Appendix B - Print and Batch Queue Screen

PRINT & BATCH QUEUE SCREEN - METHOD 1

USING THE BATCH QUEUE TO RUN REPORTS OR UPDATE PROGRAMS RUNNING A JOB IN BATCH

It is important you understand what a batch queue is on your computer system. The batch queue  provides the facility that allows you to send a job off to be done independent of the terminal. This facility provides the equivalent of a supervisor delegating work to an employee; the supervisor specifies the work to be done, gives it to the employee, and only receives back a report at completion or discovery that the employee is missing information necessary to complete the process.

Use of the batch processing facilities on your computer will result in freeing your terminal so you can continue on with other types of work. It also preserves computer resources for those users who must use the terminals for their job functions during peak load periods of the day. The batch process normally runs at a lower priority and has a reduced impact on the system.

NOTE: Jobs can be forced to run in batch by coding the appropriate entry for batch force on the batch name in the system profile record. The following screen shows a typical sequence of questions that the user must respond to for all programs that have the option of running at the terminal or in batch.

RUNNING A JOB ON-LINE

If you choose to run a job online your terminal is unavailable until the job has finished processing. This method is NOT recommended for large reports or updates. When run in batch, a log file records the processing. If any errors occur, they are less likely to be missed.

INTRODUCTION

The print and batch queue option screen was created to show everything on one screen, thus eliminating the number of questions you must answer. You can adjust the screen through the use of defaults set up in the Master Profile to further reduce the number of questions.

The screen is grouped into four blocks, one of which is not shown until selected.

NOTE: If you enter a key letter for an option and nothing happens, the current privileges don't allow the option. If possible, change the Master Profile to allow for the option. TSC recommends the user consult the supervisor of the products operation prior to making any changes. There may be a reason for the restriction.

SECTION (A)

BATCH QUEUE/PRINT QUEUE

If you want to change the default print or batch queue displayed, enter 'A' at the prompt at the bottom of the screen. Assuming you are able to access this option, your cursor should move to Section A, and you should see the batch queue default flash or the print queue default flash. If the print queue default is flashing, you don't have privileges to change the batch queue default.

<CR> when finished changing the options.

BATCH QUEUE DEFAULT

Use the <UP> and <DOWN> arrows to select the batch queue you want to use or use the

<RIGHT> arrow to move to the print queue section. If the <RIGHT> arrow doesn't work, you are not authorized to change the print queue options.

PRINT QUEUE DEFAULT

Use the <UP> and <DOWN> arrows to select the print queue you want to use or use the

<LEFT> arrow to move to the batch queue section. If the <LEFT> arrow doesn't work, you are not authorized to change the batch queue options.

SECTION (B)

CHANGE OPTIONS SPECIFIC TO EACH BATCH OR PRINT QUEUE

To change the options specific to the print or batch queue you select, enter 'B' at the prompt at the bottom of the screen. Assuming you are able to access this option, your cursor should move to Section B and you will be asked to change the following options:

BATCH QUEUE

PRINTER FOR LOG

Enter the print queue you want the log file to be printed on.

 <CR> to accept the current value displayed. This option is valid only when running a report to batch. (DO NOT SPECIFY A DISK DEVICE)

HOLD

Enter 'Y' if you want the batch job to be held until you release it manually at a later date.

 <CR> to use the current value displayed. (Option valid only when running a report to batch.)

DELETE

Enter 'Y' if you want the batch log to be deleted after completion or <CR> to use the current value displayed. TSC does NOT recommend use of this option. If used, print out all log files. This option is valid only when running a report to batch.

PRINT

Enter 'Y' if you want the batch log to be printed after completion or <CR> to use the current value displayed. Valid only when running a report to batch.

NOTIFY

Enter 'Y' to have the system to announce when the batch job has completed or <CR> to use the current value displayed. This option is valid only when running a report to batch.

PRINT QUEUE

HOLD

Enter 'Y' to hold the report in the print queue until released manually at a later date or <CR> to use the current value displayed.

DELETE

Enter 'Y if you want the report to be deleted from the disk after it has been printed. TSC recommends you don't use this option on the chance that your printer is not set up properly or another failure results in the loss of the report. This is important for reports which are difficult to recreate because they are part of update processes.

If you choose 'N', then you must look after deleting these files later.

SECTION (C)

CHANGE DATE AND TIME OR NUMBER OF COPIES

To change the date and time or number of copies, enter 'C' at the prompt at the bottom of the screen. If you are not running to batch and your output is to disk, you will not be able to enter this option. Assuming you may enter this option, your cursor should move to Section C. Enter the number of copies you want (if not to disk) then enter the date and time you want the job to run (if running in batch).

SECTION (F)

CHANGE THE FORM TO BE USED DURING PRINTING

If you want to change the form that the report is to use, enter 'D' at the prompt at the bottom of the screen. If the report is running to disk or screen, you may not enter this option. Assuming you may enter this option, your cursor should clear Section B and draw in Section

1. Use any of the arrow keys to select the form of your choice. Forms are set up in the Global Systems Parameter menu.

NOTE: If you specify a form that is not set up on the print queue of your choosing, then the printout will be on hold state until the form is set up on the print queue.

PRINT & BATCH QUEUE SCREEN - METHOD 2

USING THE BATCH QUEUE TO RUN REPORTS OR UPDATE PROGRAMS

RUNNING A JOB IN BATCH

It is important you understand what the batch queue is on your computer system. The batch queue provides the facility which allows you to send a job off to be done independent of the terminal. This facility provides the equivalent of a supervisor delegating work to an employee, where the supervisor specifies the work to be done, gives it to the employee, and only receives back a report at completion or upon discovery that the employee is missing information which is necessary to complete the process.

Use of the batch processing facilities on your computer will result in freeing your terminal so that you can continue on with other types or work. It will also preserve computer resources for those users who must use the terminals for their job functions during the peak load periods of the day. The batch process normally runs at a lower priority and therefore, has a reduced impact on the system.

NOTE: Jobs can be forced to run in batch by coding the appropriate entry for batch force on the batch name in the system profile record. The following screen shows a typical sequence of questions which the user must respond to for all programs which have the option of running at the terminal or in batch.

RUNNING A JOB ON-LINE

It is important you understand what a batch queue is on your computer system. The batch queue  provides the facility that allows you to send a job off to be done independent of the terminal. This facility provides the equivalent of a supervisor delegating work to an employee; the supervisor specifies the work to be done, gives it to the employee, and only receives back a report at completion or discovery that the employee is missing information necessary to complete the process.

Use of the batch processing facilities on your computer will result in freeing your terminal so you can continue on with other types of work. It also preserves computer resources for those users who must use the terminals for their job functions during peak load periods of the day. The batch process normally runs at a lower priority and has a reduced impact on the system.

NOTE: Jobs can be forced to run in batch by coding the appropriate entry for batch force on the batch name in the system profile record. The following screen shows a typical sequence of questions that the user must respond to for all programs that have the option of running at the terminal or in batch.

RUNNING A JOB ON-LINE

If you choose to run a job online your terminal is unavailable until the job has finished processing. This method is NOT recommended for large reports or updates. When run in batch, a log file records the processing. If any errors occur, they are less likely to be missed.

INTRODUCTION

The print and batch queue setup appears as a banner across the top of every program that requires you to specify job processing parameters. This banner will automatically be set to the defaults setup through the application Master Profile. Any changes made using the batch queue utility remain in effect until you change options or end the current session.

NOTE: You may change your batch or print queue any time during data entry.

NOTE: If you enter an option and nothing happens, it's because the current privileges don't allow the option. If possible, change the master profile to allow for the option. TSC recommends you consult the supervisor of the products operation before making any changes. There may be a reason for the restriction.

To gain access to the batch queue setup banner, use the <PF1> or <GOLD> key, then Q from any prompt. This will produce a highlighted box in the upper left hand corner. To move the highlighted box around use the <RIGHT> <LEFT> <UP> <DOWN> arrows to move in the desired direction. When the section to be changed is highlighted press <SELECT>. Once pressed a window will appear below the queue banner. Use the <UP> <DOWN> arrows to change the options from the defaults. With the new option highlighted, you must press <CR> for the queue attributes to be changed.

 You may exit the queue banner by pressing <CR>.

PROCESSING

The processing option allows you to specify how the job is to be performed (online or batch). If the job must be done in batch, the processing option will allow you to specify which batch queue is to be used.

OUTPUT

The output option allows you to specify where your reports will be sent. This device may be a printer, the screen or a hard disk. Due to the nature of some processing, the output option will change automatically, depending on the processing option selected.

COPIES

The copies option may only be changed if the output device is a printer. This option allows you to make multiple copies.

RUN TIME

This option allows you to change the date and time a batch job will run. (Option only available to jobs run in batch.)

FORM

This option allows you to select a specific form for output. This option is only available when the output device selected is a printer. Forms are set up on the global systems parameter menu.

OTHER

This option allows you to specify special details or attributes that apply to batch options and print options. The arrow keys allow movement between options; by pressing <SELECT> you may change the attributes.

OTHER - BATCH OPTIONS

HOLD/NOHOLD

Do you want to hold your job or start it right away? Should normally say NOHOLD.

DELETE/NODELETE

Do you want to delete your log file when the process is complete?

PRINT/NOPRINT

Do you want the log file to be printed when your process ends?

NOTIFY/NONOTIFY

Do you want to be notified when your job ends?

OTHER - PRINT OPTIONS

HOLD/NOHOLD

Do you want to hold your report file or print it right away? Should normally be NOHOLD.

DELETE/NODELETE

Do you want to delete your list file when the print job is complete?

PRINT BANNER & SCREEN SCROLLER

The systems display a print banner on any screen where the option has the ability to print a file, or any option that is required to be run in batch. The print banner can be accessed by pressing <PF 1>Q. This will highlight the processing bar. You can access the different options within the queue banner by using the arrow keys. To display the options available to you on the item that the highlighted bar is on, press <SELECT> or <PF 1>S. Use the <DOWN> arrow key to move to the item you wish to select and

<CR>.

ONLINE SCREEN SCROLLER

This on-line feature is only available if the following logical is setup in your logicals.com file: SRB$SCREEN_SCROLLER==ON.

Every report that you run online to the screen has features that make viewing, searching, and printing information easier. At the top of the screen you will see a highlighted bar that resembles the following:

This bar contains the keys that you can press to perform various functions. These functions are described in the table below.

KEY                                   FUNCTION                                                                    

<UP> arrow                         Scroll backwards through the report

<DOWN> arrow                   Scroll forwards through the report.

H                                        Toggles the report from scrolling mode to hold mode.

• Exits the

• Activates the Function Menu Bar at the report

When you press the 'F' key, the Function Menu Bar will appear at the bottom of the report.

Pressing the first letter of any of the following options will activate that option.

IF YOU ENTER 'P' TO PRINT ALL/PART OF THE REPORT, THE FOLLOWING WINDOW APPEARS:

THE FOLLOWING TABLE DESCRIBES WHAT EACH FUNCTION DOES.