Understanding Specification Table Merges

Specification Table Merge Workbench runs the batch applications that merge custom modifications into the new specification tables. It then updates the Table Conversion Scheduler table (F98405) to indicate completion, and writes a conversion log record. The Object Librarian and Versions List merges are now a part of the specification merge.

For all users, the Specification Merge merges data in the following order:

Object Librarian
Versions
Specifications

For users installing an alternate language, the Specification Merge Workbench merges the central objects and language text from the previous release into the new central objects database.

The central objects tables contain the alternate language records needed for displaying text in the selected language. Language-enabled tables include the Processing Option Text table (F98306), the Report Design Aid Text Information table (F98760), and the Forms Design Aid Text Information table (F98750). Depending on the environment choices made during the English installation, you might have several sets of central objects; for example, one set for each environment loaded during the English-language installation.

Note: Simplified Upgrade Specification Table Merge. This Workbench runs R98700|XJDE0001 as driven off the manifest. This Workbench replaces or adds all objects. The source of the merge is the PS920 JDE Pristine objects. The Workbench also deletes specs for obsoleted objects.

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