Editing process parameters

Use this procedure to edit process parameters.

Before you begin

Use the Parameter Administration window to edit process parameters as part of parameter administration.

About this task

Since new process parameters cannot be created in the Parameter Administration window, process parameter creation must be carried out as part of process creation or editing. The Parameter Administration window can only be used for changing parameter description, value and realm.

When a parameter is specified within a Process, it is assigned a value which comes into effect when the Process is executed. However, if the parameter value specified in the process needs to be temporarily overridden, this can be overridden when building the process.

Follow the steps outlined under 'Procedure' to edit the values and descriptions for group parameters as part of parameter administration.

The only fields that can be modified in the Parameter Administration window are the description, value and realm. Changing the values for the parameter here will change the parameter values used in the process.

The Parameter Administration window is also useful when the parameter value is left blank when creating the process. The reason for this may be that the parameter value changes each time the process is executed. In this instance, the value entered into the Parameter Administration window will be the default parameter value when executed.

Procedure

  1. Select Admin->Parameter Administration.

    The Parameter Administration window displays. Use the following descriptions as a guide to understanding the fields and icons on the Parameter Administration window.

    Global Parameters
    Specifies the tab that, when clicked, displays all global parameters. When a global parameter is specified within the Parameter Administration window, it is assigned a value which comes into effect when the Process is executed.

    When a global parameter is required within a Compliance Definition, the list of global parameters shown on the Parameter Administration window will be available for selection.

    Parameter Groups
    Specifies the tab that, when clicked, displays all parameter groups.
    Process Parameters
    Specifies the tab that, when clicked, displays all process parameters.
    Parameter
    Depending on which tab is clicked, displays all global parameters, parameter groups, or process parameters.
    Description
    Depending on which tab is clicked, displays descriptions for all global parameters, parameter groups, or process parameters.
    Value
    Depending on which tab is clicked, displays values for all global parameters, parameter groups, or process parameters.
    Realm
    Depending on which tab is clicked, displays the realms in which the global parameters, parameter groups, or process parameters reside.
    New
    Creates new record.
    Delete
    Deletes current selection.
    Edit
    Edit current selection.
    OK
    Confirm current activity.
  2. Click the Process Parameters tab.

    All available process parameters are displayed on the Parameter Administration window.

  3. To edit the description and value for a process parameter, select a process parameter from the list and click the Edit button.

    The Edit Process Parameter Definition window displays.

  4. Use the following descriptions as a guide to understanding the fields on the Edit Process Parameter Definition window.
    Enter Parameter Definition
    Specifies that this is the window used to edit the description and value for an existing process parameter.
    Parameter
    Displays the process parameter whose description and value are to be edited. This field cannot be modified.
    Description
    Enter a new description for the process parameter displayed in Parameter.
    Value
    Enter a new value for the process parameter specified in Parameter.
    Realm
    Use the dropdown menu to display the realm in which the process parameter specified in Parameter resides.
    Cancel
    Cancels current activity without saving.
    Apply
    Applies current activity,
  5. Modify the Description and Value fields as required.
  6. Click the Apply button to confirm the edit of the process parameter. Alternatively, click the Cancel button to cancel the edit of the process parameter.

What to do next

You can edit another process parameter by following the instructions in this procedure.