Customizing HP Easytime/XL

The system manager can use the setup program to customize HP Easytime/XL. This program is optional. HP Easytime/XL arrives already set up. It can be used as it is, or can be changed to meet particular needs.

This section explains how to use the setup program, including the following tasks:

Starting setup program
Disabling and enabling functions
Setting defaults
Startup screens

Starting Setup Program

System manager capabilities are needed to customize HP Easytime/XL with the setup program.

Log on to the system as MANAGER.SYS.
From the system prompt, type:
:RUN ETSETUP.PUB.SYS Return

The HP Easytime/XL Setup screen shown in Figure 3-8 “Setup Screen” is displayed.

Figure 3-8 Setup Screen

Disabling Functions

HP Easytime/XL comes with all functions enabled and any user can access them. The setup screen shown in Figure 3-9 “Actions Menu” displays a list box containing all the HP Easytime/XL functions.

You can disable any function that you do not want user to access.aaa

Select one or more functions.
Press F2 A to open the Actions menu.
Press D for Disable Function.

Figure 3-9 Actions Menu

Enabling Functions

The setup program can be used at any time to enable functions that have been disabled.

Select one or more functions.
Press F2 A to open the Actions menu.
Press E for Enable Function.

Defaults for Scheduled Backups

With this task you can specify a job to run immediately before a scheduled backup which deletes (aborts) active sessions and specific jobs. After the backup, you can run another job that restarts the jobs and processes that were previously stopped.

Press F2 A to open the Actions menu.
Press B for Set Backup Defaults.
A dialog box prompts for more information.
Type the file name, group, and account of the job to start before the scheduled backup.
Use the Tab key to move from field to field.
Type the file name, group, and account of the job to start after the scheduled backup.
Press F5 OK to set the backup defaults.
The backup defaults selected are displayed on the HP Easytime/XL Setup screen.

Defaults for Console Messages

With HP Easytime/XL, you do not need a dedicated terminal to view and respond to console messages. You can monitor console messages from the Console Management screen within HP Easytime/XL.

Display messages and requests on both the system console and in HP Easytime/XL, or in HP Easytime/XL only, refer to Figure 3-10 “Console Defaults”.

Figure 3-10 Console Defaults

Press F2 A to open the Actions menu.
Press C for Set Console Defaults.
Select the option wanted.
An asterisk (*) marks the selected option.
If you choose to display messages on both the system console and in HP Easytime/XL, you will not be able to use the system console for any other application, including HP Easytime/XL.
Press F5 OK to set the console default.
The option selected is displayed on the HP Easytime/XL Setup screen.

Choosing a Startup Screen

HP Easytime/XL is configured to display the Main menu when started. This can be changed to display a different screen, for example, Print File Management, when starting the program.

Select one function
Press F2 A to open the Actions menu.
Press U for Use as Startup.
This screen is marked (Startup) on the HP Easytime/XL Setup screen.

Canceling a Startup Screen

If you choose a screen as the startup screen for HP Easytime/XL you can cancel it by enabling the function again.

Select the function marked ( Startup).
Press F2 A to open the Actions menu.
Press E for Enable Function.
This screen is no longer the startup screen and the Main menu will be used instead.

Saving Setup

After you have completed customizing HP Easytime/XL, you must save the setup file.

Press F2 A to open the Actions menu.
Press S for Save Setup File.

Exiting Setup Program

Press F8 Exit to exit HP Easytime/XL Setup.
Press F5 Yes to confirm and exit.