User Group Length Conversion (8.5 – eB2)
User groups are limited to 8 characters in length. Use the User Group Conversion utility to convert existing group name lengths to the correct length and to update security features that use groups, such as menus and sites. Run this program only after all other conversions have been run.
1 In MFG/UTIL, select Update User Group Lengths from the Conversion menu.
2 You are prompted to continue. Choose No to cancel the process; choose Yes to proceed with the user group conversion.
3 A series of messages is displayed as the program collects data about groups. Press OK to continue at each message.
4 As the process discovers group names longer than 8 characters, it displays the names and prompts you to enter an 8-character replacement. Choose OK for each.
5 After the last group name is changed and you choose OK, the program updates all group security features.