Message Entry (SMF210)

How To

Use this program to enter system messages that display on any menu on the current or any future date. Messages can be used as reminders, such as meetings or as PR, such as birthdays. The program enables you to establish the message content, the date it appears and the menu on which it is displayed. Messages can be displayed for a specific user or for all users. Up to six lines may be defined for each message.

Messages may be removed individually through this entry program or by date through the Remove Messages program.

To enter a message, complete the following fields:

1. Menu

Enter the name of the menu on which the message is to be displayed. The entry must be a valid menu name. Entry of a valid name displays the menu description. Enter (CR) defaults to MMS000, which is the FACTS Master Menu.

2. Date

Enter the date this message is to appear. Enter (CR) defaults to system date. F3 defaults to the first date on file for the menu displayed.

3. User Code

Enter the user code that must be in use for this message to be displayed. The entry must be a valid user code. Entry of a valid code displays the user’s name. Enter (CR) defaults to ALL users. F3 defaults to the first user code on file for the menu and date displayed.

4. Message (Lines 1-6)

Enter the message (up to 65 characters per line). F3 ends entry of the message.