Set up inbox entries by identifying the notifications that you wish to be displayed in the inbox. Select a SQL statement for the entry to query the database for the appropriate information to retrieve to the inbox. Select an appropriate screen to associate with the entry, such as the Work Orders form for an inbox entry for work orders that currently require approval. Specify a Dataspy to enable the system to automatically query for the records associated with the inbox entry to the called screen. You can also designate whether the entry is accessible to all users (public), or specify the user groups for which to enable the entry.
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Select Administration > Start Center Setup > Inbox Setup.
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Click New Record.
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Specify this information:
Inbox Code - Specify a unique code identifying the inbox entry, and then enter a description of the activity to complete for the inbox entry in the adjacent field. The description will be displayed in the Inbox on the Start Center.
SQL Statement - Specify the SQL statement to calculate the number of applicable records for the inbox entry. SQL Statement Text is automatically populated.
SQL Statement cannot exceed the performance score limit defined in the INBXSCOR installation parameter.
Public - Select to give all user groups access to the inbox entry.
Inbox entries for which user groups have been associated cannot be public.
Screen - Specify the system screen for which to enable a hyperlink to call the screen for the inbox entry.
If you update Screen, Dataspy is cleared.
Forms Screen - Specify the HxGN EAM Oracle Forms screen for which to enable a hyperlink to call the screen for the inbox entry.
Dataspy - Select the Dataspy used to retrieve records for the called system screen.
Filter - Specify the where clause with which to associate the inbox entry.
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Click Save Record.