Macros
The
following program description deals with:
By
use of this program, you can maintain the macros for the workflow, i.e. create
new data records, modify or delete existing data. You can also view already
stored data for information purposes.
First
you have to define the macro type by defining the trigger type and the trigger
frame, then you have to assign the actions to this macro by clicking on the
button Macro Actions and opening the update
program of the same name.
This
paragraph will provide a short overview over the options available for updating
these basic data
Just
like in almost any other program:
- The input mask may be different
in your MICROS Retail OSCAR POS program depending on the set-up of the application. In
some cases some data
fields may be missing.
- Some input fields may contain default values or
defined selection options; these cannot be updated.
- The input mask contains some fields that require
an entry and others in which entries are optional.
- If the data record is updated via multi-page
input masks, go to the dialog window by clicking on
the appropriate buttons with <Mouse key 1>.
- The same procedure applies to call up another
update program from this program.
- In some cases you may find that so-called
"Switches" which - depending on the default - can be activated
or deactivated with <Mouse key 1>. Activated switches are identified
by their dark color, deactivated switches are lighter-colored.
Permitted input range: alphanumeric, max. 20 chars.
Enter
the name of the macro. Give it a name that makes the function of the macro
obvious.
Field with firmly defined selection options
Select
one of the trigger types provided to define when and in which way the macro is
to be executed. The selection can be made by clicking in the field and
selecting the required type by another mouse click.
The
system offers the following trigger types for selection:
- None
For this macro, no actions will be
carried out. By use of this function, you can e.g. lock a macro
temporarily.
- Create Window
The actions of this macro are carried out after the complete key of a new
data record has been entered in the field Trigger
Frame.
- Popup Window
The actions of this macro are carried
out after the window has been opened. The window can be defined in the
field Trigger Frame.
- Pop-down Window
The actions of this macro are carried
out after the window has been closed. The window can be defined in the
field Trigger Frame.
- Click
The actions of this macro are carried
out after a click on a button in this window. For this trigger type, you
have to define the window in the field Trigger
Frame and the Trigger Field,
i.e. the button in this window or the menu command in case you would like
to start a report.
- Entry
The actions of this macro are carried
out with the entry in a field or a button of the window. For this trigger
type, you have to define the window in the field Trigger Frame and the Trigger Field, i.e. the input field,
the button in this window or the menu command.
- Exit
The actions of this macro are carried
out with the exit from a field or button in this window. For this trigger
type, you have to define the window in the field Trigger Frame and the Trigger Field, i.e. the input field,
the button in this window or the menu command.
- Set Value
The actions of this macro are carried
out after a value has been entered in an input field. For this trigger
type, you have to define the window in the field Trigger Frame and the Trigger Field.
Permitted input range: alphanumeric, max. 20 chars.
Enter
the internal name of this window with which the macro is to be carried out. If you
do not know the name, you can select the data record via the Search Function.
Permitted input range: alphanumeric, max. 20 chars.
Enter
the internal name of this field with which the macro is to be carried out. If
you do not know the name, you can select the data record via the Search Function.
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