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Stannah Stairlifts
Business Address: Stannah Stairlifts, Watt Close, East Portway, Andover, Hampshire SP10 3SD
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About Stannah Stairlifts
We are a British family run business based in England, and we've been making lifts of all types since 1867 and stairlifts from 1975.
When Joseph Stannah founded the company in the 1860s, he forged a set of values that we are even more committed to upholding today. That is why Jon, Patrick, Nick and Alastair Stannah insist on delivering the best possible products and services in every area of the business.
We make four key commitments to all our customers to make sure that every stairlift we install lives up to our engineering heritage.
The Stannah family have been making lifts of all types for over 140 years. In 1975 we turned our attention to designing and manufacturing stairlifts and now we sell them in more than 40 countries worldwide. In 2011 we produced our 500,000th lift, which was commemorated with a visit from HRH The Prince of Wales.
We are so proud of our history and family values that we have developed the Stannah Promise as an assurance to you that we will do everything we can to live up to the family name. After all, it's on every product we install. It's our way of assuring you that you will receive the best products and quality of service.


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AVA Sea Resort, Krabi
- Free WiFi and free parking
- Collect nights
Pros: The hotel has great location. Staff is friendly and efficient. Rooms are good…
Beautiful area and very good accommodations. Only problem was at checkin there was an…
AVA Sea Resort, Krabifrom $57
- Superior Room
- Deluxe Room
- Deluxe Room, Ocean View
- Deluxe Room, Pool Access
- Grand Deluxe Room
What's around AVA Sea Resort, Krabi
Top spots nearby
Recommended by this property
- Ao Nang Beach (6-minute walk)
- Nopparat Thara Beach (23-minute walk)
- West Railay Beach (24-minute walk)
- Phra Nang Beach (30-minute walk)
- Krabi Pier (5.6 mi / 9.1 km)
- Wat Kaew Korawaram (6.3 mi / 10.2 km)
- Walking Street (6.5 mi / 10.4 km)
- Krabi Hospital (6.8 mi / 10.9 km)
- Khao Khanap Nam (7.1 mi / 11.5 km)
- Maya Bay (24.8 mi / 39.9 km)
Getting around
- Krabi (KBV-Krabi Intl.) - 37 min drive
At a glance
Key facts
Hotel size
- This hotel has 108 rooms
- This hotel is arranged over 5 floors
Check-in and check-out
- 24-hour check-in
- Check-out time is noon
Required at check-in
- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID required
- Minimum check-in age is 18
Travelling with others
- One child stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms
- Free self parking (limited)
Payment types at the property
Other information
- Smoke-free property
In the hotel
- Buffet breakfast daily (surcharge)
- Restaurant
- Room service (during limited hours)
- Outdoor pool
- Children's pool
- Fitness facilities
- Fitness classes on site
- Fishing on site
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Ecotours nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Scuba diving nearby
- Pool sun loungers
- Pool umbrellas
- 24-hour front desk
- Concierge services
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Laundry facilities
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Luggage storage
- Porter/bellhop
- Elevator
- Terrace
- English
- Thai
In the room
- Air conditioning
- Bathrobes
- Slippers
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Balcony
- Rainfall showerhead
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Satellite TV channels
- Desk
- Free WiFi
- Phone
- Refrigerator
- Free bottled water
- Daily housekeeping
- In-room safe
Special features
DiningSeaweed Restaurant - Overlooking the pool, this restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
AVA Sea Resort, Krabi's small print
Also known as
- AVA Sea Resort Krabi
- AVA Sea Krabi
- AVA Sea
- Ava Sea Resort Krabi/Ao Nang
- AVA Sea Resort Hotel
- AVA Sea Resort Krabi
- AVA Sea Resort Hotel Krabi
- Ava Sea Resort Krabi/ao Nang
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
Optional extras
Rollaway beds are available for THB 1200.0 per night
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of THB 350 for adults and THB 350 for children (approximately)
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of THB 700 per vehicle (one way)
We have included all charges provided to us by this property. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the unit you book.
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Recent reviews
Very Good 8.2 From 279 reviews
Checkin was fine. Hotel staff did not appear to know what they were doing as we essentially had no WiFi in the room and they kept on forgetting to book us a taxi service for when we needed to leave. The shower would have an inconsistent temperature and would either be too hot or too cold. There were times that it even smelled of rotten eggs! This hotel was an okay distance from the beach for the cost. However, it did not leave a great taste and would most likely not stay again.
We appreciated our stay at this hotel. The room was clean, the location is perfect. However the music around the pool is too loud and does not give us the chance to talk or read in a quiet environment. The staff is nice but only a few of them speaks little english which makes things harder if you need information.
Hotel was great, 5 min walk from beach. Highly recommmend.
Lovely location. Great reggae bar up the street and great food in the area!
Very friendly welcome from the reception staff, cold towel and drink on arrival was a great touch! Very clean hotel and comfortable rooms.
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Why do we need to have accountable kids? One reason is that we are raising the future leaders of our world. If we look at the mess that America is in right now, we can conclude that one of the big reasons we are where we are is that we have a boatload of citizens (and illegal immigrants) who do not believe they need to be accountable to anything or anyone. You could call it the "entitlement problem". As Christians, we believe that everyone - parents and children alike - are accountable to God for our words, thoughts and deeds. Children are also, as part of their accountability to God, accountable to their parents. For some reason, it is very easy for parents to remind children of that fact. But what many parents forget, or excuse, is that they are accountable to God for the training and disciplining of their children. God put on parents the responsibility to make sure that what their children see, hear, and experience are those things that are good and pleasing to Him - those things that will be used by Him to mold our children into the person that He desires them to be. Too many times in today's society, we see parents making excuses for their children's behavior and taking no responsibility for the behavior themselves. Then they look to the teachers, daycare workers, pastors, and government to solve the problems for them. But we can clearly see in the Bible that it is the parents job to instruct and discipline their children. For example, in 1 Samuel we see God telling Samuel that there will be punishment for Eli's sons because of their wickedness. But their punishment is shared by their father for his lack of discipline of them. "And I declare to him that I am about to punish his house forever, for the iniquity that he knew, because his sons were blaspheming God, and he did not refrain them." 1 Samuel 3:13 Now, to be clear, I am not saying that everything a child does is a parent's fault. But I am saying that when our children behave in a manner that is not acceptable, that it is up to the parents to exact a consequence on them that will prevent them from repeating that behavior.
So that is why I felt we needed to try something different. After several years of having the same responsibilities as far as chores are concerned, I reached the breaking point at our failures. I grew tired of reminding kids of what chores needed to be done (even though they are all listed out for them,) calling them back to the chore when they got distracted, having them take FOREVER to complete the chore, then calling them back when they failed to complete the chore to the standard that befits their age and training at the chore. Also I grew tired of the disrespectful attitudes and responses that were given to me. So after seeing my online friend Linda's review of Accountable Kids, I ruminated for many weeks on it. I finally decided that we needed to give this system a try.
We definitely have our work cut out for us. We've tried many different systems before. But the thing I like about this one is that it puts the monkey on their backs, not mine. All I have to do is check that the chore was done properly and hand out tickets when necessary. And then I need to try really, really, really hard not to remind them to check their boards. I'll address how the system works, and how I tweaked it to fit us, in another post.


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In addition to lower sugar content, cereals will soon boast gluten-free label.
Post Foods is making cereal healthier for all children, including those with celiac disease. The company announced last week that it would reduce sugar content in Fruity and Cocoa Pebbles, as well as earn gluten-free certification for the two products.
Made from rice, Fruity and Cocoa Pebbles are naturally gluten-free, but certification will ensure that cross-contamination risks are monitored and avoided. As for sugar content, the new cereals will have 9 grams of sugar per serving instead of the current 11 grams.
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Send a Gunboat
- Subject: General Military & Naval History
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In an action-filled narrative, the authors tell the remarkable story of the Victorian Royal Navy's fleet of small warships used to enforce the Pax Britannica around the world for half a century. Frequently acting without orders and largely beyond the reach of Admiralty interference, the gunboats' young commanding officers intervened to stamp out the slave trade and stop local rulers from interfering with legitimate trade. Explaining that gunboats fought as far afield as Borneo, China, Japan, Jamaica, the Baltic, the Black Sea, Africa, the Great Lakes, the Red Sea, and Egypt, Antony Preston and John Major trace the history of gunboats from the time they were built to fight the Russians in the Baltic in 1850 and the early skirmishes of 1857 that led to the Second China War right through to the role they played at the outbreak of the World War I. Supported by a wealth of illustrations, this classic reference ends with a complete listing of the gunboats that served with the Royal Navy between 1855 and 1914 along with their career histories. First published more than three decades ago and long out of print, the book has been revised for this new edition and an introduction has been added by the distinguished naval historian Andrew Lambert.


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Follow Us
By Kazuya Muto
It was Friday — one day before I was going to move out, and I still didn't have anywhere to stay. I went back to the library notice board, telling myself if I couldn't find accommodation, I would stay at a cheap hostel somewhere.
I scanned the ads. This time I found myself avoiding the ones in English and Chinese. Thirty minutes, one hour went by. I also went and checked some other notice boards too. I couldn't find anything. Perhaps I would have to stay at a cheap hostel after all.
I was on the point of giving up when I found an ad that looked promising. Thank God, I thought, where's the contact number? I found it, but as I did, my heart sank. Next to the number was written: "Prefer female overseas student." Well, I wasn't female, but at least I was a student and I was from overseas. That was two out of the three conditions. In any case, "prefer" implies "better," not "only." So I called the number.
A woman answered the phone. "Hello. I'm looking for accommodation," I said. "Do you still have a room available? I'm an overseas student, but unfortunately, I'm ... male." There was a pause, but then she politely told me, "I'm going to talk with my husband, so please call me back in 30 minutes."
The next 30 minutes felt like three hours.
When I rang back, she said, "My husband said OK. So when do you want to look at the house?" I was extremely grateful to this kind woman. We made arrangements to meet. Her husband would be waiting in front of the University Bookshop at 4 p.m. wearing a red T-shirt and a green hat.
I was impatient for 4 p.m. to come around. At 3:40 p.m. I was already in front of the bookshop. Thirty minutes later I spotted a middle-aged Indian man (yes, he was Indian!) wearing a red T-shirt and a green hat. "Hi! How're you going, mate!" he said in a loud, cheerful voice. He was so friendly and I liked him immediately, although to be honest, I was also a little intimidated. He was so tall and well-built.
On our way from the university to his house, I introduced myself and talked about why I was looking for a room to rent. He also introduced himself — his name was Kris — but it was hard for me to understand him because of his strong Indian accent. His wife, Puja, was Indian too. I wondered why I hadn't noticed her accent on the phone. Maybe I was concentrating too hard on speaking English and I didn't pay any attention to her accent. In any case, I also had difficulty understanding her, although her accent was not as strong as her husband's.
When we arrived, he told me to look at my room. I had a look but this was my first time finding a place to stay so I didn't know exactly what I should check for. I finished checking the room in two minutes, and I said to him, "Very good room! Perfect! I want to rent this room." I asked only one question: "Could you tell me what a 'bond'is?" He laughed: "Don't you know what a bond is?! Oh, my God! Everybody knows what a bond is! A bond is a kind of deposit you have to pay first, but the money will be returned when you leave the house."
Suddenly I realized I had forgotten to ask the most important question of all: "By the way, who else lives here?" He laughed and said, "My family, mate!" I was taken aback. I had thought he was the landlord and I would be sharing with other students. To be honest, I didn't want to stay with a family. I wanted to share with other students, but I ended up saying, "OK. Perfect. Can I move in tomorrow?" "No worries, mate!" he said. "I'm looking forward to sharing my house with you."
That night, I went to sleep earlier than usual to prepare for the next day. I knew, though, that the move wouldn't be too difficult because all I had was a suitcase and sleeping bag. On Saturday morning, I said good-bye to my host family. As always, they were so kind, and as I left they said to me, "Remember, if you have any trouble, you can come back anytime."
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Chicken Fried Farewell?
Britney's much ballyhooed appearance on How I Met Your Mother last night – a stroke of casting genius. There were people (like me) who don't even watch that show who made sure to set the DVR. I tuned in for Britney, I came out with a major hard-on for Sarah Chalke.
Still… it's true: Britney is a booming business.
And she did a good job. She was cute. She was endearing. She was clean. Her weave did not look ghetto. Which means it IS possible – for her to step out with decent looking hair. All she needs is a decent studio stylist….perhaps it's time to retain one on staff full time, non?
Thing is… as improved as she was last night… I still can't shake the habit. I still can't look at her NOW and think about THEN. About Britney at 20. About Britney before the crazy. You think that that Britney will ever be back? Was last night officially the end of the Chicken Fried Era?
Hope is hard to kill.
And hope is beating strong, especially since Britney visited a recording studio yesterday and appears to be slowly inching her way back to work. Apparently it's been a delicate balance. Having understood that she was overpushed in her youth, her guardians are now encouraging her gently but not pressuring her either.
Too bad they didn't figure that out 10 years ago.
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The Infrastructurist Launches, 7Gen Blog Goes to the Carnival, Triple Pundit on Stimulus Plan, and More
7Gen Blog: Carnival of the Green #165! by Chris
"Alison Kerr of the Homeschooler's Guide to the Galaxy asks, "What does growing green mean to you?" She explores three different aspects of growing green and how they work together to provide the impetus for moving forward."Haute Nature: Nancy Dong: Eco Footwear Founder by H
"The Kailia Label is high end, Italian made and super stylish...while Do-Ni is a project that is intended to share the retail profits with non-profits that are involved with helping animals, the environment, and those who are disadvantaged with no voice."
Jetson Green: Google Trends Offers Insight into the Direction of Green Building by Cara Mae Cirignano. "Google Trends has been on the radar of software techies, research junkies, Google aficionados, and the otherwise internet-obsessed since the summer of 2006. It's a tool for tracking the search popularity of high traffic terms."
The Infrastructurist: A Report from Ground Zero of the Coal Ash Spill by Summer Rayne Oakes. "After the flurry of national news coverage died down, model and international green maven Summer Rayne Oakes travelled to the site of last month's catastrophic coal ash spill in Kingston, Tennessee, to get a better understanding of how the local people and ecology were affected."
Triple Pundit: Stimulus Plan-Senate Version Adds Funding for Clean Coal by Jim Witkin. "Now that the President's stimulus bill has moved to the Senate, the clean energy debate is likely to take a different tack, raising the more fundamental issue of what constitutes "clean energy" and who gets to define it."


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|Who says that Islam is not merciful? This girl was allegedly immoral and
had her nose cut off in lieu of being stoned to death.
(UK - Daily Mail) The changing face of Britain: A child in Birmingham is now more likely to be a Muslim than Christian. Isn't that special?
An exceptionally naive British official is quoted by the Daily Mail this way: 'This is one of the most tolerant countries in the world. It will continue to be so, provided we all understand how that depends on respect for the beliefs of others too.'
I guess that Sharia Law will replace English Common Law sooner than later and once 51% of of those living in England are Muslim, it will be the standard, "convert or die" motif that we've seen again and again over the past 1400 years. British women will veil their faces and bodies and will become the chattel of their husbands. How exciting must that be for the women?!! The place will become an Islamic paradise -- like Iran or Yemen, but without oil.
British future:
|Syrian girl stoned for 'immoral conduct' with a young man, likely one
of the stone throwers. She said that she turned him down. He accused
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#lovelystyledlife Week 3
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I LOVE that you and amanda both posted shoes - especially because they are both GORGEOUS SHOES! All of my photos seem to include coffee, food or mimosas! #oops :PReplyDelete
I am the WORST about using that hashtag but I really need to! SO many great pics! I want one of those margaritas! Have the most AMAZING time in Mexico friend!ReplyDelete
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Locksmith Nuneaton
Here at Greyfriars Locksmiths we provide a speedy and reliable mobile locksmith service in Nuneaton.
We pride ourselves on our customer service - your call to us will always be answered by an experienced local locksmith, not a national call centre miles away.
- Lock Outs
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Our prices are fair, and we only charge for our labour and parts. There are no hidden extra charges like 'call out fees' even if it is the middle of the night.
We are confident that we can help, whatever your situation. All work will be completed to a high standard and is backed up by 12 months guarantee on parts and labour. We are fully insured and CRB checked.
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Whether you misplace your keys in the morning, your lock gets jammed as you return from work, or you lose your keys after a night on the town, our fast and friendly locksmiths will be with you in no time, and will be able to let you in to your property quickly and efficiently.
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We believe in clear and honest prices at Greyfriars Locksmiths. Our quotes are cost-effective and competitive and don't contain nasty surprises like call out fees. Our family run business has been providing a full locksmith service in Nuneaton for many years, and we have built a loyal customer base thanks to our honest, open approach.
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At Greyfriars Locksmiths, we understand that trusting your locksmith is essential. For your peace of mind, we have a tough employment process when choosing locksmiths, and make sure that your service is provided by a honest and trustworthy professional.
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Boy doll clothes > Baby Born > Winter Fashion
This three piece set includes a long sleeved knit top featuring bold blues and black for a striking color combination. A hook and loop closure is down the back. Stirrup pull up leggings in black knit make it easier to put boots on your doll without the pants riding up. And a white nylon zipper vest completes the set.
This set looks great on boy or girl dolls.
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Amazing outfit my daughter loves it. Well made and fits her doll perfectlyStacey , Brisbane
Such a cute outfit. Seems well made and fits my AG perfectly. Definitely recommend. Good price and service too.Linda, Melbourne
Great outfit combo. Love the colours and the detail. Fits my Journey girl dolls really well.Melissa , South gippsland


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Nataya CL-201 Party Dress in Smoke was designed with various layers to portray a feeling of mystery, whether you are attending a reception, a wedding, or some other party.
Nataya CL-201 Party Dress in Sand is embroidered with beautiful details on the bodice, sleeves, and collar, and it is the perfect gown for fundraisers, weddings, or other social gatherings.
Nataya CL-201 Party Dress in Azure is a gown of the Titanic-era, and it will put time in a bottle to make it ready to go back out to sea.
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Nataya CL-407 Party Dress in Sand has a beautifully detailed bodice, and it trails into three-quarter sleeves and a v-neck collar. You will look like you stepped out of Downton Abbey.
For fans of the vintage aesthetic, the Nataya CL-407 Party Dress in Azure has an old-fashioned but beautiful appeal from the past.
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With long tulle layers, the Nataya CL-407 Party Dress in Smoke will bring wearers back to the timeless fashions of the 1920s. It can be worn to a wedding or an old-fashioned ball.
The latest Nataya Titanic dress. This one has stunning embroidery on the satin bottom of the skirt, a revamped empire embroidery and several beautiful new colors.
A truly special Nataya dress. This Nataya dress is an alternative Titanic Dress. The key differences are the square neck instead of v, ruffling at the bottom and the embroidery differs slightly. Wear it as a beach wedding gown, or as an informal wedding. ***All sizes and colors available for purchase. In case one is not in stock, it will be backordered...
The Nataya CL-068 Vintage Style Wedding Dress in Black has a romantic, Edwardian feel. The flattering princess seems on the bodice paired with the layered skirt will create a stunning silhouette. This ankle length gown features a hint of Swiss Dot in at the sleeves and on the skirt.
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This is a personal blog. All editorial content and projects are intellectual property of Taylor Stamped. I do receive financial compensation and material product from A Walk Down Memory Lane to develop my craft posts, but all ideas and opinions are my own. Some links are affiliate links.
After seeing the card Lisa over at A Walk Down Memory Lane made with Yupo Alcohol Ink paper, I knew I had to try the stuff out...right away! Here's my first attempt at a Yupo Alcohol ink card.
This paper is so cool! Yupo translucent alcohol ink paper is actually a plastic paper. Because it's not a traditional paper it reacts differently with alcohol ink. Creating fun backgrounds with Yupo paper and alcohol ink is so simple.
There are a few different ways you can use these 2 things together. For this background I simply dripped the alcohol ink right from the bottle onto the paper. Give it a minute or so to spread out and travel, then choose another color and drip some more. Keep dripping until your paper has as much coverage and color as you want.
For a little extra texture, I put some alcohol ink blending solution on a paint brush and flicked it at the paper when I was all done. This added a few "water spots" to the paper.
I used my We R Memory Keepers Evolution Advanced and the dies that come with the Evolution to create a little spot on the card for my greeting.
Yupo paper and alcohol ink makes a really simple and stunning background for a Mother's Day card, or any card! Have you tried out this cool paper yet?


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Child Counseling helped me see the ways I could best support my son when he was anxious. And our therapist gently coached him through conquering his fears. He was like a different kid when we finished therapy!
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MARTINEZ — A group of teenagers and young adults charged with murdering a Concord high school student were trying to start an MS-13 subset in Contra Costa County, according to prosecutors.
Last year, the brazen killing of 17-year-old Lawrence Janson outside Olympic Continuation High School shocked the local community, even more so when authorities announced the alleged culprits were associated with the notorious Los Angeles gang MS-13. Prosecutors say Janson's killing was one of several crimes committed by the group to impress older members of the gang living in the Bay Area.
But none of the six charged with murdering Janson — and with a shooting near Ellis Lake Park in Concord a month earlier — are believed to be actual members of MS-13. And local gang experts say the gang has not gained a footing in Contra Costa County, though active members reside in San Francisco, Oakland and other parts of Northern California.
New details in the case have been recently made public as two of the defendants — Kristhiam Uceda, 21, and Bryan Chachagua, 19 — have an ongoing preliminary hearing expected to wrap up next week. A third defendant, Moises Urquilla, 18, recently had his case transferred from juvenile to adult court. He faces charges of murder, attempted murder and conspiracy to commit both crimes.
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According to prosecutors, the six defendants were trying to get the attention of older MS-13 members in San Francisco when they began fighting with a group of Norteño gang members in Concord and east Contra Costa County. One night in mid-October 2017, they shot a BB gun at a group of rival gang members, then retrieved a .22 caliber gun and returned to the scene.
They recorded what happened next on a video that was later obtained by police. The video is taken from inside a moving vehicle and shows no faces, but a voice can be heard talking about going to shoot "some guys in red," a color associated with Norteños. Shots then ring out, followed by a taunt. Prosecutors say Uceda was the triggerman, and that a woman at nearby Ellis Lake Park was shot in the leg.
After that shooting, the group allegedly traveled to San Francisco to show the video to the older MS-13 members. A month later, the defendants got into an argument with Janson and two friends outside of Olympic High.
A member of the group first fired his gun into the air, then they left and called in a second car for backup. Both cars returned to the area, where Janson remained with his friends.
According to the criminal complaint, Uceda yelled "MS-13, (expletive)!" as he fired several shots at the group, fatally wounding Janson.
Next week, a judge is expected to rule whether there is enough evidence to order Uceda and Chachagua — believed to be in the "backup" car during Janson's killing — to stand trial on the murder charge. Urquilla's case, meanwhile, is essentially starting from Square One now that he has been transferred to adult court.


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Apple is on a roll today with a brand new LED Cinema Display to tempt your wallets even in these harsh economic times. This stunning 24″ LED backlit widescreen display comes with an integrated iSight video camera, microphone and speakers - and Apple engineers and designers managed to cram all of the above into an elegant, thin aluminum and glass enclosure. Nice to see Apple continue to place product design a class above the rest, even if that means the ordinary consumer has to fork out much more money. Targeting the newly released MacBook family, this Apple LED Cinema Display comes with a built-in MagSafe charger, three USB 2.0 ports and the new Mini DisplayPort that makes it a snap for MacBook users to hook up in an instant, powering not only their notebooks but favorite peripherals as well.
This 24″ glossy, widescreen display as a resolution of 1,920 x 1,200 pixels, making it suitable for you to view all your videos in full High Definition. Thanks to LED backlit technology, you will be able to enjoy instant full screen brightness without having to cough up a bundle at the end of the month for your power bill. Power efficiency is definitely a positive point here, compared to older displays that depend on LCD technology. The LED Cinema Display is suspended by an aluminum stand with an adjustable hinge for almost effortless tilting. Thanks to the integrated iSight video camera, microphone and speakers, one is able to kick off video conferencing via iChat in an instant. I also like the idea of the built-in universal MagSafe charger that makes it much more convenient for users to leave their notebook's MagSafe power adapter in the travel bag.
You will be able to pick up the new LED Cinema Display this November via the usual channels, including the Apple Store, Apple's retail stores and Apple Authorized Resellers. So far the LED Cinema Display comes with a recommended retail price of $899 - granted, there are many other 24″ LCD monitors out there which do not cost that much, but none of them are able to compare to the sheer beauty of the LED Cinema Display. Just make sure you have a spanking new MacBook, MacBook Air or MacBook Pro with the new Mini DisplayPort or else it would be pretty much useless.
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Fresh off a Fox News interview in which he described President Trump as a fellow "maverick," French President Emmanuel Macron arrived today for the first state visit of the Trump presidency. He and his wife Brigitte dined on Dover sole, lemon ricotta agnolotti, and chocolate soufflé with the Trumps this evening at Mount Vernon.
The visit provides Trump with an opportunity to showcase his strong relationship with a key ally, and perhaps snag a couple positive news cycles. But given Trump's widespread disapproval in France, what's in it for Macron?


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Sometimes being right is not enough.
When you work for the nationals you can afford to roll in and spend a couple of days upsetting the citizenry because in 48 hours you know you will be somewhere else annoying the great and good on another story.
Make a complaint to a national and you may as well be talking to a deaf lamp post.
Your regional newspaper however has a much harder task when it comes to running those edgier stories and keeping the peace.
I use to think print and be damned. But after a while getting damned can grow a little tiresome.
How many times have you printed a story that is 100 per cent true and been innundated with complaints?
Or defend a splash you know is right because of a concerted campaign from the vocal minority.
Or apologised as a public relations exercise rather than a moral judgement.
When you are the local paper sometimes you can go too far and you have to admit when you are wrong. The old adage don't shit on your doorstep also rings true.
But even when you are right you can be horribly wrong.
I prefer my saying 'Report everything and let the subs sort it out'.
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Chapter 4 - CATIA Code Server Installation
On This Page
Preparing for Code Server Installation
Installation Validation
In this architecture, CATIA V5 is installed on servers and is executed from workstations across the network. Such an arrangement frequently reduces the administrative overhead required to run the system, particularly during installation and later upgrades. It is also similar to a UNIX-based CATIA system, which may suit those migrating to Microsoft Windows. However, you are likely to see a higher level of network traffic with a code server installation than a comparable locally installed system would generate. For a full description of the advantages of this approach and a comparison with local installation, see Chapter 2, "Planning a CATIA UNIX to Windows Migration."
The scalability and efficiency of a code server installation can be improved by using two features of Windows 2000:
Offline Folders allow clients to create a local cache of a shared folder from a file server, they can reduce network traffic, and they can create a marked improvement in speed of execution.
The Distributed File System (Dfs) can be used to share the load between multiple CATIA code servers.
There are several techniques involved in setting up this architecture. In this chapter the first section, Preparing for Code Server Installation, describes the architecture in detail and compares the setup techniques. You will find step-by-step example procedures for the tools you have selected in the "Methodologies" section.
Preparing for Code Server Installation
If you have chosen this model, the main installation of CATIA is done only on the code server or servers. When clients run the package, code is executed from the server.
General Architecture
Figure 4.1: General Architecture for Code Serving
Figure 4.1 illustrates that only a small amount of configuration is required on the client computers. The majority of the setup steps are run on the servers and, because there are fewer servers than desktop computers, the time and effort involved in this setup is often smaller.
A code server installation of CATIA V5 involves these general steps:
A setup of CATIA V5 on the code servers. This process is very similar to a local installation.
A runtime environment creation in which environment variables are set. This can be done on either client or server.
A light setup on the client, including fonts, shortcuts, and the update of configuration files.
Figure 4.2: Code Server Installation of CATIA
Optionally, Offline Folders and Dfs may be set up after the main installation for greater performance and efficiency.
Server-side Installation
The installation of CATIA on the code server is identical to that on desktop computers when performing a local installation. For a step-by-step run-through of this procedure, see the "Methodologies" section of Chapter 3, "CATIA Local Installation."
Having completed the installation, it will be helpful to your users to share the documentation directory on the server so that they can easily access help. This documentation can be accessed with a browser.
Runtime Environment Creation
The runtime environment of any application consists of environment variables used to store properties. CATIA uses around 40 of these and provides a command to automatically create them: setcatenv.exe. This generates an environment file that is stored on the code server and is used to create the environment when the application is run.
Runtime environments could be created either on clients or on servers. Typically, global environments are stored on servers and user environments are stored locally.
To create the runtime environment, your user account must have read and write permissions on the share where CATIA is installed. Users, however, should have only read access to this share so that they can run programs, but not be able to delete files or change the environment. The environment file can be stored either in the same directory as the CATIA V5 code itself or in a sub-directory.
The runtime environment creation process involves the following actions:
Access the share where the environment will be stored. This must use the same path users will access to run CATIA V5. It can be either via a UNC name, such as \\SERVER1\CATIA, or a mapped drive letter.
Create the directory where the runtime environment file will be stored.
Execute the setcatenv command.
The setcatenv command also creates shortcuts on the servers desktop and Programs menu. These appear in the All Users profile. For users to be able to access CATIA easily, these shortcuts must be copied to the same location on client computers.
Client-side Installation
In a code server installation, the setup steps required on the client are comparatively few. However, the following components are required on all client computers:
The C++ Runtime library
Shortcuts to run CATIA V5
In addition, some other components may be needed, depending on the functionality a user needs:
VBA 6. Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications 6.0 is used to replay or record macros. Macros allow a complex procedure to be recorded so that it can later be repeated by selecting it from a list.
Fonts. CATIA V5 includes extended fonts.
Tools. Environment Editor, Nodelock Key Management, Settings Management, and Software Management are CATIA administrative tools. These tools are required only on computers that will be used to administer the system.
OLE records. Object linking and embedding (OLE) support allows a user to open documents by a double-clicking on them.
etc\services file. This file includes the configuration necessary to exchange information between CATIA V5 and other services, such as DMU, a Dassault Systemes service. If you wish to use process interoperability, you must make additions to this file.
Client-side MSI Package Creation
Chapter 3 explains that local installation on clients is a long process that could be automated using package and deployment tools. When you are using code server architecture, the client-side setup is much quicker. However, if you have hundreds of clients or more, a similar packaging approach can save you valuable administrative effort.
The same techniques used to package and deploy a complete local installation of CATIA can also be used to roll out the client-side components of a code server installation. For example, having set them up on a master client, you could create a Symantec Ghost image and deploy it with the Ghost Console.
In this chapter, the use of MSI files for packaging and deployment is discussed and the AdminStudio tool from InstallShield examined. Figure 4.3 provides an overview of this process. Bear in mind, however, that the other solutions described in Chapter 3 can be used instead.
Figure 4.3: Client side deployment of CATIA
An MSI package can be created to install both required and optional components. The Methodologies section later in the chapter provides example procedures for each of these components.
Deployment of MSI Packages
A full discussion of options for deploying MSI packages can be found in Chapter 3, "CATIA Local Installation." To recap:
Deploying an application from a central point can be done either with Active Directory Group Policies, Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS), or Symantec Ghost Console.
Active Directory Group Policies permit:
Deployment of MSI packages from a central point.
Highly flexible per-user, per-group, or per-computer assignment.
Installation of packages under local system account.
Un-installation from a central point.
SMS adds the following management functions:
Planning. Systems Management Server permits administrators to meter application usage. The planning tools in SMS also help administrators conduct audits and compliance checks, monitor and restrict application use, and plan operations such as deployments and upgrades.
Deployment. Using SMS, an IT administrator can distribute and install software in the background on a Windows 2000-based network, irrespective of whether the users are logged on or not.
Diagnosis. Systems Management Server provides a range of advanced remote diagnostic tools to help administrators manage desktops and servers without having to conduct on-site visits. These include tools such as remote control and remote reboot, a network monitor with real time and post-capture experts to analyze network conditions and performance, and a tool that can track critical performance information on the Microsoft Windows NT Server operating system and the Microsoft BackOffice family.
The Symantec Ghost suite of applications is principally designed for the creation and deployment of Ghost images and AutoInstall (AI) packages. If you have selected these package types, Ghost Console is the natural choice for deployment. Although Ghost Console can be used to deploy MSI packages, it is unlikely that you would choose it for this feature alone because Group Policy, a standard feature of Windows 2000 Server, is sufficient.
For step-by-step procedures showing the use of these tools for deployment, see Chapter 3, "CATIA Local Installation."
Multiple Releases of CATIA V5 on the Same Workstation
When a service pack or a hotfix for CATIA V5 becomes available, it is advisable to run tests for a period before rolling the new version out to all users. To achieve this, you may have dedicated client computers. However, due to constraints such as budget, desktop space, and time, it is more likely that testing will have to be done on the production client computers. Thus, during the testing phase the pilot and production versions of CATIA are run on the same workstation.
Generally, there will be two or three releases of CATIA V5 available for dedicated users groups who perform testing.
Fortunately, in a code server installation only the following components are stored on workstations:
Shortcuts to CATIA V5 launcher program
C++ Runtime
Etc\Service file configuration (optional)
CATIA V5 specific fonts (optional)
OLE records (optional)
VBA runtime (optional)
Given that all these components are compatible between CATIA V5 releases, multiple releases of CATIA V5 can be started from the same workstation without upgrading issues.
Rollback of CATIA V5
To avoid data corruption, ensure that all users use the same CATIA V5 release level of patch or service pack for production purposes. If an issue occurs on a new release, access to this release has to be disabled and access to the previous one must be enabled without delay. This can be done by removing the share on the faulty version of CATIA, and sharing the previous one with the same share name. When users restart CATIA, they will thus be automatically directed to the stable version and avoid whatever issues have been discovered with the new release.
For example, to switch back from V5R9SP1 to V5R9 when workstations are using a share named Production Version that points to the V5R9SP1 directory, stop the sharing of the V5R9SP1 directory, and then share the V5R9 directory with the same name (Production Version). No modification is necessary on workstations and rollback is done at the same time for all workstations.
Offline Folders
This feature of Windows was originally designed to help laptop users by allowing them to create a local cache of the files they use on a file server. These cached files could then be worked on while the laptop is disconnected from the corporate network. Any changes, either to the cached files or the versions on the server, are automatically synchronized on reconnection.
The technique can also be used to speed the execution of a code server application such as CATIA. The executables and other files that make up the package can be cached on any computer desktop or laptop on first use. When CATIA is run, the cached versions of these files can be used instead of downloading them again from the code server. This reduces the amount of network traffic generated and helps CATIA to start quickly and perform well.
Offline folders require no extra software to be purchased or installed. A small amount of configuration must be done on the server and on the client, although these procedures can be performed centrally using Group Policy. For this reason, the use of Offline Folders with a CATIA code server installation is highly recommended, even in small deployments.
Using Multiple Code Servers with Dfs
Multiple Code Serving of CATIA V5 can be achieved through the effective use of Microsoft Distributed File System (Dfs). The Distributed File System is a network server component that makes it easier to find and manage data on network infrastructures. Dfs provides a means for uniting folder trees on different computers into a single hierarchy. Dfs also makes it easy to build a single tree of folders from file servers and file server shares on one network.
Many benefits can be gained from Dfs features:
Custom hierarchical view of shared network resources.
Flexible volume administration.
Higher data availability.
Load balancing.
Name transparency.
Integration with Windows NT security model.
Dfs client integrated into Windows NT Workstation 4.0, available for Windows 95 and Windows 98.
Intelligent client caching.
The ability to interoperate with other network file systems.
In a CATIA code server installation, Dfs helps by providing multiple copies of read-only shares. These copies are accessed via a single path. If one of the copies becomes unavailable, an alternate is automatically selected, providing a degree of fault tolerance. In addition, the load placed on code servers is automatically shared. Load balancing in this way helps CATIA scale to cope with large numbers of users. As users request files from the Dfs volume, they are transparently referred to one of the network shares comprising the Dfs volume.
Interoperability with Other Networks
This is an added advantage of Dfs functionality. Any volume that is accessible through a redirector on Windows NT Workstation can participate in the Dfs name space. This can be through either client redirectors or server-based gateway technology. If, for example, your UNIX-based CATIA users store files in a folder on a UNIX server, the folder can be published to Windows users using a Samba server and integrated into the Dfs tree. Windows users thus can access the UNIX folder transparently and share information with UNIX users very easily. For more information on sharing information between UNIX and Windows, see Chapter 8, "UNIX-Windows Interoperability and Data Sharing."
Performance of Code Serving
The code serving approach outlined in this section has been evaluated by Microsoft, Infosys Technologies, and Intel in the CATIA V5 Scalability Tests. These tests show that Code Serving provides good performance in terms of CATIA start time, change workbench time, memory (RAM) used, and processor usage, even with 24 client workstations for each server.
The use of Offline Folders and multiple code servers with Distributed File System further improve performance. For a full description of the scalability and performance tests run on CATIA, refer to the Appendix, "Scalability, Performance and Capacity Testing."
The following subsections explain the methodologies that can be used for code server installations.
Server-side Installation Process
The server installation process is identical to a local installation on a workstation. For a step-by-step run-through, see the "Methodologies" section of Chapter 3, "CATIA Local Installation."
Creating the Runtime Environment
Creation of the runtime environment requires read and write access to the network share where it is stored, and read access to the share where CATIA V5 programs are located.
The environment file is created using the following command at the server:
Setcatenv e environment_name a global d environment_location
where environment_name is a label for the environment, and environment_location is the directory where the environment file will be created.
Note: The setcatenv program is located in the Intel_a\code\bin directory of CATIA V5 shared installation.
In the following example, a batch file creates a new directory for the environment file, then runs the setcatenv command and stores the results in the new directory. In this example;
CATIA code is located on a share named \\CATIA.net\CATIA\V0.
The environment label is V0.
The environment file is located in the \\CATIA.net\CATIA\V0\env directory.
Rem Directory creation
Md \\CATIA.net\CATIA\V0\env
Rem Runtime environment creation
\\CATIA.net\CATIA\V0\intel_a\code\bin\setcatenv -e V0 -a global -d \\CATIA.net\CATIA\V0\env
Check to ensure that the example batch file generates a runtime environment file that resembles the following file. A portion of your path (for example, \\CATIA.net\CATIA\VO) will differ from this example.
This command also creates shortcuts located on All users\desktop and in the All users\programs menu.
However, these shortcuts are created on the code server and so will be unavailable to clients. For an automated setup process, these shortcuts have to be copied to all workstations so that users can quickly run CATIA.
Client-side Installation Process
The setup of client computers is described in the following procedures, beginning with the components that are always required and then moving on to optional components.
Required Components
C++ Runtime
On a Windows XP Professional workstation, there is no need to add C++ runtime because it ships with the correct version.
If you have an earlier operating system, the Msvcp60.dll file must be copied to the %systemroot%\system32 directory on a Windows 2000 workstation.
Note: The CATSoftwareMgtB P command, found in the CATIA directory Intel_a\code\bin, indicates if the required dynamic-link libraries (DLLs) are up-to-date.
CATIA V5 Shortcuts
The necessary shortcuts were created with the runtime environment by the setcatenv.exe command. However, these will be on the computer where that command was issued (probably the code server itself). You must therefore copy the CATIA shortcuts from the All Users profile on the server to the same location on all client computers.
Optional Components
The following optional components are required only for specific CATIA features. If these are unimportant to you, skip these steps.
Visual Basic for Applications
Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications is needed if users wish to record and replay macros in CATIA. Because CATIA is shipped with an MSI file (Vba6.msi), its installation is straightforward. However, if you are setting up a Windows NT 4.0 Workstation, Windows Installer 2.0 must be installed to be able to install the package.
Windows Installer 2.0 can be downloaded from the Microsoft Website:
http://download.microsoft.com/download/WindowsInstaller/Install/2.0/NT45/EN-US/InstMsiW.exe. Unattended installation of Windows Installer can be done by running this file with a /q switch. Following this installation, reboot the workstation.
The Vba6.msi package, located on CATIA V5 CD-ROM in the VBA directory, could be deployed with a group policy or with the following command:
msiexec /q /i VBA6.msi
When the installation has been completed, reboot the computer.
Extended Fonts
To install CATIA V5 extended fonts, run the following command on the client:
VE0ifont env environment_name direnv environment_location
where environment_name is the environment label and environment_location is the directory where the environment file is stored.
In the following script sample,
CATIA V5 code is located on a share named \\CATIA.net\CATIA\V0.
The environment label is V0.
The environment file is located in the \\CATIA.net\CATIA\V0\env directory.
\\CATIA.net\CATIA\V0\intel_a\code\bin\vE0ifont -env V0 -direnv
The CATIA V5 administration tools (Environment Editor, Nodelock Key Management, Settings Management, and Software Management) should be installed only on clients from which administration of CATIA will be performed. To install them, the following command must be run:
Setcatenv tools cs CATIA
If CATIA V5 code is located on a share named \\CATIA.net\CATIA\V0, the command will be the following:
\\CATIA.net\CATIA\V0\intel_a\code\bin\setcatenv -tools -cs CATIA
OLE Records
OLE records assist the user by allowing CATIA documents to be opened simply with a double-click. To register OLE records, the following command must be executed:
CNEXT /regserver -env environment_name -direnv environment_location
where environment_name is the environment label and environment_location is the directory where the environment file is stored. In the following example,
CATIA V5 code is located on a share named \\CATIA.net\CATIA\V0.
The environment label is V0.
The environment file is located in the \\CATIA.net\CATIA\V0\env directory:
\\CATIA.net\CATIA\V0\Intel_a\code\bin\CNEXT /regserver -env V0 -direnv \\CATIA.net\CATIA\V0\env
etc\services File
To use process interoperability (for example, between the Dassault applications CATIA V5 and DMU), the Background process needs to be configured on each computer running applications that need to communicate.
To use this service, add the following lines in the services file located in the %windir%\system32\drivers\etc\ directory:
CATIAv5bb 6666/tcp CATIAv5run 6667/tcp
Client-side MSI Package Creation Process
See the Preparing for Code Server Installation section at the beginning of this chapter for help on deciding whether packaging and deployment techniques will be useful. These procedures are based on the AdminStudio tool from InstallShield. Similar techniques may be used with your preferred MSI packaging tool. Examples of using AdminStudio with each of the required and optional client side components are given.
Extended Fonts Component
To install CATIA V5 extended fonts, add each font as a component in the MSI package. Using Administrator Studio 3.0, this can be done with the Component Wizard. This process is described here:
Start the wizard. Select Let me select a type and define components myself and click Next.
Select Fonts and click Next.
Select one font and click Next.
Click Finish.
Repeat these operations for each font and associate font components to the Fonts feature. The list of fonts is displayed in the Setup Design dialog box.
Shortcuts Component
A new component can be created to contain all the shortcuts necessary for users to quickly access CATIA from their desktop.
To perform shortcut packaging, follow this procedure:
Right-click the folder where the shortcut is to be created.
Provide values for the Display name, Argument, Target, and Component text fields as indicated below:
Argument: env environment_name direnv environment_directory
where environment_name is the name of the environment label and environment_directory is the name of the directory where the environment file is stored.
Target: CNext.exe
Note: Shortcuts for CATIA administration tools (Nodelock Key Management, Environment Editor, and so on) can be created by using the same components).
Backbone Service
To modify the file services, three custom actions have to be created:
One for installation
One for un-installation
One for rollback
For installation, a Microsoft Visual Basic Scripting Edition (VBScript) file is used that adds the required lines to the services file. Two other VBScripts remove these lines for un-installation and rollback.
The following example script adds lines in services files. To use this code, copy it into a text file and rename it with a .vbs file extension:
'**************************************************************** ' Add CATIA V5 ports in services file '**************************************************************** Option Explicit Dim WshShell,SystemFolder,Fso,File,Line,CATIA1,CATIA2 Const ForReading = 1, ForWriting = 2, ForAppending = 8 CATIA1 = 0 CATIA2 = 0 On error resume next 'Environment variable reading set WshShell = CreateObject("WScript.Shell") SystemFolder = WshShell.ExpandEnvironmentStrings("%windir%") 'Services files reading set Fso=createobject("scripting.filesystemobject") If Fso.FileExists(Systemfolder&"\system32\drivers\etc\services") then Set File= Fso.OpenTextFile(Systemfolder&"\system32\drivers\etc\ services",_ForReading,False) Do while Not File.AtEndOfStream Line=File.Readline If Instr(Line,"CATIAv5bb")<>0 then CATIA1=1 If Instr(Line,"CATIAv5run")<>0 then CATIA2=1 Loop File.close set file=fso.OpenTextFile(Systemfolder&"\system32\drivers\etc\ services",_ ForAppending) If CATIA1=0 then File.Writeline "CATIAv5bb 6666/tcp" If CATIA2=0 then File.Writeline "CATIAv5run 6667/tcp" Else set File= Fso.OpenTextFile(Systemfolder&"\system32\drivers\etc\services",_ ForWriting,TRUE) File.Writeline "CATIAv5bb 6666/tcp" File.writeline "CATIAv5run 6667/tcp" End if File.close Set WshShell = Nothing Set fso = Nothing Set file = Nothing
The Custom Action Wizard is used in the InstallShield tool, AdminStudio, to create custom actions, including running a script like the one just created.
The following process describes how to use this tool:
Click Next.
Enter the custom action name and click Next.
Select Run VBScript code and Stored in Binary table And then click Finish.
For the In-Script Execution variable, select Immediate execution, and for the Execution Scheduling variable, select Always execute, and then click Next.
Enter the path to the VBScript file you created in the Source box or click Browse to locate the source, and then click Next.
Click Finish.
Having created the custom action to run your script, you must schedule it to run after the InstallInitialize action in the Execute section. To begin this procedure, select the Execute section under the Installation folder.
Select an action located after the Installinitialize button, right-click the action, and then select Insert.
Select the desired custom action and click OK.
This concludes the steps necessary to add lines to the services file.
If you wish to remove CATIA, you must remove the added lines from the services file. The example VBScript that follows performs this task. Instructions for using the script appear after the example.
'**************************************************************** ' Remove CATIA V5 ports in services file '**************************************************************** Option Explicit Dim WshShell,SystemFolder,Fso,File,File2,Line Const ForReading = 1, ForWriting = 2, ForAppending = 8 On error resume next 'Environment variable reading set WshShell = CreateObject("WScript.Shell") SystemFolder = WshShell.ExpandEnvironmentStrings("%windir%") 'Services files reading set Fso=createobject("scripting.filesystemobject") If Fso.FileExists(Systemfolder&"\system32\drivers\etc\services") then Set File=Fso.OpenTextFile(Systemfolder&"\system32\drivers\etc\ services",_ ForReading,False) set File2=Fso.OpenTextFile(Systemfolder&"\system32\drivers\etc\ services.rmv",_ ForWriting,True) Do while Not file.AtEndOfStream Line=file.Readline If Instr(Line,"CATIAv5run")=0 and Instr(Line,"CATIAv5bb")=0 _ then File2.writeline(Line) Loop File.close File2.close 'renaming service.rmv in service Fso.DeleteFile(Systemfolder&"\system32\drivers\etc\ services") Fso.copyfile Systemfolder&"\system32\drivers\etc\services.rmv",_ Systemfolder&"\system32\drivers\etc\services" Fso.DeleteFile(Systemfolder&"\system32\drivers\etc\ services.rmv") End if set Fso = Nothing set WshShell = Nothing set File = Nothing set File2 = Nothing
To use this script, you must create a new text file, copy the above code into it, and rename it with a .vbs file extension. Then use the previously described Custom Action Wizard to create a custom action and schedule it with AdminStudio. To be able to do rollbacks, you must insert the script in a new custom action as indicated above except for the Execution Condition where Rollback Execution must be selected:
Select Rollback execution in the In-Script Execution box and Always execute in the Execution Scheduling box, and then click Next.
This action has to be inserted in Execute section after the first custom action.
To remove lines in the services files during un-installation, the last script has to be inserted in a new custom action (as indicated above) with an Immediate Execution condition. However, to execute this action only when removing the package, the following condition must be added to the new custom action: REMOVE="ALL" (see Figure 4.4).
Figure 4.4:
OLE Records
For file services modifications, three custom actions have to be created to register OLE records:
One for installation
One for uninstallation
One for rollback
The approach here is exactly the same as for updating the services file in the previous section. A VBScript file is created to perform each task. AdminStudio is then used to create a custom action that runs the script and to schedule the action to run.
For installation, you can use a VBScript that runs the following command:
CNEXT /regserver env environment_name direnv environment_location
where environment_name is the environment label and environment_location is the directory where the environment file is stored. An example script is presented here:
'********************************************************** ' register ole records '********************************************************** Option Explicit Dim WshShell set WshShell = CreateObject("WScript.Shell") WshShell.run "\\CATIA.net\CATIA\v5r9\intel_a\code\bin\CNEXT /regserver -env v5r9 _ -direnv \\CATIA.net\CATIA\v5r9\env",0,TRUE
The customs actions for un-install and rollback launch a VBScript that runs the following command:
CNEXT /unregserver
The following VBScript runs this command:
'********************************************************** ' unregister ole record '******************************************************** Option Explicit Dim WshShell set WshShell = CreateObject("WScript.Shell") WshShell.run "\\CATIA.net\CATIA\v5r9\intel_a\code\bin\CNEXT /unregserver",0,TRUE
Note: For file services modification, the custom action dedicated to uninstallation must have the REMOVE="ALL" condition set and the custom action dedicated to rollback must have Rollback execution set in the in-script execution option.
Creating an MSI Package for the C++ Runtime Library
The C++ runtime library is a required component on client computers in a code server installation of CATIA. To deploy the library on Windows 2000 workstations, a MSI package can be used. This is not necessary on a Windows XP computer because it ships with the correct library.
The MSI package must contain the files Msvcp60.dll and Msvcrt.dll. Create the MSI package using the procedures already outlined for adding components to MSI packages. It consists of only two merged modules (Microsoft C Runtime Library and Microsoft C++ Runtime Library):
Offline Folders
To set up Offline Folders requires configuration steps on the server and the client. The client portion can be automated using Group Policies, which you may have already used to install MSI packages.
Configuring Servers to Enable Offline Folders for Client Side Caching
To activate Offline Folders, complete the following procedures on the server:
Right-click the folder to be shared and select Sharing.
Click Share this folder and type the share name in the Share name box. Click Caching.
In the Caching Settings dialog box, select the Automatic Caching for Programs option in the Setting box.
Validate by reading the text that appears, and click OK.
Configuring Workstations to Enable Offline Folders for Client Side Caching
The following procedure describes the manual configuration of Offline Folders at the client. If you wish to use Group Policy to automate this process, proceed to the next section.
Configuring Workstations for Client Side Caching
To configure workstations, follow these steps:
Click My Computer.
Click the Tools menu and select Folder Options.
Select the Offline Files tab.
Validate that Enable Offline Files is activated and set the Amount of disk space use for temporary offline files to the desired value. Click OK.
Centralized Configuration Using Group Policy
Note: This configuration can be used only if the workstations are parts of a Windows 2000 domain.
To configure using Group Policy, follow these steps:
1. From the Start menu, point to Programs, point to Administrative Tools, and then click Active Directory Users and Computers to open the MMC console.
2. Select the desired Organizational Unit.
3. Right-click and select Properties.
4. Select the Group Policy tab.
5. Select the desired Group Policy.
6. Click Edit.
7. In the Tree pane of the Group Policy window, select Computer Configuration, then select Administrative Templates, then Network, and then Offline Files. In the Policy pane, select Administratively Assigned Offline Files.
8. In the Policy pane, double-click Enabled policy.
9. In the Enabled Properties dialog box, click Enabled and then click Apply.
10. In the Policy pane, double-click Default Cache Size Properties.
11. Click Enabled. Set the percentage disk space to be used. Click Apply and close all windows.
Multiple Code Serving with Dfs
The Dfs Service is auto-installed with the installation of Windows 2000 Server.
Two types of Dfs roots can be configured on Windows 2000 Server computers: stand-alone and domain. Further details of the methodologies presented here can be found at http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/techinfo/planning/fileandprint/Dfssteps.asp
Stand-alone Dfs Roots
The following list details the properties of stand-alone Dfs roots.
Stand-alone Dfs information is stored in the local registry.
A stand-alone Dfs root permits a single level of Dfs links.
When the Distributed File System snap-in is used to connect to existing stand-alone Dfs roots, all servers known to the browse list are retrieved because there is no unique NetBIOS name registered by Dfs-enabled servers.
Stand-alone Dfs roots can be located on all supported file systems, although locating resources on NTFS-formatted partitions is recommended.
Stand-alone Dfs roots offer no replication or backup; the Dfs root represents a single point of failure.
Configuring a Stand-alone Dfs Root
A stand-alone Dfs root is physically located on the server that users initially connect to.
To create a stand-alone Dfs root, follow these steps:
Use the Distributed File System snap-in to start the New Dfs Root wizard.
Select the Dfs Root Type.
Specify the Host Server For The Dfs Root.
Specify the Dfs Root Share.
Name the Dfs Root.
Complete the New Dfs Root Wizard.
Domain Dfs roots
The following list details the properties of Domain Dfs roots.
Multiple servers hand out referrals for the Dfs namespace.
A fault-tolerant Dfs root is stored in Active Directory services and is replicated to every participating Dfs root server. Changes to a Dfs tree are automatically synchronized with Active Directory services.
Fault-tolerant roots must be located on NTFS version 5.0 formatted partitions.
The list of domains and servers is populated by querying the global catalog for all fault-tolerant Dfs roots.
Dfs replication topology uses the existing Active Directory replication topology.
Configuring a Domain Dfs Root
Domain Dfs writes the Dfs topology to the Active Directory store, which allows links to point to multiple identical shared folders for fault tolerance.
Domain Dfs supports DNS, multiple levels of child volumes, and file replication.
Follow this procedure to create a domain Dfs root:
Use the Distributed File System snap-in to start the New Dfs Root wizard.
Click Next.
Make sure that Create a domain Dfs root is selected, and then click Next.
Select the host domain for the Dfs root (for example, Catia.com), and then click Next.
Accept the name of the host server for the Dfs root. For example, CATIADC.Catia.com. Click Next.
Choose the local share point to be used on the target to host the Dfs root. For example, click Create a new share and type the path to share as c:\CatiaV5R10 and the share name as Production. The snap-in lets you create both a new share and new directory if they do not already exist.
Click Next. If the specified folder does not exist, you are asked if you want to create it. Click Yes to continue. Add a comment if you wish to further describe this root. Click Next.
Click Finish to create the Dfs root. After the Create New Dfs Root Wizard has completed, you are ready to administer your Dfs root.
Configuring New Dfs Links
Users can browse folders under a Dfs root without knowing where the referenced resources are physically located. After you create the Dfs root, you can create Dfs links.
To create a Dfs link, follow these steps:
Use the Distributed File System snap-in to open the Create a New Dfs Link dialog box.
Provide a name for the link in the Link name text box. This is the common name available to users.
Provide a path for the Send the user to this shared folder text box. This path points to the actual shared folder.
Add a comment in the Comment text box, if necessary.
Enter a value in the Clients Cache This Referral For x Seconds text box.
Dfs links appear below the Dfs root in the Distributed File System snap-in.
Installation Validation
Installation validation of CATIA thin client setup with offline folders enabled and Dfs is discussed below.
Offline Folders
To check Offline Folders, follow these steps:
Open a Microsoft Explorer window.
From the Tools menu, select Offline Files and check the Enable Offline Files option if it is not already checked.
Click View Files. Assuming that CATIA is the only offline-enabled folder, then the view will be empty.
Follow these steps to create and run the validation macro:
1. Open CATIA
2. From the Tools menu, point to Macro and then select Macros (alternatively, press Alt-F8).
3. Click Macro libraries.
4. Select Directory as the Library type.
5. Click Add existing library.
6. Select the Directory for the Macro library and click OK. The Directory selected gets added to the Current libraries.
7. Close the Macros libraries dialog box.
8. Click Create in the Macros dialog box to create a new macro.
9. Select the Macro language as CATScript and provide a name type in the Macro name box. Click OK.
10. Click Edit to edit the Macro.
Insert the following lines of code in between the Sub CATMain () and End Sub lines.
Dim documents1 As Documents Set documents1 = CATIA.Documents Dim partDocument1 As Document Set partDocument1 = documents1.Add("Part") Dim part1 As Part Set part1 = partDocument1.Part Dim hybridBodies1 As HybridBodies Set hybridBodies1 = part1.HybridBodies Dim hybridBody1 As HybridBody Set hybridBody1 = hybridBodies1.Add() part1.Update Dim sketches1 As Sketches Set sketches1 = hybridBody1.HybridSketches Dim originElements1 As OriginElements Set originElements1 = part1.OriginElements Dim reference1 As AnyObject Set reference1 = originElements1.PlaneZX Dim sketch1 As Sketch Set sketch1 = sketches1.Add(reference1) Dim factory2D1 As Factory2D Set factory2D1 = sketch1.OpenEdition() Dim geometricElements1 As GeometricElements Set geometricElements1 = sketch1.GeometricElements Dim axis2D1 As GeometricElement Set axis2D1 = geometricElements1.Item("AbsoluteAxis") Dim line2D1 As AnyObject Set line2D1 = axis2D1.GetItem("HDirection") line2D1.ReportName = 1 Dim line2D2 As AnyObject Set line2D2 = axis2D1.GetItem("VDirection") line2D2.ReportName = 2 Dim circle2D1 As Circle2D Set circle2D1 = factory2D1.CreateClosedCircle(0.000000, 0.000000, 31.622777) Dim point2D1 As AnyObject Set point2D1 = axis2D1.GetItem("Origin") circle2D1.CenterPoint = point2D1 circle2D1.ReportName = 3 sketch1.CloseEdition part1.Update Dim bodies1 As Bodies Set bodies1 = part1.Bodies Dim body1 As Body Set body1 = bodies1.Item("MechanicalTool.1") part1.InWorkObject = body1 Dim shapeFactory1 As Factory Set shapeFactory1 = part1.ShapeFactory Dim pad1 As Pad Set pad1 = shapeFactory1.AddNewPad(sketch1, 20.000000) part1.Update ]
11. Save the macro and run the macro. A circular pad is created.
12. Follow the three steps under Offline Folders to view the Offline Files, which should now show CATIA.
Installation Validation for Dfs
Any user of Windows 2000 logged on to your domain can now access the fault tolerant Dfs. Assuming they have proper access privileges, they can negotiate the individual junctions by using the following commands.
From the Start menu, select Run, type cmd in the Open box, and click OK. Then type:
NET USE driveletter:\\your_domain_name\your_Dfs_share_name
For example, your command might look like:
NET USE J:\\Catia.COM\Production
In code server configuration, administrative effort is reduced because the main installation is performed once on the code server. Only a small setup is required on the client computers. With a large number of clients, this part of the process can be automated using packaging and deployment methods like those described in Chapter 3.
Further increases in performance are gained by enabling Offline Folders, a feature built into Windows 2000 and later Microsoft operating systems. Here, the executable code is cached on the client computers, removing the need to download them before execution. This results in both faster execution and less network traffic. The Distributed File System (Dfs) is also useful in this situation, because it can provide fault tolerance and load balancing.
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