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 Changing Object Attributes

Every objectAutomation Engine controlled activities and processes are structured in the form of objects. See also: Task possesses numerous attributes which have impacts on processing (e.g. the priority or start type). Occasionally it might become necessary to change a particular attribute (when the target hostComputer, target system. in a file transferTransfers files from one computer to another. A particular Automation Engine object type (FileTransfer object). should be changed if a particular calendar conditionThe criteria for running a task is based on calendar keywords. applies or if the host is not active), for example.

Hence, AE Script contains the scriptA particular Automation Engine object type. elements :PUT_ATT and GET_ATT. Both of them can be used to set and read the attributes of objects.

:PUT_ATT GROUP = "MM.GROUP"

:SET &START# = GET_ATT(GROUP)

Refer to the User Guide to get a list of the attributes of all objects including their possible values.

Additional script elements are available for notifications:

 

 


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