2. Super MACRO
08 November 2017

3. Super MACRO topic points…
Development
Assumptions
Best Practices
Basic Workflow Rules
Order of Table Entry
Future Developments
Credit goes to Eric for designing and creating the programming for the Super Macro. Also, Ben Doucet gets a bunch of credit for using it in anger and helping with the tips and tricks.

4. Development
OmegaPS as the LSAR tool – navigation by EIAC and LCN
Bulk data entry – time consuming due to multiple screen navigation, validation issues
GEIA-STD-0007-B is XML driven, so scripts can be utilized
Provides analyst with more up-front time for research, analysis and data validation

5. Starting point is certain Tables already have data
Assumptions
Structure, RAM and FMECA data have been uploaded (first iteration of SuperMACRO)
Starting point is certain Tables already have data
With updated SuperMACRO minimal table population required
Wise to verify what Table fields have been preloaded before running the Macro
FMECA can be changed using the SuperMACRO via the Change file

6. Best Practices
Instructions are quite well written - read, understand and follow the instructions
Re-visit the Instructions occasionally, so that any nuance will not be forgotten
Back-up the LSAR before performing any major upload
If unsure of what Table data field is being populated, FIND OUT!
Be aware that once an “ADD” file has been run, a “CHANGE” file must be run to update or change any data.
Prudent to ensure no blanks or spaces are present in the “CHANGE” file, as this may overwrite good existing data.
The Macro will load a bad file, so make sure it passes all the business rules first. This simplifies troubleshooting.

7. Instructions

8. Basic Workflow Rules Backup LSAR under analysis
Create a “Test” macro with 1 (or a small number) records
Test the upload file using the “Validate File” function
The “Validate File” MUST be performed prior to running the Macro. This checks the business rules; therefore, anything other than an “OK” MUST be rectified.
Verify data has been entered correctly & into the proper Table
ONLY after ensuring the process worked, repeat with full data set
BACK-UP, BACK-UP, BACK-UP
The Macro will load a bad file, so make sure it passes all the business rules first. This simplifies troubleshooting.

9. Order Of Table Entry AA HA CA BA AB HF CB BD AC HG CD BE AG -- CG BF
**CH/XI** BH CI
XI Table needs to have Technical Manual entered before CH Table macro can be performed
CL Table can be loaded anytime, but usually after MTA is complete, thus capturing all required C-W-N (Cautions-Warnings-Notes)
XI Table needs to have Technical Manual entered before CH Table macro can be performed.

10. Canadian Provisioning
Future Development
Multi-Table macro
Allows two tables to be populated in one file upload
Currently the RCM and FMECA tables
Canadian Provisioning
Entry of weights & volumes, including Unit of Measure

11. Super Macro Demonstration

12. Questions?