Work with User Defined Options

A user defined option allows users to create their own commands and options, identified by a unique option code, which can then be used in addition to the standard options against an alert.

Each user defined option comprises an option code and one or more commands or built-in options that are run in sequence when the option is invoked. The user defined options are run by typing the appropriate option code against an alert on either the Work with Alert Log display or the Message Console - Alerts view display.

The Work with User Defined Options display lists the user defined options defined for the current user and provides functions and options for maintaining them.

Parameters on the Work with User Defined Options display

The following parameters are shown on the Work with User Defined Options display.

Type

Displays the type of user option that has been defined.

ALT User defined option for Alert Log
CON User defined option for Message Console
Code

Displays the alphanumeric option code.

Commands and options

Displays the commands and built-in options run by this user defined option.

Using the Work with User Defined Options display

The following options are available on the Work with User Defined Options display:

Change

Use option 2=Change to open the Change User Defined Option display. Parameters on this display allow you change the attributes of an existing user defined option.

NOTE: The parameters on this display are the same as those used when adding a user defined option. See Adding a User Defined Option for more information.
Copy

Use option 3=Copy to open the Confirm Copy of User Defined Options display. Enter an option code for the new user defined option, then press Enter to perform the copy, or press F12 to cancel.

Delete

Use option 4=Delete to open the Confirm Delete of User Defined Options display. Press Enter on this display to delete the selected User Defined Options or press F12 to cancel.

The following functions are available on the Work with User Defined Options display:

F3=Exit

Use F3=Exit to exit this display and return to the main menu.

F5=Refresh

Use F5=Refresh to update this display with current information.

F6=Add

Use F6=Add to open the Add User Defined Option display. This allows you to define a new User Defined Option. See Adding a User Defined Option for more information.

F12=Cancel

Use F12=Cancel to exit this display and return to the previous display.