SQR Messages

Program #:   1608

Module:    Utilities

Overview

Use SQR Messages (program #1608) to create SQR message groups and messages. When the program opens, it displays a list of message groups. You can use these message groups to define either language or company-specific translations for use in the SQR version. You may create translations for each of these groups.

Other message programs include GUI Messages (program #1606), JAM Messages (program #1607), 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: In the main window of SQR Messages, customers do not have access to:

l    Change Record

l    New Record

l    Delete Record

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

To access SQR Messages, choose SQR Messages (program #1608) from the main menu.

The SQR Messages Window

The following graphic shows the main window of SQR Messages.

Field/Column Descriptions

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

Viewing Information About an SQR Message Group

You can view specific information about a message group in the lower pane of the main window of SQR Messages in the following fields:

• Sub

• Min s#msgno

• Number of Msgs to Allocate

• Description

Use the following steps to view information about an SQR message group:

   1.    In SQR Messages (program #1608), select the SQR message group for which you want to view information.

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

‰    SBN displays the information displays in the lower pane of the main window of SQR Messages.

Changing Information About an SQR Message Group

Use the following steps to change information about an SQR message group:

   1.    In SQR Messages (program #1608), select the SQR message group you want to change.

   2.    Choose Change Record.

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

   4.    Choose Save Existing Record.

Creating a New SQR Message Group

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

   1.    In SQR Messages (program #1608), choose New Record.

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

   3.    Choose Save New Record.

Deleting an SQR Message Group

Use the following steps to delete a SQR message group:

   1.    In SQR Messages (program #1608), select the SQR message group you want to delete.

   2.    Choose Delete Record.

SBN 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 or out of the sublevel to open or close the SQR Messages Details tab for a specific message group. Opening the SQR Messages Details tab provides additional SQR message options.

Field/Column Descriptions — Details Tab

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

Searching for Messages

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

   1.    In SQR Messages (program #1608), select the message group you want to search.

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

   3.    Choose Search.

Viewing a Message

Use the following steps to view a message:

   1.    In SQR 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 SQR Messages Details tab.

Changing a Message

Use the following steps to change message information:

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

   2.    Choose Change Record.

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

   4.    Choose Save Existing Record.

Deleting a Message

Use the following steps to delete messages from the message list in the Details tab:

   1.    In SQR 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 you define translations for APP message group, you must define three (3) translations, which you must enter in positions #1, #41, and #61 in the Message field. These positions represent the long, medium, and short translations for column headings.

Field Descriptions — Message Translation

The following table describes the fields used in the Message Translation window.

Translating a Message

Use the following steps to translate a message:

   1.    In SQR 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 Installing and Compiling Messages to install the messages that have been changed to the system.

Note: SBN automatically installs SQR Messages.

Note: Use Install and Compile Message for

l    JAM Messages (program #1607)

l    SQR Messages (program #1608)

l    SQL Messages (program #1609)

l    IBS Messages (program #1610)

Use the following steps to install messages:

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

A confirmation box opens asking if you are sure.

2.    Choose Yes.

Button Functions

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

Modifications and Updates to SQR Messages

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