JAM Messages

Program #:   1607

Module:    Utilities

Overview

The JAM Messages program is for creating JAM message groups and messages. When entering the program, a list of message groups is displayed. You can use these message groups to define either language or company-specific translations for use in the JAM version. You may create translations for each of these groups.

Other message programs include GUI Messages (program #1606), SQR Messages (program #1608), SQL Messages (program #1609), and IBS Messages (program #1610).

Note: You must notify IBS when you make any changes in this program so they can be copied back to IBS and stored in the message system that is delivered with new releases. This ensures that any changes you make survive upgrades.

Note: IBS customers do not have access to this program.

Note: In the main window of JAM Messages customers do not have access to

l    Change Record

l    New Record

l    Delete Record

Note: In the JAM Messages Details tab, customers do not have access to New Record.

To access this program, select JAM Messages (program #1607) from the main menu of SBN.

The JAM Messages Window

The following graphic shows the main window of JAM Messages.

Field/Column Descriptions

The following table describes the fields and columns used in JAM Messages.

Viewing the Information of a JAM Message Group

When you view a JAM message group, specific information about that message group appears in the lower pane of the main window of JAM Messages in the following fields:

• Sub

• Min s#msgno

• Number of Msgs to Allocate

• Description

Use the following steps to view JAM message group information:

   1.    In JAM Messages (program #1607), select the JAM message group for which you want to view information.

   2.    Double-click your selection or choose Get Record.

‰    The information displays in the lower pane of the main window of JAM Messages.

Changing the Information of a JAM Message Group

Use the following steps to change information about a JAM message group:

   1.    In JAM Messages, select the JAM message group you want to change.

   2.    Choose Change Record.

   3.    Change the information in the lower pane of the main window of JAM Messages.

   4.    Choose Save Existing Record.

Creating a New JAM Message Group

Use the following steps to create a new JAM message group:

   1.    In JAM Messages, choose New Record.

   2.    Complete the fields in the lower pane of the main window of JAM Messages.

   3.    Choose Save New Record.

Deleting a JAM Message Group

Use the following steps to delete a JAM message group:

   1.    In JAM Messages, select the JAM message group you want to delete.

   2.    Choose Delete Record.

‰    ABN asks if you want to delete the message group.

   3.    Choose Yes.

‰    SBN may display a message that states that you cannot delete the group because it has messages.

   4.    Choose OK.

Zooming In/Out of the Sublevel

Zoom in and out of the sublevel to open or close the JAM Messages Details tab for a specific message group. Opening the JAM Messages Details tab provides additional JAM message options.

Field/Column Descriptions

The following table describes the fields and columns used in the sublevel of JAM Messages.

Searching for Messages

Use the following steps to search for specific messages within a message group:

   1.    In JAM Messages, select the message group you want to search.

   2.    In JAM Messages Details tab, complete the search parameter fields.

   3.    Choose Search.

Viewing a Message

Use the following steps to view a message:

   1.    In JAM Messages Details tab, select the message you want to view information about.

   2.    Double-click your selection or choose Get Record.

‰    The information displays in the lower pane of the JAM Messages Details tab.

Changing a Message

Use the following steps to change message information:

   1.    In JAM Messages Details tab, select the message you want to change.

   2.    Choose Change Record.

   3.    Change information in the lower pane of the JAM Messages Details tab.

   4.    Choose Save Existing Record.

Deleting a Message

Use the following steps to delete a message:

   1.    In JAM Messages Details tab, select the message you want to delete.

   2.    Choose Delete Record.

‰    A confirmation box opens asking if you want to delete the message.

   3.    Choose Yes.

Using Message Translation

You can enter a message translation for a selected message based on language or company-specific requirements.

Note: When defining translations for APP message group, you must define three (3) translations, which must be entered in positions #1, #41, and #61 in the Message field. These positions represent the long, medium, and short translations for column headings.

Field Descriptions

The following table describes the fields used in this window.

Translating a JAM Message

Use the following steps to translate a JAM message:

   1.    In JAM Messages Details tab, select the message you want to translate.

   2.    Choose Translate.

‰    The Message Translation dialog box opens.

   3.    Complete the fields, as needed.

   4.    Choose OK.

Installing and Compiling Messages

Use the following steps to install the messages that have been changed:

   1.    In JAM Messages Details tab, choose Install and Compile Message.

‰    SBN asks you to confirm your selection.

   2.    Choose Yes.

Button Functions

The following table displays the buttons, describes the shortcut keys, actions and functionality.

Modifications and Updates to JAM Messages

The following table lists modifications and updates to the JAM Messages document.