6Configuring User Interface Elements

Configuring User Interface Elements

About Communications Panel and Communications Toolbar Configuration

This topic describes how the communications toolbar is displayed within the communications panel, explains how the communications toolbar buttons relate to commands defined for the communications configuration, and provides information about modifying the communications toolbar for your agents.

This topic contains the following information:

For information about enabling communications activities through the communications toolbar, see Enabling Session Communications.

For information about using the communications toolbar, see Using the Communications Toolbar.

The communications toolbar is defined and configured, in part, within Siebel Tools, like other toolbars in the Siebel applications. Within Siebel Tools, the Communication toolbar object definition contains, or is linked to, a series of other object definitions, including toolbar items, commands, and bitmaps.

These object definitions, combined with associated business service methods, communications commands, and icons specified in cascading style sheet (CSS) files, determine the functioning and appearance of the communications toolbar for your agents.

Customers can customize the appearance of the communications toolbar. For more information, see Modifying the Appearance of an Existing Toolbar Button.

Note: The available communications toolbar functions are also determined by functionality supported by applicable communications drivers and external communications systems, such as CTI middleware.

The communications toolbar connects to the Siebel application interface using HTTP. Toolbar functions are determined by communications events and commands, which interact with communications drivers loaded by the Communications Session Manager component. Communications between the driver and applicable middleware is subject to the implementation of the driver.

For more information about configuring object definitions for toolbars, toolbar items, commands, and bitmaps, see the developer documentation on the Siebel Bookshelf.

Related Topics

Modifying the Communications Toolbar

Enabling Session Communications

Using the Communications Toolbar

Related Books

Configuring Siebel Business Applications

Configuring Siebel Open UI

Using Siebel Tools

Siebel Developer's Reference

Siebel Fundamentals Guide

    About the Communications Panel and Communications Toolbar Display

    The communications toolbar appears by default at the start of a panel on the side of the Siebel application display area. This panel, which is called the communications panel, can be accessed by clicking the communications icon on the menu toolbar in the Siebel client.

    In addition to the communications toolbar, the communications panel also includes the customer dashboard and the chat panel. Whether each of these elements appears within the communications panel is subject to the existing mechanisms that control the display of these elements. For example, the communications toolbar and the chat panel appear if the user is defined as an agent in an applicable communications configuration. The dashboard appears for all agents.

    Agents can modify the display of the entire communications panel. In addition to being able to hide or display the panel, agents can dock the panel or undock the panel for a floating display, choose the dock location for the panel, or choose a wide or narrow display for the panel.

    Within the communications panel, agents can modify the display of each element, such as the communications toolbar. Options include displaying more or less of the toolbar.

    Developers can modify the display of the communications panel and its elements. For example, by modifying the applicable style sheet, they can modify which items appear when an agent displays more or less of the toolbar. Or, by modifying the Siebel web template CCFrameContentHI, they can modify the order of the elements within the communications panel.

    Related Topics

    Enabling the Communications Panel for Applications and Agents

    Modifying the Communications Toolbar

    Integrating with the Customer Dashboard

    Displaying the Communications Panel and the Communications Toolbar

    Related Books

    Configuring Siebel Open UI

    Siebel Chat Guide

    Siebel Fundamentals Guide

      Enabling the Communications Panel for Applications and Agents

      For many of the Siebel CRM applications, such as Siebel Call Center, the communications panel is already configured to display for agents in the manner described in About the Communications Panel and Communications Toolbar Display.

      The communications panel is defined as a view named Communication Panel View. If an application that your agents will use does not already have Communication Panel View associated with the screen CommSrv Administration Screen, then you must create this association in Siebel Tools. Then deploy the Siebel runtime repository to all applicable servers. For more information about these activities, see documentation for Siebel Tools.

      Also, for an agent to be able to see the communications panel, one of the agent’s responsibilities must include the view Communication Panel View. If necessary, update all applicable responsibilities to include this view. For information about working with responsibilities, see Siebel Security Guide.

      Related Topic

      About the Communications Panel and Communications Toolbar Display

      Related Books

      Configuring Siebel Business Applications

      Using Siebel Tools

      Siebel Security Guide

        Communications Toolbar Items, Commands, and Methods

        The following table displays information about elements associated with the communications toolbar items. Starting from first column, the table displays each toolbar item name, the associated Siebel Tools command name, and the business service method associated with the command (where applicable).

        The methods listed in the following table are those of the Communications Client business service. The Default column indicates whether the toolbar button appears in the toolbar by default. An asterisk (*) indicates that the button is part of a submenu. Each business service method name also corresponds to the name of a communications command. Communications configurations provided with Siebel Business Applications include commands with these names. For more information about these commands, see Commands.

        Table Communications Toolbar Items, Commands, and Methods

        Toolbar Item Tools Command (Display Name) Business Service Method Or Communications Command Default

        Accept Email

        Accept Incoming Email

        AcceptEmailGroup

        Yes*

        Accept Misc Work

        Accept Miscellaneous Work Item

        AcceptMiscWorkGroup

        No*

        Accept Phone

        Answer Phone Call

        AnswerCallGroup

        Yes*

        Accept Work

        Accept Work Item

        AcceptWorkGroup

        Yes

        Blind Transfer

        Blind Transfer Work Item

        BlindTransferGroup

        Yes

        Consultive Conference

        Consultative Conference Work Item

        ConferenceTransferGroup

        Yes

        Consultative Transfer

        Consultative Transfer Work Item

        ConsultativeTransferGroup

        Yes

        Forward Work

        Forward Work Item

        ForwardWorkGroup

        Yes

        Hold Work

        Hold Work Item

        SuspendWorkGroup

        Yes

        Initiate Email

        Initiate Email

        SendEmailGroup

        Yes*

        Initiate Fax

        Initiate Fax

        SendFaxGroup

        Yes*

        Initiate Phone

        Initiate Phone Call

        MakeCallGroup

        Yes*

        Initiate SMS

        Initiate SMS

        SendSMSGroup

        Yes*

        Initiate Work

        Initiate Work Item

        InitiateWorkGroup

        Yes

        InQueue Time

        InQueue Time

        Not applicable

        Yes

        Media Indicator

        Media Indicator

        Not applicable

        Yes

        Not Ready

        Not Ready State

        NotReadyGroup

        Yes

        Not Ready Email

        Not Ready for Email

        NotReadyForEmailGroup

        Yes*

        Not Ready Phone

        Not Ready for Phone

        NotReadyForPhoneGroup

        Yes*

        Release Work

        Release Work Item

        ReleaseWorkGroup

        Yes

        Resume Work

        Resume Work Item

        ResumeWorkGroup

        Yes

        Retrieve Work

        Retrieve Work Item

        RetrieveWorkGroup

        Yes

        SignOff

        Communication Sign Off

        SignOffGroup

        Yes

        SignOn

        Communication Sign On

        SignOnGroup

        Yes

        Work Item List

        Work Item List

        WorkItemList

        Yes

        Working Time

        Not applicable

        Not applicable

        Yes

        Note: The WorkItemList communications command is invoked when the agent explicitly changes the active work item from the communications toolbar or when a work item is released. In each case, the focus changes in the work item list in the communications toolbar. For example, if the work item list has two calls and a customer releases one of the calls, then this call is removed from the list, the focus changes automatically to the remaining call, and WorkItemList is invoked.

          Communications Toolbar Commands and Bitmaps

          The following table displays the names of the bitmap object definitions that are associated with the Siebel Tools commands for the communications toolbar items. Starting from first column, the table displays the same Siebel Tools command names shown in the previous table, the name of the bitmap object definition specified for HTML Bitmap, and the name of the bitmap object specified for HTML Disabled Bitmap. HTML Bitmap is for controls in an enabled state, while HTML Disabled Bitmap is for controls in a disabled state.

          As noted in Modifying the Appearance of an Existing Toolbar Button, the toolbar icons are also specified in the CSS file. To use custom icons, you create a custom CSS file for this purpose.

          As noted, the following table displays the names of the bitmap object definitions that are associated with the Siebel Tools commands for the communications toolbar items.

          Table Communications Toolbar Commands and Bitmaps

          Tools Command (Display Name) HTML Bitmap HTML Disabled Bitmap

          Accept Incoming Email

          Comm Email

          Comm Email Disabled

          Accept Miscellaneous Work Item

          Comm Misc Work

          Comm Misc Work Disabled

          Accept Work Item

          Comm Accept Work

          Comm Accept Work Disabled

          Answer Phone Call

          Comm Phone

          Comm Phone Disabled

          Blind Transfer Work Item

          Comm Blind Transfer

          Comm Blind Transfer Disabled

          Communication Sign On

          Comm SignOn

          Comm SignOn Disabled

          Communication Sign Off

          Comm SignOff

          Comm SignOff Disabled

          Consultative Conference Work Item

          Comm Consultive Conference

          Comm Consultive Conference Dis

          Consultative Transfer Work Item

          Comm Consultive Transfer

          Comm Consultive Transfer Disab

          Forward Work Item

          Comm Forward Work

          Comm Forward Work Disabled

          Hold Work Item

          Comm Hold Work

          Comm Hold Work Disabled

          Initiate Email

          Comm Email

          Comm Email Disabled

          Initiate Fax

          Comm Fax

          Comm Fax Disabled

          Initiate Phone Call

          Comm Phone

          Comm Phone Disabled

          Initiate SMS

          Comm SMS

          Comm SMS Disabled

          Initiate Work Item

          Comm Initiate Work

          Comm Initiate Work Disabled

          InQueue Time

          Comm InQueue Time

          Comm InQueue Time

          Media Indicator

          Comm Phone

          Comm Phone

          Not Ready for Email

          Comm Email

          Comm Email Disabled

          Not Ready for Phone

          Comm Phone

          Comm Phone Disabled

          Not Ready State

          Comm Not Ready

          Comm Not Ready Disabled

          Release Work Item

          Comm Release Work

          Comm Release Work Disabled

          Resume Work Item

          Comm Resume Work

          Comm Resume Work Disabled

          Retrieve Work Item

          Comm Retrieve Work

          Comm Retrieve Work Disabled

          Work Item List

          Not applicable

          Not applicable

            Modifying the Communications Toolbar

            This topic describes how to modify the communications toolbar. It contains the following information:

            In implementing Siebel Communications Server, you can modify communications toolbar functionality in several ways. Several types of modifications that might apply to your implementation are described in the linked topics.

            For more information about configuring the communications toolbar in Siebel Tools, see the developer documentation on the Siebel Bookshelf.

            Note: Generally, it is best not to make changes in Siebel Tools unless it is strictly necessary or it is done with other application development work.

            Related Topic

            About the Communications Panel and Communications Toolbar Display

            Related Books

            Configuring Siebel Business Applications

            Configuring Siebel Open UI

            Using Siebel Tools

            Siebel Developer's Reference

              Modifying the Function of an Existing Toolbar Button

              You can modify the function of an existing communications toolbar button in several different ways. You can:

              • Change which communications command an existing communications toolbar button invokes

              • Change which device command an existing communications toolbar button invokes

              • Change which business service method an existing communications toolbar button invokes

                Modifying Communications Command for Existing Toolbar Button

                If you created a command in the communications configuration and you want a communications toolbar button to invoke this communications command instead of an existing command, then rename your commands so that the new command uses the name of the command that is currently associated with the toolbar button.

                Renaming commands in the communications configuration has less impact on an upgrade effort than modifying object definitions in Siebel Tools.

                Renaming commands in the communications configuration can be used whether you are only implementing a custom command or you are both implementing a custom command and invoking a device command supported by a custom communications driver, as described in Modifying Device Command for Existing Toolbar Button.

                For more information about communications commands, see Commands.

                  Modifying Device Command for Existing Toolbar Button

                  If you are using a custom communications driver, created using the Adaptive Communications API, in order to extend or replace the functionality of a driver provided with Siebel Business Applications, then you can reuse the existing communications toolbar configuration, and you can reuse existing commands from the configuration data provided with Siebel Business Applications. Of course, you can also create new communications commands, as described earlier in this topic.

                  If your communications driver supports different device command names than do the drivers provided with Siebel Business Applications, then specify your own driver’s device commands in your communications commands. Alternatively, for commands that do not specify a device command and do not execute something else such as a business service method or script, the application attempts to execute a device command with the same name as the communications command. For more information about device commands, see Commands. For more information about Adaptive Communications, see Developing a Communications Driver.

                    Modifying Business Service Method for Existing Toolbar Button

                    If you have created a custom business service, and you want an existing communications toolbar button to invoke a method for this service, then you must use Siebel Tools to modify the command object definition that is associated with the toolbar item, to specify the new business service and method. This approach is of limited practical value, however, because you can customize the function of a button without using Siebel Tools.

                    For more information about how business service methods are specified for the toolbar buttons, see Communications Toolbar Items, Commands, and Methods.

                      Modifying the Appearance of an Existing Toolbar Button

                      Customers can customize the appearance of the communications toolbar. To do this, customers must create their own customized CSS file in which custom icons are specified and then associate this CSS file to the application theme for which these customizations are to be enabled. For more information about performing this type of customization, see Configuring Siebel Open UI.

                        Moving, Adding, or Removing a Toolbar Button

                        You can customize the communications toolbar to add a new toolbar button or to remove an existing button. You can:

                        • Move a toolbar button or other control on the communications toolbar

                          You can move a toolbar control, in relation to other controls, by modifying the value of the Position field for the applicable toolbar item in Siebel Tools.

                        • Remove a toolbar button or other control from the communications toolbar

                          You can prevent a control from appearing in the communications toolbar by setting the Inactive flag to True for the applicable toolbar item in Siebel Tools.

                        • Add a new button to the communications toolbar

                          If you add a new toolbar button to the communications toolbar, then you must also add, or reuse, all associated object definitions in Siebel Tools and images specified in the applicable CSS file. The scope of what you have to do depends on the purpose of the new button.

                          Communications Toolbar Buttons and Commands

                          This topic provides an overview of the following:

                          • How communications commands are invoked from the communications toolbar

                          • About command parameters that affect toolbar commands

                          • About how group commands function to support the communications toolbar, especially in a multichannel environment

                          This topic contains the following information:

                            How Communications Toolbar Buttons Work

                            When an agent clicks a communications toolbar button, the Siebel client attempts to execute a command, corresponding to the method name, from the communications configuration.

                            If no matching command is found, then the communications driver (a profile for which is associated with the configuration) that supports a device command with the same name as the method executes that device command.

                            If a command invokes a subcommand, business service method, or script, then it does not have to execute a device command. All other commands generally execute a specified device command.

                            A communications command executing a device command can be explicitly associated with a profile for the driver that supports that device command. This can help to avoid possible collisions where the same device command is supported by multiple drivers and can also help the administrator to keep track of the intended functions of commands in a complex, multichannel environment.

                            For more information about the DeviceCommand parameter, see Command Parameters. For available device commands that might apply to your deployment, see Special Commands for Device Commands.

                              Command Parameters Affecting Communications Toolbar Buttons

                              The presence and visual appearance of items in the communications toolbar are determined in part by a set of related command parameters defined for the communications commands that are accessible through the toolbar:

                              • Description. Provides the text to be displayed as ToolTip text for the toolbar button for the command. Many references to toolbar buttons by name are based on the ToolTip text specified with this parameter. For more information, see ToolTip Text for the Communications Toolbar.

                              • Hidden. Although this parameter has no direct effect on the communications toolbar, it is typically set to True for a command that is to appear in the communications toolbar (and that is not to appear in the Communications submenu).

                              • LocalMenu. Although this parameter has no direct effect on the communications toolbar, it is typically set to False, or omitted from the command, for a command that is to appear in the communications toolbar (and that is not to appear in the applet-level menu).

                              For more information about these parameters, see Command Parameters Affecting Communications Menu Items and Command Parameters.

                                Communications Group Commands in the Communications Toolbar

                                In the communications configurations provided with Siebel Business Applications, commands whose names end in Group are commands that can contain several subcommands. Most of the communications toolbar buttons invoke group commands. A group command can invoke another group command.

                                When a group command is executed, such as might occur when the user clicks the associated toolbar button, one of its subcommands is typically invoked, based on the current context. Alternatively, you can configure a group command to execute all subcommands, where this is appropriate. The order that you specify for each subcommand determines the sequence in which the subcommands are checked to find one that matches the context. For more information about group commands and subcommands, see Hierarchical Commands (Commands and Subcommands).

                                  ToolTip Text for the Communications Toolbar

                                  The ToolTips displayed when the agent points to a communications toolbar button are usually derived from the command in the communications configuration. They might also be obtained from the communications driver, or from the associated command object definition in Siebel Tools.

                                  The ToolTip text is derived in this fashion:

                                  • For the communications command (which might be a subcommand of another command) that the toolbar button represents, the value of the command parameter Description is used as the ToolTip text. Obtaining text from the context-appropriate subcommand allows the ToolTip text itself to vary by context. For the MakeCallToContact command, for example, Make Call to Contact is the ToolTip text.

                                  • If the command parameter Description is not used for the communications command that the toolbar button represents, then any ToolTip text defined in the communications driver for the associated device command is used. Such text might also be context-sensitive, depending on the driver implementation.

                                    Note: In order to update the description of a device command, a driver must use the client handle method CacheCommandInformation. In turn, this description is used for the ToolTip text.
                                  • If neither of the previous two sources provides ToolTip text, then any ToolTip text is used that is defined for the command object definition in Siebel Tools. Such text cannot be context-sensitive, because only a single string is defined for the toolbar button.

                                  Communications drivers and configurations provided with Siebel Business Applications provide ToolTip text. If you use such a driver, then ToolTip text derived from Siebel Tools is not used.

                                    Configuring Communications Menu Commands

                                    This topic contains the following information:

                                    For information about using the communications menu commands, see Using Communications Menu Commands.

                                      Communications Submenu and Applet-Level Menu

                                      When communications are enabled for a user, the Communications submenu is displayed in the Tools application-level menu. The Communications submenu is configured using commands defined in the communications configuration.

                                      The name and position of Communications as an item in the Tools application-level menu is determined in Siebel Tools by the Tools - Communications menu item definition.

                                      Like the communications toolbar, the exact content of the Communications submenu varies according to the communications configuration that you are using. All the sample communications configurations provided with Siebel Business Applications contain definitions to configure the Communications submenu.

                                      The applet-level menu, which is accessed at the start of each applet, is generally available in the Siebel client. When session communications are enabled, communications-related items are added to it, according to the commands defined for the communications configuration.

                                        Command Parameters Affecting Communications Menu Items

                                        The presence and visual appearance of items in the Communications submenu and applet-level menu are determined by a set of related command parameters defined for the communications commands that are to appear in the affected menus. For more information, see Command Parameters.

                                        The following list describes the command parameters:

                                        • Hidden. Set to False, or omitted from the command, for a command to appear in the Communications submenu. Set to True for a command that is intended to appear in the applet-level menu or the communications toolbar, or that is not to appear directly in the user interface.

                                        • HotKey. Specifies the key combination that serves as a keyboard accelerator for the command’s menu item.

                                          Keyboard shortcuts defined for communications commands do not use as input any data entered into the text entry field in the communications toolbar.

                                          Note: If you specify keyboard shortcuts, using the HotKey parameter, that conflict with keyboard shortcuts specified in Siebel Tools, then these shortcuts take precedence over the shortcuts from Siebel Tools for the agent’s session.
                                        • HotKeyText. Specifies locale-dependent text to represent the keyboard accelerator for the command’s menu item. The keyboard accelerator itself is specified using the HotKey parameter. This locale-dependent text appears in the Communications submenu.

                                        • LocalMenu. Set to True for a command to appear in the applet-level menu. Set to False, or omitted from the command, for all other commands.

                                        • MenuPosition. Specifies the position of the command’s submenu item, relative to the other submenu items in the Communications submenu, or the position of the command’s menu item relative to other menu items in the applet-level menu. This parameter supports multiple menu levels.

                                        • Title. Provides the text of the command’s menu item in the Communications submenu or in the applet-level menu.

                                          Communications Group Commands in Menus

                                          In the communications configurations provided with Siebel Business Applications, the commands whose names end in GroupInMenu or GroupInLocalMenu might specify several subcommands, one of which is invoked when the menu item is chosen, based on the current context.

                                          The order specified for each subcommand determines the sequence in which the subcommands are checked to find one that matches the context.

                                          The GroupInMenu commands are for the Communications submenu, and the GroupInLocalMenu commands are for the applet-level menu.

                                          For example, MakeCallGroupInLocalMenu has several subcommands defined, each of which specifies another command, such as MakeCallToAccount, MakeCallToContact, and so on. When the agent chooses Make Call in the applet-level menu, one of these subcommands is invoked, according to the current context.

                                          If the agent is viewing a contact record, for example, then Contact is the current business component. Because this business component is specified in the command data defined for MakeCallToContact, a match is found in this command.

                                          For more information about group commands and subcommands, see Hierarchical Commands (Commands and Subcommands).

                                            Communications Menu Items and Device Commands

                                            When an agent chooses a communications command from the Communications submenu or the applet-level menu, the corresponding command is executed from the communications configuration. The communications driver (a profile for which is associated with the configuration) that supports the device command specified for the communications command executes that device command.

                                            If a command invokes a subcommand, business service method, or script, then it need not execute a device command. All other commands generally execute a specified device command.

                                            A communications command executing a device command can be associated with a profile for the driver that supports that device command. This can help to avoid possible collisions where the same device command is supported by multiple drivers and can also help the administrator to keep track of the intended functions of commands in a complex, multichannel environment.

                                            For more information about the DeviceCommand parameter, see Command Parameters. See also Special Commands for Device Commands.

                                              Configuring Communications List of Values Types

                                              This topic describes how to configure communication List of Values types. It contains the following information:

                                              Records defined for various List of Values types determine what values can be selected in certain fields (drop-down lists) in the Administration - Communications screen.

                                              List of Values records of the same type and, where applicable, with the same Parent LIC (Language-Independent Code) value are listed together in particular drop-down lists. A List of Values record must also be set to Active in order to appear in the user interface.

                                              Typically, List of Values records provided with Siebel Business Applications serve your needs without alteration. However, depending on your implementation, you might have to include custom content in a particular List of Values. To include custom content, you add a List of Values record, or modify an existing List of Values record to change its display value.

                                              In particular, if you are implementing a custom communications driver, then you must create records for several List of Values types.

                                              Caution: For an existing List of Values record, it is not recommended to modify default field values other than for the Display Value field. It is also not recommended to delete List of Values records provided with Siebel Business Applications. If you are certain that a List of Values record is not needed in any context, then you can uncheck the Active flag in order to hide it in the user interface. However, note that some List of Values records are required for internal operations not directly related to the user interface.

                                              Some of the List of Values types for which you can provide your own values are described in the topics that follow. Your deployment might require you to add or modify records for additional List of Values types that are not described in this chapter.

                                              To add or modify List of Values records, you use the Administration - Data screen and the List of Values Explorer and List of Values views.

                                              Note: For more information about adding or modifying List of Values records, see Siebel Applications Administration Guide. Follow all documented guidelines and restrictions.

                                                List of Values Type for Channel Type

                                                This topic identifies the List of Values type for specifying the channel type for communications drivers.

                                                If the available communications channel types do not meet your needs for your communications drivers, and you want to add or modify channels, then you must add or modify records to include the values that you require. The applicable List of Values type is COMM_MEDIA_TYPE. The Parent LIC value is set to COMM for values to be displayed only in the Channel Type field in the Communications Drivers applet (in the Communications Drivers and Profiles view in the Administration - Communications screen). For more information about defining drivers, see Configuring Communications Drivers and Profiles.

                                                  List of Values Type for ACD Queues

                                                  If you are supporting the voice channel (using Siebel CTI), and supporting ACD queues for your agents, then you might require particular values to appear in the ACD Queue field in the ACD Queues applet. The ACD Queues applet appears in the Agent General Profile view, in the Administration - Communications screen.

                                                  To specify your custom values, add or modify records for the List of Values type named CTI_ACD_QUEUES. For more information about specifying agents and ACD queues, see Specifying Agents.

                                                    List of Values Type for Reason Code

                                                    If you are supporting reason codes for your call or contact center agents to specify when they are not ready to receive communications work items, then you might require particular values to appear in the applet Transfer Multiple LOV Popup Applet. This applet appears when agents specify the Not Ready state for any or all supported communications channels. By default, this applet is multiselect enabled.

                                                    To specify your custom values, add or modify records for the List of Values type named REASON_CODE. For more information about how agents specify the Not Ready state, see Using the Communications Toolbar.

                                                      List of Values Types for Event Parameters

                                                      This topic identifies List of Values types for parameters for event handlers, event responses, and event logs.

                                                      Note: You must add List of Values records for these types only if you are using a custom communications driver.

                                                      For more information about specifying events, see Defining Communications Events.

                                                        List of Values Type for Event Handler Parameters

                                                        If you use a custom communications driver, then you require particular values to appear in the Name field (drop-down list) in the Event Handler Parameters applet. This applet appears in the All Event Handlers view, in the Administration - Communications screen.

                                                        To specify your custom values, add or modify records for the List of Values type named COMM_EVTHNDLR_PARAM.

                                                          List of Values Type for Event Response Parameters

                                                          If you use a custom communications driver, then you require particular values to appear in the Name field (drop-down list) in the Event Response Parameters applet. This applet appears in the All Event Responses view, in the Administration - Communications screen.

                                                          To specify your custom values, add or modify records for the List of Values type named COMM_EVTRESP_PARAM.

                                                            List of Values Type for Event Log Parameters

                                                            If you use a custom communications driver, then you require particular values to appear in the Name field (drop-down list) in the Event Log Parameters applet. This applet appears in the All Event Logs view, in the Administration - Communications screen.

                                                            To specify your custom values, add or modify records for the List of Values type named COMM_EVTLOG_PARAM.

                                                              List of Values Types for Command Parameters

                                                              This topic identifies List of Values types that parameters for commands and command data use.

                                                              Note: You must add List of Values records for these types only if you are using a custom communications driver.

                                                              For more information about specifying commands, see Defining Communications Commands.

                                                                List of Values Type for Command Parameters

                                                                If you use a custom communications driver, then you require particular values to appear in the Name field (drop-down list) in the Command Parameters applet. This applet appears in the All Commands view, in the Administration - Communications screen.

                                                                To specify your custom values, add or modify records for the List of Values type named COMM_CMD_PARAM.

                                                                  List of Values Type for Command Data Parameters

                                                                  If you use a custom communications driver, then you require particular values to appear in the Name field (drop-down list) in the Command Data Parameters applet. This applet appears in the All Command Data view, in the Administration - Communications screen.

                                                                  To specify your custom values, add or modify records for the List of Values type named COMM_CMDDATA_PARAM.