Defining Folders and Jobs

Folders and Jobs, available from the Definitions shortcut, are basic objects used to organize and define batch processing in your environment.

Folder Definition

A Folder contains a logical grouping of Jobs. Folders can be organized by department (Accounting, IS, Sales) by function (EDI, Web, Security, Audit) or any other way that is meaningful to your organization.

Creating a New Folder

1. Click Definitions from the Shortcuts menu.
2. In the Folder Navigator, right-click the desired parent folder and select Add Folder.
3. In the Add a new Folder dialog, enter a folder name.
4. Click Ok.
   NOTE: To open the full Folder Definition dialog, select the Edit the new Folder's properties after adding checkbox before clicking OK.
   
5. Right-click any existing folder and select Properties.
6. Define the Properties, Schedule, Parameters, and Security controls on the Folder.
7. Click Save and Close on the Folder Definition dialog.

Job Definition

A Job is a task, script (known as a command procedure), command, sequence, or Workflow. A JAMS Job includes a number of Soft Properties and Elements that modify how and when a Job should run, as well as actions that should be taken when the Job finishes.

Creating a New Job

1. Click Definitions from the Shortcut bar.
2. Select the Job Definitions tab.
3. Click Add in the Control Bar.
4. In the Add a New JAMS Job Definition dialog, select the Folder where the Job should be created.
5. Enter a name for the new Job.
6. If desired, give the Job a description.
7. Select an Execution Method for the Job from the drop-down list.
   
8. Click OK.The Job Definition dialog is displayed.
9. Define the Job Source, Schedule, Properties, Parameters, Documentation, and Security as desired.
10. When the Job has been configured as desired, click Save and Close.

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