Introduction

This document provides instructions for setup, and examples of the Optifacts Startup Interface custom configurations. There are many more interfaces and custom configurations available. Please contact support for assistance.

Procedure

From the Optifacts main menu:

Type 3 - Editor Utilities and press enter.

Type 6 - Configuration Editor and press enter.

Type 6 – Edit Custom Configuration and press enter.

The Custom Configuration Editor displays.

Press Q to Query to ensure that the table below exists.
If the table does not exist:
- Type A to add a new record.
- Enter all the information as required.
  - Calling Program - Name of the program being called to use this configuration. (i.e. STARTUP, TRACK, LAYOUT, EOE, DAEMON, GEN INTRFC, GENERATOR, INVENTORY, TRALLAR, etc.)
  - Field Name - Is unique, but some configurations must start with a prefix such as INTERFACE or other.
  - Enabled (Y/N) - Y
  - Character Setting - Optifacts program and interface port information
    - Note: 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.
    - Note: Settings vary by lab and dependent on what is being configured. Check with your lab administrator, manager or support for the correct values.
  - Integer Setting - Enter applicable data, such as a lite-up bit or other dependent on the type of configuration.
  - Comment - Description of the interface
    - Note: Settings vary by lab and dependent on what is being configured. Check with your lab administrator, manager or support for the correct values.
- Press Escape to save the data.
- Type E to exit.