Right-clicking with the mouse opens the context menu. The available commands depend on the currently highlighted objects and the corresponding rights and privilegesPrivileges in the Automation Engine refer to user rights to work with certain frontend and user interface functions. You grant privileges to users in the Automation Engine.. The following table lists all the available commands in alphabetical order.
Command |
Description |
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Cancel and Cancel (recursive) |
Cancels the taskAn executable object that is running. Tasks are also referred to as activities. and its subordinate tasks (such as a 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."]). Cancel (recursive) also includes running tasks. Workflows that have been canceled recursively obtain the statusThis represents the condition of a task (such as active, blocked, generating). ENDED_CANCEL. Schedules end with ENDED_OK. |
Collapse All |
Closes all open branches of the tree structure in the hierarchical Activity Window. |
Comments... |
Opens a task's comment window. |
Deactivate |
Removes finished tasks from the Activity Window. This command can only be used for:
The deactivation process of workflows always includes all subordinate tasks. |
Deactivate (forced) |
Available for finished workflows that do not include any active tasks. This command deactivates a workflow without considering superordinate workflows and it ignores the defined options for automatic deactivation. Note that FORCED does not check whether tasks in sub-workflows are active. A workflow's rollback functionPre-defined run book template in the Automation Engine. One single step only, e.g. Start Windows Service, Copy file,… will fail for workflows, which have already been deactivated by the "Deactivate (forced)" function, as the sub-workflowA workflow that is part of a different workflow. will no longer be available in the Activity Window. |
Delete Entry |
Deletes the task that is waiting for the start of its groupAn Automation Engine object type that integrates tasks so that they can be processed together.. |
Detail |
Displays a task's Detail Window. |
Edit |
Opens the corresponding objectAutomation Engine controlled activities and processes are structured in the form of objects. See also: Task for processing. Note that changes apply for all executions and not only for the current one. |
Enforce Pre-Condition evaluation |
Restarts the evaluation process of the Preconditions tab of workflow tasks. The time interval (CONDITION_CHECK_INTERVAL - UC_SYSTEM_SETTINGS) is reset. This command is only available for workflow tasks that are in the status "Waiting for Preconditions". |
Explorer |
Opens an Explorer window that displays the 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. in which the object is stored. |
Export to File |
Exports the current view of the Activity Window to a CSV file. By default, the name of the exported file is activitiesDeployment-related activities.csv. |
Filter |
Calls a filter that can be used to define the view of the Activity Window. |
Forecast |
Creates a new forecast for the task. |
Go and Go recursive |
Go starts the processing of workflows (sub-workflows are exempted), schedules, events or Queue objects. Doing so has the effect that tasks which were in a waiting condition now start. Go (recursive) includes the tasks and sub-workflows. |
Ignore / Consider Agent Resource |
Has the effect that the resources of this task are not checked or checked again. The task starts immediately if it is in the status "Waiting for resource". |
Ignore Pre-Condition |
Preconditions of workflow tasks are no longer checked or deactivated. This command is available for all workflow tasks that have not yet started. |
Ignore queueA particular Automation Engine (AE) object type. In AE, a queue determines the maximum number of concurrent tasks, their priorities and the order in which tasks should be executed. In ARA, queues are containers for workflow executions that should be executed at a certain time one after another. limit | Starts a task immediately which is in a waiting condition because of missing queue slots ("Waiting for queue slot"). |
Ignore SYNC |
Specified Sync objects are ignored in this task. |
Modify status manually |
Changes the task's current status. |
Modify task parameters |
This command opens the task's PromptSet dialog in which you can modify the prompt values subsequently. When the option Request task parameters is activated in RA jobs (RA tab), you can also modify the RA-specific values by using the PromptSet dialog. An error message will appear when no PromptSet objects are assigned to the task or when the task is not an RA jobAn Automation Engine object type for a process that runs on a target system. in which the option Request task parameters is set. While the task is being modified, it changes to the status Waiting for userIn the Automation Engine, a user is an instance of a User object, and generally the user is a specific person who works with Automic products. The User object is assigned a user ID and then a set of access rights to various parts of the Automation Engine system and product suite. These access rights come in the form of Automation Engine authorizations and privileges, Decision user roles and EventBase rights and ARA web application object rights. You can manage all these centrally in the ECC user management functions. See also, Unified user management. input. Modifying values after the task has been generated has no effect. |
Modify AE priority |
Changes the AE priority. Further information is provided in the document AE priority. |
Monitor and Monitor Parent |
Opens the monitor of the task (only applies for notifications, cockpits, groups, workflows, Schedules and Sync objects) or the monitor of the superordinate taskThere are various ways of activating objects. The originator of the activation is referred to as the superordinate task (parent).. |
Open for modifications | Opens the highlighted workflow in the monitor's editing mode. |
Open generated job |
Displays the result of a generated job. |
Quit |
Ends active Cockpit and Schedule objects. |
Refresh |
Refreshes the view. |
Reload definition at period turnaround |
Possible changes in the Schedule objectIt starts executable objects periodically. A particular Automation Engine object type. are assumed at the next period turnaround. |
Report |
Calls the task's current reportA report provides more detailed information about a task's execution or a component.. Event objects show the report of the eventAction that is triggered if particular conditions apply. It can be an Automation Engine object type or an entry in a Policy Orchestrator EventBase. (Process) that has last been executed. |
Restart |
You can restartA restart refers to the repetition of an object's execution. This action differs from a new start in some parts. tasks that have already been executed and specify options. |
Send To |
If the administrator has defined calls for external programs or internal objects in the variables UC_SENDTO or UC_SENDTO_ACT, the Activity Window's context menu includes the menu Send To. You can select the program or object that should be called from the submenu. The codes of the previously highlighted task are assigned to them for further processing. |
Statistics |
Calls the statisticsThis is a list of a task's previous runs. of the task. |
Stop and Stop recursive |
Workflow tasks are stopped with the exception of sub-workflows which remain active. Stop recursive includes tasks and sub-workflows. The Stop command is also available for Queue objects. It causes the object execution to come to a hold. |
Take Over Task |
Tasks run under the user who has started them. They can be assumed by any other user at any time and then be processed by this user. The system verifies that the user who assumes a task has an execution right for the corresponding object. If so, the task including all its childA subordinate task (such as a task that runs in a workflow). tasks that are active or in a waiting condition are assumed. This procedure does not affect tasks that have already ended. In this case, the user is not changed. The report of all involved tasks includes the information that the user has been changed. Note that only the top task's execution right is verified. Ensure that you have all the required rights and contact your administrator if you have any questions. The privilege "Take Over Task" is required; otherwise this command is not available. |
Unselect All |
Tasks are no longer highlighted. |
Workflow Control |
These menu contains commands can also be called in the Workflow Monitor:
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