Generate MRT - Security

The Generate MRT (GMRT) page allows authorized users to generate the MRT file online. The MRT data file must be generated any time data modifications are made in tables identified as being memory resident. This newly generated MRT data takes effect only after the application server is recycled.

Any ADMN role user or user with a role matching the MRTGenerationRole parameter in the system’s Initialization Parameter file (ADV30Params.ini) can generate MRT data. The user can override the default MRT file name and location when generating the MRT file. This is a useful practice in cases where there is a requirement to backup the existing MRT file.

With the MRT Refresh feature, updates to MRT data can now be applied without taking the application offline, enabling continuous system availability and a more seamless user experience.

To activate this functionality, a new MRT_REFRESH_ENABLED parameter has been added to the ERP Application Parameters (ERPCTRL) page. When set to true, the application automatically refreshes MRT data five minutes after a new MRT file is generated, either via a batch job or through the Generate MRT (GMRT) page.

Note: The five-minute refresh interval is fixed and cannot be configured.

Important: Changing the value of the MRT_REFRESH_ENABLED parameter requires a restart of the application for the new setting to take effect.

Field InformationField Information

  • MRT File Location displays the MRT directory indicated in the ADV30Params.ini file for the MRTFileLocation parameter.  

  • MRT File Name displays the actual MRT file name indicated in the ADV30Params.ini file for the MRTFileName parameter.

  • Generate MRT File Location - This parameter defaults to the value in the MRTFileLocation parameter from the ADV30Params.ini file. However, this is an editable field and you can specify a value different from the default.

  • Generate MRT File Name - This parameter defaults to the value in the MRTFileName parameter from the ADV30Params.ini file. However, this is an editable field and you can specify a value different from the default.

MRT data can be generated in either production mode or debug mode.

  • Generate MRT (Production) - This action generates MRT data in production mode. The data file generated by this process is usable by the application server but is not formatted for easy viewing.

  • Generate MRT (Debug) - This action generates MRT data in debug mode. The data file generated in this process is unusable by the application server but is formatted for easy viewing.