Service Controller (MTCTRL) |
  
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Service Controller (MTCTRL) |
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The Service Controller (MTCTRL) is the "master" program that is responsible for starting up and monitoring the various "service" applications that are responsible for doing specific tasks, such as faxing or HL7 interfacing. Once the Service Controller program is launched, it will automatically startup all the other applications. Closing the Service Controller will likewise close all applications running under it.
Services that are listed in the Service Controller list can be controlled individually by right-clicking on the service application and selecting from pop-up menu. For example, Services can be started, stopped, edited, or their logs viewed.
New services can be added by doing the following:
1.On the Service Controller screen, go to the File menu.
2.Selecting the "Service Control File" option.
3.Click on "New".
4.When prompted "Use File Wizard to help create a new record", select Yes.
5.The File Wizard will display a list of possible services to add.
6.Select the service to add.
7.The Main page of the maintenance screen will show.
8.Fill-in or change the fields that are required by the service. Don't forget to enter the "Server Name".
9.Press F10 to save the record.
10.Press Esc to return to the Service Controller.
11.Your new service should be listed.
12.Start the new service by right-clicking and selecting "Start".