Debugging SMIT Database Extensions

Prerequisite Tasks or Conditions

1. Add a task to the SMIT Database.
2. Test the task.

Procedure

1. Identify the problem using one of the following flags:
   • Run the smit -v command if the problem applies to the following SMIT descriptors:
     • cmd_to_list
     • cmd_to_classify
     • cmd_to_discover
   • Run the smit -t command if the problems applies to individual SMIT database records.
   • Run the smit -l command to generate an alternate log file. Use the alternate log file to isolate current session information.
2. Modify the SMIT database where the incorrect information resides.
3. Retest SMIT task.

Related Information

System Management Interface Tool (SMIT) Overview for Programmers.

For more information about programming SMIT, see Understanding SMIT Screen Types, Understanding SMIT Object Classes,Understanding SMIT Aliases and FastPaths, Understanding SMIT Information Command Descriptors, and Understanding SMIT Command Generation and Execution.

Adding Tasks to the SMIT Database and Creating SMIT Help Information for a NewTask.

The smit command.