The following overview describes the meanings and functions of all symbols that are used in the UserInterfaceThis is the Automation Engine's graphical user interface. [Formerly called the "Rich Client", "RichGUI" and "Dialog Client."].
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Explorer |
Opens a new Explorer. |
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Search | Enables the Search for a clientA closed environment within an Automation Engine system where you can create and run objects. A client name consists of a 4-digit number that must be indicated when a user logs on to the Automation Engine system. Users and their rights are also defined in clients. A particular Automation Engine object type.'s folders and objects by using detailed criteria. |
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Activities | Opens a new Activity Window. Objects that are displayed must be set in the Dialog Box. |
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Messages | Opens and closes the Message Window. |
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System OverviewThe UserInterface window that contains information about the Automation Engine system. | Calls the System Overview. |
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Calls the Forecast Overview. |
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Calls the Auto Forecast. |
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Calls the Settings of the UserInterface. |
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Execute | Runs an executable objectAutomation Engine controlled activities and processes are structured in the form of objects. See also: Task. This command refers to one or more executable objects that have been highlighted in the Explorer. It also starts an executable object that is open for editing purposes. |
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Statistics |
Calls the current statistical overview.
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Child objects statistics | Calls the statistical overview of childA subordinate task (such as a task that runs in a workflow). objects. This command is available if the statistics are open and if a selected object has child objects. |
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Report/Last reportA report provides more detailed information about a task's execution or a component. |
Displays the report/last report depending on the context. For example:
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Edit | Opens the object so that it can be edited. |
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Delete | Deletes folders or objects in the Explorer. This command refers to highlighted folders and objects. By default, a safety query displays. |
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Prints the content of the particular active window. For example:
To select a printer other than your default printer, open the
Print Preview by using the appropriate pop up-menu command.
Then click the
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Opens a selection dialog for the printer or the page view if it is called from the menu. |
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Creates the print preview. |
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New object ... | Creates a new object, thereby using predefined templatesPre-defined 'workflows' for specific components/tasks, e.g. Tomcat, SubVersion.. |
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New Folder | Creates a new folderTop level entities such as Environment, Deployment Target, Activity, … are stored in folders. The permissions a user has on an entity depend on the permissions that are set on the folder for the entities. (object typeAn individual object is provided for the individual activities: There are User, UserGroup, Notification, Cockpit, CodeTable, Documentation, Event, Agent, FileTransfer, Group, Include, Job, Workflow, Calendar, Login, Client, RemoteTaskManager, Schedule, Script, Server, Sync, Variable and TimeZone objects FOLD). |
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Duplicate | Creates an identical copy of a particular object using a different name. |
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Details | Shows the object details in the Explorer window. |
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List | Displays the objects in the Explorer window in listShows entities in a grid view form. |
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Large icons | Displays objects in the form of large symbols in the Explorer window. |
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Up | Changes to the superordinate folder of a Explorer. |
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Refreshes the existing view of all open windows. |
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Save |
Saves an object. |
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Variables... | Opens the Variable Picker dialog in objects in which you can select predefined variables. |
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Cut | Cuts the highlighted text out of the Process and Documentation tab. The text is saved in the Windows clipboard and can be inserted in new position. |
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Copy | Copies a text that is
highlighted in the Process and Documentation tabs. This text is also saved in the clipboard for further use. |
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Paste | Imports a text from the Windows clipboard to the Process tab or a Documentation tab. |
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Undo | Cancels the last modification in the Process tab and the Documentation tabs. |
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Redo | Repeats a previously canceled modification that has been made in the Process tab and the Documentation tabs. |
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Comment Block | Adds a comment to the active scriptA particular Automation Engine object type. line. |
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Uncomment Block | Removes an existing comment from the active script line. |
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Increase Indent | Increases the indention in the Process tab. |
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Decrease Indent | Decreases the indention in the Process tab. |
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Displays calendarAn Automation Engine object type that defines a set of days based on calendar keywords. weeks horizontally. |
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Displays calendar weeks vertically. |
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Activates the periodic view in a calendar if periods have been defined. |
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Searches for text in:
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Line Tool | Editing mode of the workflowAn object of the Automation Engine that can include several executable objects and which runs them in a specified order. [Formerly called "ProcessFlow" and "JobPlan."]: Switches the Line Tool on or off so that objects in a workflow can be linked. |
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Fit | Editing mode of the workflow: Adjusts the size/proportion of the edited workflow to the window size while it is activated. |
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Zoom in | Editing mode of the workflow: Enlarges the edited workflow regardless of the window size. |
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Zoom out | Editing mode of the workflow: Reduces the edited workflow regardless of the window size. |
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Zoom in section | Editing mode of the workflow: Zooms in a section of the edited workflow that can be framed by clicking the mouse. |
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Cancel | Cancels the execution of the selected taskAn executable object that is running. Tasks are also referred to as activities.(s). |
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Quit |
Ends the selected long-running task(s). Can be used in Schedule objects, events, period containers and RemoteTaskManagers |
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Deactivate |
Deactivates finished task(s). Can only be used for:
The commands "Deactivate" and "Deactivate (forced)" always deactivate workflows including their subordinate tasks. |
Deactivate (forced) |
Deactivates selected workflows and their sub-workflows. When you apply the "Deactivate (forced)" command, the finished workflow will be deactivated even if the workflow or a sub-workflowA workflow that is part of a different workflow. below it contains active tasks. The "Deactivate (forced)" command can only be applied on top level workflows. The command "Deactivate (forced)" suppresses the defined Automatically deactivate when finished of subordinate tasks. The regular "Deactivate" command always checks these options, and tasks that include the definition "Deactivate - Never" will not be deactivated. The commands "Deactivate" and "Deactivate (forced)" always deactivate workflows including their subordinate tasks. |
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Detail | Opens the Detail Window. |
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Filter... | Here you can change the Activity Window selection. |
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Hierarchical | Activates or deactivates the hierarchical Activity Window view. |
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Comments | Here you can add commentsto the selected tasks. |
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Monitor | Opens the monitorof workflows. |
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Rollback |
Processes a Rollback of the selected task(s). This button is only available in workflow tasks in which the Rollback settings are active. |
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Restart |
Restarts the task(s). Only available for tasks that have already ended. |
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