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iNEWS and FTS Connectivity (ftsdebug Command)
For more information about Fast Text Search and its utility programs, see the iNEWS
Newsroom Computer System Setup and Configuration Manual.
The ftsdebug command can be used to verify communication between the iNEWS Servers
and the two server (utility) programs related to Fast Text Search (FTS). It can also be used to
compare the contents of indexes and indexed queues, adjust the indexes, and is a vital tool
for FTS troubleshooting and operation. The format for the command is:
ftsdebug [index | search] <parameter>
The index option will apply the ftsdebug command to the utility program used by FTS,
known as the ftsindex server or ftsidx.exe. The search option will apply the ftsdebug
command to the utility program known as the ftsseek server or ftssch.exe.
Parameter Description
closelog Close the log file (leaves log intact).
debug Set debug log level for the program to:
Level 0 - no logging done
Level 1 - each action logged
Level 2 - request parameters logged
Level 3 - request parameters and log each action
openlog Open/reopen the log (truncates existing log).
shutdown Shutdown the program on the FTS server.
n
There is no start parameter because the FTS
programs must be started from the FTS server.
statistics Show program version, start time, and statistics.
viewlog Print the contents of the log file
Limited to index only:
showrequests List pending index requests (SYSTEM.INDEX)
tune on | off Turn tuning on or off or force a major tune.
tune <type> Types of tunes are: minor, major, and absolute (which
tunes immediately)