Chapter 3-6: Input Processes

Input Image Toolbox Option

The toolbox overlay appears on the screen when you invoke the toolbox option from the Input Image overlay. The Input Image Toolbox overlay, shown in Figure 3-6-14, contains features such as Documentation Management and Security Management that will assist you when designing and invoking an input process. The options listed in the Toolbox overlay are described briefly below. See Chapter 3-3, Process Definition for a more detailed explanation of the options listed on the Toolbox overlay.

Figure 3-6-14. Input Image Toolbox Overlay

Database Management

The database management option allows you to add new files or maintain existing ones without leaving input process design.

Process Management

The process management option allows you to add other types of processes or maintain existing ones without leaving input process design.

Design Transfer Option

The design transfer option allows you to copy the attributes from a process that you have already designed and apply it to a new process.

Syntax Check

The syntax check option allows you to create the Executable Module for the current input process without actually running it. If the Executable Module for the input process is valid this option is ignored when invoked. Note that this option (option 97), like any option with a value of 90 or greater, is available for use from any screen in Application Design without having to go to the Toolbox.

View Audit Info

The view audit info option allows you to see who created the currently selected input process and who changed the currently selected input process most recently. It also gives the date of creation and the date it was last changed. Note that this option (option 98), like any option with a value of 90 or greater, is available for use from any screen in Application Design without having to go to the Toolbox.

Invoke a Process

The invoke a process option is available to facilitate testing. It allows you to invoke any process; the currently selected input process using the Test Database defined in system administration is the default. Note that this option (option 99), like any option with a value of 90 or greater, is available for use from any screen in Application Design without having to go to the Toolbox.

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