Overview

The Alarms module defines the conditions that can send a message and/or trigger an automatic action.

Data

Alarm management involves three files:

• ALARM file – contains the alarm definitions
• DALARM file – contains future alarms
• SALARM file – contains sent messages, whether read or not

Operation

To access the Alarms input screen:

Tools | Alarms | Define... main menu
Administration shortcut bar
To access the Messages input screen:
Tools | Alarms | Messages... main menu
Main toolbar

See also

Overview of Tools and Wizards
ALARM file fields
DALARM file fields
SALARM file fields
Related tables