Powertech Security - Processes

Use this screen to maintain the processes used by the system. See Security - Processes.

How to get there

From any Database Monitor menu, choose option 16.

Action entries – INN202-01

Powertech Security - Processes

Action Number Short Description Description
2 Edit Placing a 2 in the 'ACT' field beside any 'Type/Process' and pressing enter will display a Change Record window for the selection. Here, you can update the Description field.
4 Delete Entering a 4 in the 'ACT' field beside any 'Type/Process' and pressing enter will display a 'Deleting this record' window for the selection. By pressing enter, the selected process will be removed from the list of valid Database Monitor processes. Should you decide not to remove the record, press F12 to cancel the action and return to INN202-01.
9 View Users for process Entering a 9 in the 'ACT' field beside any 'Type/Process' and pressing enter will bring up INN203-01 Powertech Security - Matrix. This panel is used to maintain authority for the selected process by user. This panel is discussed in greater detail below.

Function keys – INN201-01

Powertech Security - Processes

Function Key Short Description Description
F3 Exit Pressing the F3 key returns the menu screen IDT0001- Database Monitor - System Setup and Configuration
F5 Refresh The F5 key will refresh the INN202-01 screen showing any new applicable information, if any.
F6 Create If the F6 key is pressed, an Add New Record panel will be displayed. Use this to add a new program or transaction for access by Database Monitor.
F11 Processes Use the F11 key to navigate from INN202-01 to INN201-01, Powertech Security - Users.
F12 Cancel Press F12 to close INN202-01 and return to the menu Database Monitor - System Setup and Configuration IDT0001.

Field level entries – INN201-01

Powertech Security - Users

Field Description Valid Entries Description
Type Use this field to filter for Transactions (T) or Programs (P). T or P Yes
Process Enter a value to filter for the program. For example entering an 'I' in this field will return a list of programs beginning with the letter 'I'. Any set of characters up to a maximum of 10. Yes

Add new record

If a new program is added that will be used by Database Monitor, it must exist be registered within the Database Monitor Security program.

How to get there

From any Database Monitor menu select option 16. Press F11, then press F6.

Function keys – INN202-01

Powertech Security - Adding a new Process

Function Key Short Description Description
F3 Exit Press F3 to close the window and return to INN201-01 without accepting any changes entered.If you wish to accept the entries made, when done press Enter.
F12 Cancel Press F12 to close the window and return to INN202-01 without accepting any changes entered.If you wish to accept the entries made, when done press Enter.

Field level entries – INN201-01

Powertech Security - Adding a new Process

Field Description Valid Entries Description
Record Type Enter a 'P' if the new item is a program or a 'T' if it is a new transaction. T or P Yes
Process Name Enter the name of the process. This must be entered exactly and using correct syntax or the process will not be recognized when the call is made. Up to a 10-character name Yes
Description Enter a brief description for the new process that generally describes its function(s). Up to 30 alphanumeric characters No (but, recommended)