Message Edit MABB

This screen allows you to see the messages that are shipped with the system and add or amend your own.

NOTE All shipped messages are protected and you will not be able to amend them.

Opens from System Controls: Messages.

Field

Description

Fields

Language

Choose the language the current help entry is defined under.

Program

Choose the program associated with the message.

Sequence

The two character sequence code used to identify a particular message.

Columns

Message Text

Up to 66 character message text.

Where variable text is required, insert the relevant number of @ characters in the text.

Substitution Character

Should contain an @ character if variable text is required in the message text.

If not described elsewhere in this topic, click in the field and press F1 to view a description. See Common Fields for more information.

Fast prompt allows you to quickly view a list of options for certain fields.

NOTE Field visibility can be defined by your System Administrator, so not all fields documented may be shown.

See Using the Command Line on opening the screen without going through the menu.

See also