
com.apple.backupd.plist
It's a good idea to copy these somewhere safe before using the Editor. Then if there's a problem, you can delete the corrupted ones and put the copies back. Do not attempt to edit these yourself.
Also note that if you ever want to resume hourly backups, use Time Machine Editor to change back to that schedule before deleting the app. Otherwise, Time Machine will keep using the last schedule set by Time Machine Editor.
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_*14. How do I restore my entire system?*_
You can restore your entire system from it's backups, unless you excluded System folders (see item #11).
But do not try this full system restore from a *different Mac's* backups. If it boots at all, many things will likely go wrong. See these Apple articles for details: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2186 and http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3243 Instead, boot from your Install disc, erase your internal HD, install OSX, then use +Setup Assistant+ (see item #19 ).
To restore your entire system, you need the Leopard or Snow Leopard Install disc that came with your Mac (gray), or any retail Leopard (black) or Snow Leopard (white) disc. It doesn't matter what version it is (and doesn't violate the license if you borrow one), since you won't be loading OSX from it, just using the Installer utility. You can use either a Leopard or Snow Leopard disc to restore a Leopard backup, but only a Snow Leopard disc to restore a Snow Leopard backup.
If you backed-up multiple drives/partitions, note that this procedure will restore one OSX drive/partition at a time. Use the normal Time Machine "Star Wars" interface to restore data-only drives or partitions (see item #15).
If your backups are on a Time Capsule, connect to it via an Ethernet cable if possible; it will be much faster than WIFI. If your backups are on a disk connected to a Time Capsule or Airport Extreme, or a shared drive on another Mac on the same local network, connect it directly to your Mac if possible. It will be much faster than Ethernet or WIFI.
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a. Boot from the Leopard/Snow Leopard disc. Insert it and either wait for the +Mac OS X Install DVD+ window and double-click the "Install" icon; or power down, then start up normally while holding down the "C" key. That takes a few minutes.
b. Select your language from the list shown. On the next screen, select Utilities from the top menubar.
c. If you're restoring to a new disk, or one that may not be formatted properly, select +Disk Utility+ from the list of Utilities in the menubar, and format the drive: Select the top line (with the make and size), click the Partition tab and select +1 Partition+ from the the pop-up menu under *Volume Scheme.*
Give it a name (probably +Macintosh HD)+ under *Volume Information,* and select +Mac OS Extended (Journaled)+ for the Format unless you're certain you need +Mac OS Extended (Case-sensitive, Journaled).+ Click the Options button below the box, and select GUID for an Intel Mac, or +Apple Partition Map+ for a PPC Mac and click the OK button, then Apply. That should only take a few moments. Quit Disk Utility and you should see the Utilities menu again.
d. Select +Restore from Backups+, and follow the on-screen instructions:
e. You'll be prompted to select the disk where your TM backups are (or search for a Time Capsule). If you're restoring from a network drive (instead of connecting it directly), click the Airport icon in the Menubar and join the network.
f. You'll next be prompted to select which of the backups you want, and, if you backed-up multiple OSX drives/partitions, which one to restore from. There will be a list showing the date & time of each completed backup of the disk selected, and the version of OSX on that backup. Note that the times on the list may not match your current time zone: they may be shown in *U.S. Pacific Time.*
g. You're also prompted to select a destination (probably your internal HD), then a confirmation, then the process starts.
h. If you want to monitor the installation, select Window, then +Show Log+ and +Show All logs+ from the menubar.
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This is, naturally, a lengthy process, but your Mac will be restored exactly as it was at the time of the backup you selected (unless, of course, you excluded things from TM backups). Then your Mac will start up normally.
When it does, you should immediately turn Time Machine off, as it's next backup will probably be a full one -- everything it just restored is considered changed and will be backed-up again. You cannot prevent this, only delay it. It will of course take quite a while, and a lot of space on your TM disk, so you may wish to wait until you're sure your system is the way you want it, or even erase your TM disk with Disk Utility and let your backups start anew.
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_*15. How do I restore selected items?*_
Time Machine has special handling for the data in these Apple applications: *Address Book, Mail,* and iPhoto. See below.
All other data (including apps) is handled via the Finder. There's a demonstration of two ways in the Time Machine Tutorial. With a Finder window open, +Enter Time Machine.+ Locate the item you want to restore in the "cascade" of Finder windows, select it, click Restore in the lower right, and TM will put the selected version in the same place it was saved from.
Note that what you see once you're in Time Machine depends on how your Finder window appeared before you clicked the TM icon. If you were on your Desktop, you'll see a Finder window showing only your desktop; if on your home folder, when you get into TM, that's what you'll see. Once there, you cannot add a sidebar for other selections, or the toolbar (you may need the "gear" icon) by clicking the lozenge in the upper right. If you need these, select them before entering Time Machine.
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*Address Book*
Start with the +Address Book+ application, then click the Time Machine icon in your Dock.
Navigate to the desired backup, select whatever you want to restore, and click the Restore button.
Note that you cannot restore Address Book data to an alternate location via this method.
*Apple Mail*
Start with the Mail application, then click the Time Machine icon in your Dock.
Navigate to the desired backup, select the mailbox you want to restore from (and individual messages if desired), and click the Restore button.
TM will make a new folder named +Time Machine+ in the +On My Mac+ section, containing a +Recovered Messages+ mailbox. This avoids duplicating messages in the selected mailbox; you can move or delete individual messages wherever you wish.
If you restore additional mailboxes or messages, Time Machine will make a separate +Recovered Messages-n+ mailbox for them.
Note that you cannot restore Mail data to an alternate location via this method.
iPhoto
Start with the iPhoto application, then click the Time Machine icon in your Dock (or +File > Browse Backups+ from the menubar.
Navigate to the desired backup. Select the photo(s) you want to restore , and click the Restore button (or, to restore them all, click +Restore All).+
Note that you cannot restore iPhotos to an alternate location via this method.
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In most cases, if you +Enter Time Machine+ with an item selected that wasn't present (or was excluded) when some of the backups were done, those backups will be grayed-out in the Timeline on the right, and you can't select them. For example, if you recently created a new mailbox, and +Enter Time Machine+ from Mail with that mailbox selected, only backups made since that mailbox was created will appear normally; earlier ones will be grayed-out.
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_*16. How can I restore a file/folder to an alternate location?*_
First, if you're on Leopard, be sure you have the "action" or "gear" icon in your Finder's toolbar +(Finder > View > Customize Toolbar).+ If there's no toolbar, click the lozenge at the upper-right of the Finder window's title bar.
Then locate and select the desired item as above, click the "gear" icon in the Finder window (or, on Snow Leopard, right-click it), then +Restore <item selected> to ...".+
Then you'll see a prompt where you can select a location, and TM will place it there.
To use the backups from a different Mac, see item #17.
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_*17. How can I see my backups, or the Backups for a different Mac, via +Time Machine+ ?*_
TM keeps the backups for each Mac separate, and normally only shows the ones for the Mac it's running on, even if there are other Macs' backups on the same disk/partition.
Also, sometimes TM will start a new "sequence" of backups, as if they were from a different Mac.
To see these "other" backups, you need the (badly named) +*Browse Other Time Machine Disks*+ option. It's available by holding down the Option key while selecting the TM icon in your Menubar, or by right-clicking the TM icon in your Dock.
You'll see a selection screen showing all the disks/partitions that have TM backups on them. Select the one you want, and you'll be taken to the normal TM "Star Wars" display, where you should see all the backups on that disk/partition.
If the backups you want were made over a network, you may have to manually mount the +sparse bundle+ they're in, by double-clicking it via the Finder, for them to show up in the selection screen.
You may not be able to restore such items normally, to their original location; you'll need to restore them to an +alternate location+ per item #16.
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_*18. How can I copy my TM backups to a different location?*_
In many cases, you can copy your Time Machine backups to a new location, with some restrictions:
If your backups were made to an internal or directly-connected USB or FireWire disk or partition, you must copy all the backups for all the Macs that were backed-up to the same disk/partition that way.
You cannot pick and choose a group of individual backups to copy -- it's "all or nothing."
You cannot merge two or more sets of backups, even for the same Mac.
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Part of the complexity here is because Time Machine stores it's backups differently depending on how they were made:
+*Local backups+* (made to an internal disk or a USB or FireWire disk connected directly to a Mac) are stored in a folder named "Backups.backupdb", at the top level of the drive/partition.
+*Network backups+* (made over a network, whether via WIFI or Ethernet) are stored inside a +*sparse bundle+* at the top level of the drive, in a folder named "Backups.backupdb".
Normally, you cannot just switch from one method to the other.
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The method of copying is different for Leopard and Snow Leopard; how the backups were made; and whether you're changing from local to network, or vice-versa.
Note that below, a "volume" is either an entire disk drive or a partition on a disk drive.
Unless the new volume is a Time Capsule's internal HD (which is pre-formatted), it must be formatted per item #5, especially the pink box there (with a couple of exceptions noted below).
Before starting to copy, de-select the old destination via TM Preferences (select "none"). When done, select the new destination.
Copying backups will take a long time under the best of circumstances; even a small set of backups will contain +several hundred thousand+ files; a large one may number in the millions.
If the copy fails, and everything else seems correct, try Repairing the old backups, per #A5 in the Time Machine - Troubleshooting *User Tip.*
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_*To copy LOCAL BACKUPS from one volume to another LOCAL VOLUME:_*
*SNOW LEOPARD:* See the *Mac OS X v10.6: How to transfer your back ups from your current hard drive to a new hard drive* section, towards the bottom of this Apple article: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1427 Note that if the old volume is formatted +Mac OS Extended (case-sensitive, journaled),+ the new one must be formatted the same.
Or, use the procedure for Leopard:
LEOPARD: You cannot copy +*local backups+* properly from one volume to another via the Leopard Finder. But you can duplicate the backups to a different volume via Disk Utility (in your Applications/Utilities folder).
Note that you must duplicate an *entire volume* to another *entire volume* -- if you have other items on the old volume, they will be copied, too (this is a bad idea: see question #3 above). Also, any data already on the new volume will be erased.
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a. Via Time Machine Preferences, de-select the volume (select "none"). Quit System Preferences.
b. Be sure to format the new drive correctly. See item #5 for instructions.
c. Connect both drives to your Mac, via separate ports if possible, then open a Finder window. Make sure both volumes are shown in the sidebar (if not, from the Menubar select Preferences > Sidebar, and check the box to show +External disks+ in the sidebar). Leave the Finder window open.
d. Start Disk Utility, select either volume (indented under the main drive line), and click the Restore tab.
e. Drag the old volume to the Source box, and the new volume to the Destination box.
f. Check the +Erase destination+ box, then the Restore button. This may take a long time.
g. When the duplication is complete, note that Disk Utility has *+changed the name+* of the destination volume to be the same as the source. You do not want to leave it that way, so immediately rename one of them. In the sidebar of the Finder window opened above, right-click the one you want to rename. When done, look back at the Disk Utility display to be sure you renamed the right one, then quit Disk Utility.
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_*To copy TIME CAPSULE BACKUPS to ANOTHER TIME CAPSULE:_*
See the *Time Capsule and Mac OS X v10.6: How to transfer your back up from an existing Time Capsule to a new one* section towards the bottom of this Apple article: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1427
_*To copy NETWORK BACKUPS to a USB drive to be used on a NETWORK (or to a Time Capsule):_*
*SNOW LEOPARD:* First, configure Time Machine to back up to the new network location, and start a backup. As soon as the +sparse bundle+ is created, cancel the backup. Then, if possible, connect the new drive directly to your Mac (or the Time Capsule via Ethernet). Use the Finder to mount the new sparse bundle, and delete the Backups.backupdb folder inside it. Then drag the Backups.backupdb folder from the old +sparse bundle+ to the new +sparse bundle.+
LEOPARD: If possible, connect the new drive directly to your Mac (or the Time Capsule via Ethernet). Use the Finder to drag the +sparse bundle+ from the old volume to the new one. The problem here is, the copied sparse bundle will have the same +maximum size+ as the old one, so it may not be able to use the entire volume for backups.
_*To copy NETWORK BACKUPS to be used LOCALLY:_*
*SNOW LEOPARD:* Connect the old drive directly to your Mac if possible. Use the Finder to mount the old sparse bundle, then drag the Backups.backupdb folder from the sparse bundle to the top level of the new volume. Note that in this case, the new volume must be formatted +Mac OS Extended (case-sensitive, journaled).+
LEOPARD: Network backups cannot be copied to be used locally.
_*To copy LOCAL BACKUPS to be used on a NETWORK:_*
*SNOW LEOPARD:* First, configure Time Machine to back up to the network location, and start a backup. As soon as the +sparse bundle+ is created, cancel the backup. Then, if possible, connect the new drive directly to your Mac. Use the Finder to mount the new sparse bundle, and delete the Backups.backupdb folder inside it. Then drag the Backups.backupdb folder from the old volume to the new +sparse bundle.+
LEOPARD: Local backups cannot be copied to be used on a network.
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_*19. How do I set up a new Mac from my old Mac's backups?*_
The easiest way to set up a new Mac if you already have a Mac, is to use +Setup Assistant,+ which starts automatically when you start up your shiny new Mac.
There's a little demonstration of this towards the end of the Time Machine Tutorial.
First, you'll see a Welcome video in many languages, then a screen to select your Country, then one to select your Keyboard.
The next screen says "Do you already own a Mac?" and "Would you like to transfer" followed by four options:
From another Mac
From another volume on this Mac
From another Mac's Time Machine Backups
Do not transfer
To transfer directly from another Mac, you must connect them via FireWire cable, Ethernet cable, or an Airport; and start up the other Mac in +Target Disk+ mode (start up while holding down the T key).
To transfer from Time Machine backups, they can be on an external FireWire or USB drive, or a Time Capsule. If they're on a Time Capsule, connect to it via Ethernet cable if possible. If they were made on a USB drive connected to a Time Capsule or Airport, connect the drive directly to your Mac if possible. If the backups are on an internal HD on another Mac, connect that Mac in +Target Disk+ mode as above.
If you have a "clone" of your old Mac on an external HD, made via CarbonCopyCloner, SuperDuper, or the like, it's the equivalent of the old Mac: select +From Another Mac+ and connect the drive.
If you selected +Time Machine backups,+ then select your TM backups on the next screen. (If they're not shown, connect the drive, or click Join if they're on a Time Capsule).
Next is the selection for what you want to transfer. You'll see four checkboxes:
Users
Applications
Settings
Other Files and Folders
These are "yes" or "no" selections: you can select which users to transfer, but otherwise you can't pick and chose individual items in those categories.
In nearly all cases, select all four and click the Transfer button (as soon as it completes calculating all the sizes). +Setup Assistant+ will then transfer everything; when you restart, your Mac will be just like the old one: users, passwords, configuration, etc.
Note that +Setup Assistant+ is smart enough not to replace newer Apple apps that came with the new Mac with older versions from the backups.
In some cases, there may be a few exceptions:
If transferring from a PPC Mac to an Intel Mac, some PPC applications may not work properly, or at all. See this Apple article: http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1963?viewlocale=en_US
You may have to re-enter serial numbers/purchase codes for some 3rd-party applications.
Very rarely, complex 3rd-party apps that were installed with special installers, and put files in unexpected places, may need to be reinstalled (using their installer) to work properly.
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_*20. Once my Mac is backed-up, can I delete some stuff to save space?*_
+*NO, NO, NO !+* That is a +*terrible idea !+*
First, the whole point of a good backup strategy is to have (at least) two copies of everything important, in (at least) two separate places. If you delete the originals, you no longer have backups! When your TM drive fails (and all disk drives fail, sooner or later), you risk losing your +*only remaining copy.+*
Second, Time Machine will, eventually, delete the backup copies of anything that's no longer on your system. The timing varies, depending on how long things were on your system before being deleted, how often backups were run, and how much space is on your TM drive: it may be as long as your oldest backup, or as short as 24 hours.
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_*21. How do I set up Time Machine to an internal or directly-connected external HD?*_
If you connect an external drive to your Mac, and Time Machine is not set up, OSX will ask if you want to use the drive for Time Machine backups. If you click the +Use as Backup Disk+ button, it will set up Time Machine automatically.
But there may be some problems with that, so we recommend doing it this way:
First, set up the drive for use with Time Machine. See item #5 for instructions on setting up a new drive, or one without any data you want to keep. See item #6 to add a partition for Time Machine to an existing drive that already has data that you want to keep.
Next, if the +Time Machine+ application isn't already in your Dock, drag it there from your Applications folder.
Right-click it and select +(Open) Time Machine Preferences.+ Check the box to +Show Time Machine status in the menu bar+ and click the +Select Disk+ button (on Leopard, this will be either +Choose Backup Disk+ or +Change Disk.)+ Select the desired drive/partition from the list and click the +Use for Backup+ button.
In the +Next Backup+ area of the TM Preference panel there should be a 120-second countdown until the backup starts.
Note that the first backup will copy the entire contents of your system, except for a few things that are skipped automatically, such as system work files, most caches, your logs, trash, etc., and anything else you may have excluded (see item #10 and item #11) so it will be rather lengthy, depending on how much data is on your system, how your Time Machine disk is connected, and how busy your Mac is.
You can continue to use your Mac while TM is backing-up, and you can even cancel a backup if necessary, but to make the first full backup as fast as possible, try not to overload your Mac or cancel the backup.
See item #24 for information on the two Time Machine icons you just added.
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_*22. How do I set up Time Machi

Hi, Nubz!
Yes, I just saw that, and am still chuckling.
Maybe that will mollify the Jive gods?
Thanks again,
Jim

Questions on Print Quote report

Hi,
I'm fairly new to Oracle Quoting and trying to get familiar with it. I have a few questions and would appreciate if anyone answers them
1) We have a requirement to customize the Print Quote report. I searched these forums and found that this report can be defined either as a XML Publisher report or an Oracle Reports report depending on a profile option. Can you please let me know what the name of the profile option is?
2) When I select the 'Print Quote' option from the Actions drop down in the quoting page and click Submit I get the report printed and see the following URL in my browser.
http://<host>:<port>/dev60cgi/rwcgi60?PROJ03_APPS+report=/proj3/app/appltop/aso/11.5.0/reports/US/ASOPQTEL.rdf+DESTYPE=CACHE+P_TCK_ID=23731428+P_EXECUTABLE=N+P_SHOW_CHARGES=N+P_SHOW_CATG_TOT=N+P_SHOW_PRICE_ADJ=Y+P_SESSION_ID=c-RAuP8LOvdnv30grRzKqUQs:S+P_SHOW_HDR_ATTACH=N+P_SHOW_LINE_ATTACH=N+P_SHOW_HDR_SALESUPP=N+P_SHOW_LN_SALESUPP=N+TOLERANCE=0+DESFORMAT=RTF+DESNAME=Quote.rtf
Does it mean that the profile in our case is set to call the rdf since it has reference to ASOPQTEL.rdf in the above url?
3) When you click on submit button do we have something like this in the jsp code: On click call ASOPQTEL.rdf. Is the report called using a concurrent program? I want to know how the report is getting invoked?
4) If we want to customize the jsp pages can you please let me know the steps involved in making the customizations and testing them.
Thanks and Appreciate your patience
-PC

1) We have a requirement to customize the Print Quote report. I searched these forums and found that this report can be defined either as a XML Publisher report or an Oracle Reports report depending on a profile option. Can you please let me know what the name of the profile option is?
I think I posted it in one of the threads2) When I select the 'Print Quote' option from the Actions drop down in the quoting page and click Submit I get the report printed and see the following URL in my browser.
http://<host>:<port>/dev60cgi/rwcgi60?PROJ03_APPS+report=/proj3/app/appltop/aso/11.5.0/reports/US/ASOPQTEL.rdf+DESTYPE=CACHE+P_TCK_ID=23731428+P_EXECUTABLE=N+P_SHOW_CHARGES=N+P_SHOW_CATG_TOT=N+P_SHOW_PRICE_ADJ=Y+P_SESSION_ID=c-RAuP8LOvdnv30grRzKqUQs:S+P_SHOW_HDR_ATTACH=N+P_SHOW_LINE_ATTACH=N+P_SHOW_HDR_SALESUPP=N+P_SHOW_LN_SALESUPP=N+TOLERANCE=0+DESFORMAT=RTF+DESNAME=Quote.rtf
Does it mean that the profile in our case is set to call the rdf since it has reference to ASOPQTEL.rdf in the above url?
Yes, your understanding is correct.3) When you click on submit button do we have something like this in the jsp code: On click call ASOPQTEL.rdf. Is the report called using a concurrent program? I want to know how the report is getting invoked?
No, there is no conc program getting called, you can directly call a report in a browser window, Oracle reports server will execute the report and send the HTTP response to the browser.4) If we want to customize the jsp pages can you please let me know the steps involved in making the customizations and testing them.
This is detailed in many threads.Thanks
Tapash

Satellite P300D-10v - Question about warranty

HI EVERYBODY
I have these overheating problems with my laptop Satellite P300D-10v.
I did everything I could do to fix it without any success..
I get the latest update of the bios from Toshiba. I cleaned my lap with compressed air first and then disassembled it all and cleaned it better.(it was really clean insight though...)
BUT unfortunately the problem still exists...
So i made a research on the internet and I found out that most of Toshiba owners have the same exactly problem with their laptop.
Well i guess this is a Toshiba bug for many years now.
Its a really nice lap, cool sound (the best in laptop ever) BUT......
So I wanted to make a question. As i am still under warranty, can i return this laptop and get my money back or change it with a different one????
If any body knows PLS let me know.
chears
Thanks in advance

Hi
I have already found you other threads.
Regarding the warranty question;
If there is something wrong with the hardware then the ASP in your country should be able to help you.
The warranty should cover every reparation or replacement.
But I read that you have disasembled the laptop at your own hand... hmmm if you have disasembled the notebook then your warrany is not valid anymore :(
I think this should be clear for you that you can lose the warrany if you disasemble the laptop!
By the way: you have to speak with the notebook dealer where you have purchased this notebook if you want to return the notebook
The Toshiba ASP can repair and fix the notebook but you will not get money from ASP.
Greets

Question regarding NULL and forms

Hi all, i have a survey that im working on that will be sent via email.
I'm having an issue though. if i have a multiple choice question, and the user only selects one of the choices, all the unselected choices return as NULL. is there a way i can filter out anytihng that says "NULL" so it only shows the selected options?
thanks.
here is the page that retrieves all the data. thanks
<body>
1) Is this your first visit to xxxxxxx? <%=request.getParameter("stepone") %>

 
2) How did You Learn About xxxxxxx?
<%=request.getParameter("steptwoOne") %>
 
 <%=request.getParameter("steptwoTwo") %>
 
 <%=request.getParameter("steptwoThree") %>
 
 <%=request.getParameter("steptwoFour") %>
 
 <%=request.getParameter("steptwoOther") %>

 
3) What was your main reason for visiting xxxxx?
<%=request.getParameter("stepthreeOne") %>
 
 <%=request.getParameter("stepthreeTwo") %>
 
 <%=request.getParameter("stepthreeThree") %>
 
 <%=request.getParameter("stepthreeFour") %>
 
 <%=request.getParameter("stepthreeOther") %>

4) did you find the information you were looking for on this site?
<%=request.getParameter("stepfour") %>
 
<%=request.getParameter("stepfourOther") %>

5) Do you plan on using this website in the future?
<%=request.getParameter("stepfive") %>
6) What is your gender
<%=request.getParameter("stepsix") %>
7) What is your age group
<%=request.getParameter("stepseven") %>
8) Would you like to take a moment and tell us how we can improve your experience on xxxxxxxxxx?
<%=request.getParameter("stepeightFeedback") %>

i was messing around and came up with this. it doesnt remove the null, but if it is null it adds ABC beside it. so i think i might be getting close. i just need to figure out how to replace the null.
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<%=request.getParameter("steptwoFour") %>
 <% if (request.getParameter("steptwoFour") == null ) {
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 <% out.print("abc"); %>
 <% }
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Anyone know how to remove Overdrive books from my iphone that have been transferred from my computer? They do not show up on itunes. I see a lot of answers to this question but they all are based on being able to see the books in iTunes.

How do I remove Overdrive books from the library that were downloaded onto my computer then transferred to my iphone? The problem is that they do not show up in iTunes.
I see this question asked a lot when I google, but they always give answers that assumes you can find the books in iTunes either under the books tab, or the audio books tab or in the music. They do not show up anywhere for me. They do not remove from the app like the ones I downloaded directly onto my iphone.the related archived article does not answer it either. I even asked a guy working at an apple store and he could not help either. Anybody...?
Thanks!

there is an app called daisydisk on mac app store which will help you see exactly where the memory is focused and consumed try using that app and see which folders are using more memory

Basic question

Hello, i have a basic question. if i have defined 2 fields in a cube or a dso:
Name Quantity
and from the external flat file i get some characters for my quantity field. would my load fail? for standard dso and for write optimized?
NOTE: quantity field is a keyfigure defined as numeric.
and the load coming in has "VIKPATEL" for Quantity field and not numbers.
thanks

Hi Vik,
Yes, the load will fail.
May be you coud first load this data into BW (into PSA) and set both fields as characters fields. Then you can create DSO, do transformation from this PSA to the DSO, and put your logic as to what do you want to do with those Quantity that is not number (e.g. convert to 0, or 'Not assgined', etc).
You can use transfer rule, or a clean up ABAP code in the start routine.
Hope this helps.

Mid 2010 15" i5 Battery Calibration Questions

Hi, I have a mid 2010 15" MacBook Pro 2.4GHz i5.
Question 1: I didn't calibrate my battery when I first got my MacBook Pro (it didn't say in the manual that I had to). I've had it for about a month and am doing a calibration today, is that okay? I hope I haven't damaged my battery? The calibration is only to help the battery meter provide an accurate reading of how much life it has remaining, right?
Question 2: After reading Apple's calibration guide, I decided to set the MacBook Pro to never go to sleep (in Energy Saver System Preference) and leave it on overnight so it would run out of power and go to sleep, then I'd leave it in that state for at least 5 hours before charging it. When I woke up, the light on the front wasn't illuminated. It usually pulsates when in Sleep. Expectedly, it wouldn't wake when pressing buttons on the keyboard. So, what's happened? Is this Safe Sleep? I didn't see any "Your Mac is on reserve battery and will shut down" dialogues or anything similar, as I was asleep! I've left it in this state while I'm at work and will charge it this afternoon. Was my described method okay for calibration or should I have done something different?
Question 3: Does it matter how quickly you drain your battery when doing a calibration? i.e is it okay to drain it quickly (by running HD video, Photo Booth with effects etc) or slowly (by leaving it idle or running light apps)?
Thanks.
Message was edited by: Fresh J

Fresh J:
A1. You're fine calibrating the battery now. You might have gotten more accurate readings during the first month if you'd done it sooner, but no harm has been done.
A2. Your machine has NOT shut down; it has done exactly what it was supposed to do. When the power became critically low, it first wrote the contents of RAM to the hard drive, then went to sleep. When the battery was completely drained some time later, the MBP went into hibernation and the slepp light stopped pulsing and turned off. In that state the machine was using no power at all, but the contents of your RAM were still saved. Once the AC adapter was connected, a press of the power button would cause those contents to be reloaded, and the machine would pick up again exactly where you left off. It is not necessary to wait for the battery to be fully charged before using the machine on AC power, but do leave the AC adapter connected for at least two hours after the battery is fully charged. Nothing that you say you've done was wrong, and nothing that you say has happened was wrong.
A3. No, it does not matter.

Jabber/WebEx Connect SSO Questions

I've got a few questions around exactly what needs to be done to get SAML working for our Connect accounts to successfully authenticate from Jabber for Windows, Mac, iPhone, and Android.
We have both a Meeting Center and Connect account under WebEx using Loose Coupled Integration. Just this past week I enabled SAML for our Meeting Center accounts which went off without a hitch with the exception of Meeting Center integration with Jabber, which is now broken with a message about SSO enabled Meeting Sites not being supported (I think this would maybe be fixed if we had Tight Coupled Integration with our two account?).
Anyway, my questions are...
For Windows, I understand all clients will need to be reinstalled with the MSI argument for the SSO_ORG_DOMAIN switch I've read about, is that correct? Are there any other switches needed for the reinstall?
How will this work with the Mac and mobile clients? There's obviously no command line options to specify for the installations here, will they just know to kick over to my IdP for authentication once they see an email address that falls under an org with SSO enabled? If so, why does the Windows client need to be completely reinstalled and not just know to find the IdP from the Cloud Connect service like Meeting Center does with the Productivity Tools?
We're just doing this for our Connect Web IM accounts, not attempting any sort of SSO with the phone accounts/UC integration yet.
Any ideas on getting the Meeting Center integration into Jabber working again?

I'd suggest posting your question over on the Jabber Pilot forum, as this forum is specific to Jabber Guest questions:
https://supportforums.cisco.com/community/4551/jabber-pilot-support
-jim

My iPad wont let me download apps bc security questions, but when I try to make them it freezes

Every time I try to download an app it tells me I need to update my security questions, but once I click to make the questions the box goes white. So I'm not sure how to fix it

The new questions show on your account on http://appleid.apple.com ? If they do then try logging out and back into your account on your phone (assuming that is where you are trying to purchase from) and see if the new questions then show on it.

ASA VPN QUESTION

Hi All
The question is pretty simple. I can successfully connect to my ASA 5505 firewall via cisco vpn client 64 bit , i can ping any ip address on the LAN behind ASA but none of the LAN computers can see or ping the IP Address which is assigned to my vpn client from the ASA VPN Pool.
The LAN behind ASA is 192.168.0.0 and the VPN Pool for the cisco vpn client is 192.168.30.0
I would appreciate some help pls
Here is the config:
ASA Version 7.2(4)
hostname ciscoasa
domain-name default.domain.invalid
enable password J7NxNd4NtVydfOsB encrypted
passwd 2KFQnbNIdI.2KYOU encrypted
names
name 192.168.0.11 EXCHANGE
name x.x.x.x WAN
name 192.168.30.0 VPN_POOL2
interface Vlan1
nameif inside
security-level 100
ip address 192.168.0.1 255.255.255.0
interface Vlan2
nameif outside
security-level 0
ip address WAN 255.255.255.252
interface Ethernet0/0
switchport access vlan 2
<--- More --->
interface Ethernet0/1
interface Ethernet0/2
interface Ethernet0/3
interface Ethernet0/4
interface Ethernet0/5
interface Ethernet0/6
interface Ethernet0/7
boot system disk0:/asa724-k8.bin
ftp mode passive
clock timezone EEST 2
clock summer-time EEDT recurring last Sun Mar 3:00 last Sun Oct 4:00
dns server-group DefaultDNS
domain-name default.domain.invalid
object-group protocol TCPUDP
protocol-object udp
protocol-object tcp
access-list nk-acl extended permit tcp any interface outside eq smtp
access-list nk-acl extended permit tcp any interface outside eq https
access-list customerVPN_splitTunnelAcl standard permit 192.168.0.0 255.255.255.0
access-list inside_nat0_outbound extended permit ip 192.168.0.0 255.255.255.0 VPN_POOL2 255.255.255.0
access-list inside_access_in extended permit ip any any
access-list VPN_NAT extended permit ip VPN_POOL2 255.255.255.0 192.168.0.0 255.255.255.0
pager lines 24
logging enable
logging asdm informational
mtu inside 1500
mtu outside 1500
ip local pool VPN_POOL2 192.168.30.10-192.168.30.90 mask 255.255.255.0
icmp unreachable rate-limit 1 burst-size 1
asdm image disk0:/asdm-524.bin
no asdm history enable
arp timeout 14400
global (inside) 10 interface
global (outside) 1 interface
nat (inside) 0 access-list inside_nat0_outbound
nat (inside) 1 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0
nat (outside) 10 access-list VPN_NAT outside
static (inside,outside) tcp interface smtp EXCHANGE smtp netmask 255.255.255.255
static (inside,outside) tcp interface https EXCHANGE https netmask 255.255.255.255
access-group inside_access_in in interface inside
access-group nk-acl in interface outside
route outside 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0 x.x.x.x 1
timeout xlate 3:00:00
timeout conn 1:00:00 half-closed 0:10:00 udp 0:02:00 icmp 0:00:02
timeout sunrpc 0:10:00 h323 0:05:00 h225 1:00:00 mgcp 0:05:00 mgcp-pat 0:05:00
timeout sip 0:30:00 sip_media 0:02:00 sip-invite 0:03:00 sip-disconnect 0:02:00
timeout sip-provisional-media 0:02:00 uauth 0:05:00 absolute
aaa authentication enable console LOCAL
aaa authentication http console LOCAL
aaa authentication serial console LOCAL
aaa authentication ssh console LOCAL
aaa authentication telnet console LOCAL
aaa authorization command LOCAL
http server enable
http 192.168.0.0 255.255.255.0 inside
snmp-server host inside 192.168.0.16 community public
no snmp-server location
no snmp-server contact
snmp-server community public
snmp-server enable traps snmp authentication linkup linkdown coldstart
crypto ipsec transform-set ESP-3DES-SHA esp-3des esp-sha-hmac
crypto dynamic-map outside_dyn_map 20 set pfs group1
crypto dynamic-map outside_dyn_map 20 set transform-set ESP-3DES-SHA
crypto map outside_map 65535 ipsec-isakmp dynamic outside_dyn_map
crypto map outside_map interface outside
crypto isakmp enable outside
crypto isakmp policy 10
authentication pre-share
encryption 3des
hash sha
group 2
lifetime 86400
crypto isakmp nat-traversal 20
telnet 192.168.0.0 255.255.255.0 inside
telnet timeout 5
ssh timeout 5
console timeout 0
dhcp-client client-id interface outside
dhcpd dns 217.27.32.196
dhcpd address 192.168.0.100-192.168.0.200 inside
dhcpd dns 192.168.0.10 interface inside
dhcpd enable inside
group-policy DfltGrpPolicy attributes
banner none
wins-server none
dns-server none
dhcp-network-scope none
vpn-access-hours none
vpn-simultaneous-logins 3
vpn-idle-timeout 30
vpn-session-timeout none
vpn-filter none
vpn-tunnel-protocol IPSec l2tp-ipsec
password-storage disable
ip-comp disable
re-xauth disable
group-lock none
pfs disable
ipsec-udp disable
ipsec-udp-port 10000
split-tunnel-policy tunnelall
split-tunnel-network-list none
default-domain none
split-dns none
intercept-dhcp 255.255.255.255 disable
secure-unit-authentication disable
user-authentication disable
user-authentication-idle-timeout 30
ip-phone-bypass disable
leap-bypass disable
nem disable
backup-servers keep-client-config
msie-proxy server none
msie-proxy method no-modify
msie-proxy except-list none
msie-proxy local-bypass disable
nac disable
nac-sq-period 300
nac-reval-period 36000
nac-default-acl none
address-pools none
smartcard-removal-disconnect enable
client-firewall none
client-access-rule none
webvpn
functions url-entry
html-content-filter none
homepage none
keep-alive-ignore 4
http-comp gzip
filter none
url-list none
customization value DfltCustomization
port-forward none
port-forward-name value Application Access
sso-server none
svc none
svc keep-installer installed
svc keepalive none
svc rekey time none
svc rekey method none
svc dpd-interval client none
svc dpd-interval gateway none
svc compression deflate
group-policy customerVPN internal
group-policy customerVPN attributes
dns-server value 192.168.0.10
vpn-tunnel-protocol IPSec
password-storage enable
split-tunnel-policy tunnelspecified
split-tunnel-network-list value customerVPN_splitTunnelAcl
default-domain value customer.local
username xxx password 8SYsAcRU4s6DpQP1 encrypted privilege 0
username xxx attributes
vpn-group-policy TUNNEL1
username xxx password C6M4Xy7t0VOLU3bS encrypted privilege 0
username xxx attributes
vpn-group-policy PAPAGROUP
username xxx password RU2zcsRqQAwCkglQ encrypted privilege 0
username xxx attributes
vpn-group-policy customerVPN
username xxx password zfP8z5lE6WK/sSjY encrypted privilege 15
tunnel-group customerVPN type ipsec-ra
tunnel-group customerVPN general-attributes
address-pool VPN_POOL2
default-group-policy customerVPN
tunnel-group customerVPN ipsec-attributes
pre-shared-key *
tunnel-group-map default-group DefaultL2LGroup
class-map inspection_default
match default-inspection-traffic
policy-map type inspect dns preset_dns_map
parameters
message-length maximum 512
policy-map global_policy
class inspection_default
inspect dns preset_dns_map
inspect ftp
inspect h323 h225
inspect h323 ras
inspect rsh
inspect rtsp
inspect esmtp
inspect sqlnet
inspect skinny
inspect sunrpc
inspect xdmcp
inspect sip
inspect netbios
inspect tftp
service-policy global_policy global
prompt hostname context
Cryptochecksum:a4dfbb82008f78756fe4c7d029871ec1
: end
ciscoasa#

Well lots of new features have been hinted at for ASA 9.2 but I've not seen anything as far as an Engineering Commit or Customer Commit for that feature.
Site-site VPN in multiple context mode was added in 9.0(1) and I have customers have been asking for the remote access features as well.
I will remember to ask about that at Cisco Live next month.

New to Apple, questions about using Windows, and other things

Hello all,
Today is my first day as an Apple owner. It's funny because I'm also a MCSE, MCSA, and MCP.
I purchased a 24" iMac, 2.8GHz, 4GB RAM, and 1TB Hard Drive.
I want to use Windows on my Mac so that I don't have to keep switching over to my PC. My main reason for using Windows is so that I can continue to enjoy my PC Games... mostly racing and D&D games.
So my question is... how does Windows run on bootcamp? Can I still use all of my USB controllers (like my steering wheels, joysticks, etc?)
I really havent even turned on my iMac... been too amazed at just looking at it for the first day (and also rearranging my home office).
I really just want to know from those of you who have PCs AND Macs, if you still find yourself having to go back to your PC because of incompatibilities or performance issues on the iMac?

Using BootCamp, your Windows experience is no different than if running it on a similarly configured PC. If you went with a VM running under Mac OS X (like VMWare or Parallels), there are a number of differences. However, using BootCamp you have a Mac-branded PC.
I'd point out that people have been dual-booting operating systems in this fashion for decades. Windows has no obvious in-built support for doing so, but other operating systems (like Linux, FreeBSD, etc.) have always very clearly and explicitly supported dual-booting (on Macs and regular PCs) from the get go.

New Member / Video Card Choice Question

New CS4 Production Premium User Here.
I am building a computer system specifically for Video Editing and production for use with Premier CS4 & Sony Vegas.. Have been doing my usual amount of Over Research here and other places but have a series of issues I am having a little trouble coming to grips with.
I have been into computer editing game for a long time but strictly in the Audio Recording /Mixing area /..
Video is a new interest which has me hooked / Im also a Gear Junkie so I have to watch it. 
I will probably be back with a couple more topics but to keep this thread simple /
My first post question is the topic of Video cards: Adobes Hardware compatibility list seems a little out dated. ?
The system does not have to be an ultimate gaming rig as I am not into that / just SD & HD Video editing & 3d effects.. I need a card which will do what is needed / works well with Premier CS4 / Is not too loud fan wise / can run 24/5 and not overheat.
I also will need the ability to monitor on a HD TV with a good sound monitoring system / Midas / Bryston / Dynaudio etc;
I was considering either of the following / from lowest price to highest.
ASUS GeForce 9600GT Silent 650MHZ 512MB 1.8GHZ DDR3 PCI-E Dual DVI-I HDCP HDTV Out
ASUS GeForce 9800GT Matrix 612MHZ 512MB 1.8GHZ DDR3 PCI-E Dual DVI-I HDCP HDTV Out
ASUS GeForce 9800GTX+ Dk 740MHZ 512MB 2.3GHZ DDR3 PCI-E Dual DVI-I HDCP HDTV Out
Questions:
Is a 512mb card sufficient?
Will all of the above do what is needed for my purpose?
What about noise of heat issues.
My system could be running close to 24/5 at times.
Have not made a final decision on all components but will probably basically start of like this.
Vista 64 Bit/OS
Core I7 940
Asus Rampage 2 Extreme or a plain P6T
Antec 1200 Case / For now I will leave out the hard drives and other things on my list.
My builder suggests to stick with ASUS Video Cards because he has the fastest warranty replacement service on his end for ASUS products / plus I am a total ASUS Motherboard guy with years satisfied experiences.. (in Audio setups).
Any feedback or comments on the above will be appreciated.
Thanks / Orion

Thanks Members for the Feedback:
I am trying to stick just to the Video Card Issues so the topic does not get all over the map / Raid issues have already been researched & I might have a question about that later in another thread.
Witha the video card issue I am just trying to see if I can get a reply which the majority of users agree upon / not an easy task & that is were my confused state of topic started.
b Keith
It seems what you have said about QUADRO cards is the most agreed upon overall from my last three months of research at various locations / The cost is extreme for these cards & I was just trying to determime if I realy needed to go that far : >$2,000.00 and up.
just for the Graphics card..
Perhaps I should start of with one of the cards I first mentioned which are dirt cheep compared to the Quadro series and replace it when I have arrived at the point where my shills are beyond my hardware limitations.
b Charles & Jim.
Thanks for the reference to the . >ASUS GeForce 9800GTX+ Dk 740MHZ 512MB 2.3GHZ DDR3< I was thinking this might be the best to start with / except for the reported could be problems of / Noise / card size and Heat issues if running 24/5?
Other issues you have stated also seem to be agreed upon from mny sources as well / which is why I am considering perhaps not going Raid "o" from the start / perhaps Raid 5.. / or No Raid until I see If realy need it for my own personal use level.
b conclusion to this point in the game:
Looks like If I do a top notch system following all the higher end recomendations it will cost me over $10,000.00 (if I include a capture card / raid card (Areca 1220 or 1240(don't want to get into that topic just yet)& all the extras... This is about double the investment I had planned as this is basically a serious hobby not a business venture. Plus we have not included another $6,000.00 for a half decent peosumer HD camera with a few extras. I was trying to keep the entire setup to 8 to 10 grand total.. Not including the software / so this looks like wishfull thinking at best / Ho Ho.
b remember / unfortunately my pricing reflects Canadian $$ which includes a 25% hike in pricing because our government wants the loonie (Good Name) low valued so businesses can export our products at built in 25% Sale Pricing.
Perhaps,we wont get into that topic/please, but I just couldn't resist / when I start thinking about government issues (anywhere in this world) I tend to go off the deep end as part of why I am going into this video thing is to document the destruction of our environment & the entire democratic process, which is a total farce in my neck of the woods. Nuff Said..
Again Thanks for the input and I will keep watching and perhaps cover another topic later / my goal is to place an order for a build within the next 10 days of so.
B Orion

External preview display via. Mini-DVI to video adapter QUESTION

Hello, I have been browsing this forum for a while, and this is my first question.
I have a Macbook Core2duo running Final Cut Pro. I purchased a Mini-DVI to S-video/composite video adapter.
I cannot get my work to preview on this external monitor. I would like to view the canvas on the monitor while working. I had this setup at school on a G5, but I cannot get it to work on my macbook. The only way apple suggests doing this is by setting up a camera via. firewire and then run from the camera to the NTSC video display (television). I would just like to do it via. mini-dvi to my television for previewing.
Any help is greatly appreciated. Thank you,
Morgan Bressler

From what I've been told, using the computer's video output isn't outputting a true NTSC picture. I was told when talking about how the Macbook Pros dropped the S-vdieo port that I shouldn't use that anyways, but rather to go the firewire route. THat was actually converts the video source to true NTSC instead of taking a computer output to a TV. While I have no doubt that it works, I'm willing to bet that you'll see a noticeable difference between the G5 S-video and your MB using firewire. Most consumer camcorders from the past several years do digital (firewire) to analogue (NTSC) conversion, so you probably don't even need a new box.
-Brian

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