The MRU system includes a graphic user interface. The graphic
user interface runs under OpenVMS Alpha and OpenVMS VAX, Version 6.1
through Version 7.1 and Motif Version 1.2.3. This interface provides
a simple way to operate a library or loader. By default, the graphic
user interface scans the system to provide access to all connected
robots. To start the graphic user interface, enter:
$ XROBOT
To use the graphic user interface to access particular robots,
specify the robot devices in a list following the XROBOT command.
The following command example shows this feature:
$ XROBOT $1$DUA812: GKA2: $1$MIA4:
The system view window shows all libraries and loaders connected to
the system. Select the library or loader you want from the system
view window by placing the pointer on the robot icon and double
clicking MB1.
The robot dialog represents the selected library or loader. Use it
to conduct operations with the robot, and set robot-specific
customizations.
Move cartridges by either drag and drop operation with MB1, or use
point and click operations on cartridge source and destination
locations. Cartridges can be moved from any location to any other
location as allowed by the media robot hardware (except for the
explicit dismount/offline operation required by drives in the TL8nn
automated tape libraries).
The online help provides detailed information on using the graphic
user interface and, operating your media robot.