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Introduction
This document provides general instructions for setting up custom configurations.
Custom configuration are used to:
- Configure Equipment Interfaces.
- Enable Special Optifacts Features. Some of the features have settings or limits as part of the configuration.
Optifacts uses many custom configurations for various functions and processes. For specifics on an interface, tracking, and other Optifacts custom configurations, please refer to other documentation about said specifics, contact Optifacts Support by phone or open an Optifacts Support Ticket for assistance.
Procedure
From the Optifacts main menu:
Select Option 3 - Editor Utilities and press enter.
Select Option 6 - Configuration Editor and press enter.
Select Option 6 – Edit Custom Configuration and press enter.
The Custom Configuration Editor displays.
- Press “Q” to Query the table.
- Enter some search criteria in any of the fields.
- Press Escape to perform the search.
If the table does not exist:
- Press “A” - Add a new record.
- Enter all the information as required. (Refer to the field definitions below)
- Press Escape to save the data.
- Press “E” to exit the screen.
Field Definitions
Calling Program - Name of the program in which the system is calling to use this configuration. (i.e., STARTUP, TRACK, LAYOUT, EOE, DAEMON, GEN INTRFC, GENERATOR, INVENTORY, TRALLAR, or other programs defined by Optifacts.)
Field Name - This is unique, but some configurations must start with a prefix such as INTERFACE or other.
Enabled (Y/N) – Press “Y” to enable or “N” to disable.
Character Setting - Optifacts program and interface port information.
Port settings vary by lab. Check with your lab administrator, manager, or support for the correct port numbers.
Float Setting - Enter applicable data, such as a lite-up num or other dependent on the type of configuration.
Integer Setting - Enter applicable data, such as a lite-up bit or other dependents, which vary on the type of configuration. Check with Optifacts Support for details on any specific configuration you need.
Float and Integer settings vary by the lab and are dependent on what the requirements are for the configuration. Check with your lab administrator, manager, or support for the correct values.
Comment - Description of the interface
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