System and user defaults system values: Attention program

The Attention program system value is also known as QATNPGM. You can use this system value to specify the attention program to use on the system.

Quick reference
Location From IBM® Navigator for i, select Configuration and Service > System Values. Right-click on System and User Defaults and click Properties, then select theUser tab.
Special authority All object (*ALLOBJ) and security administrator (*SECADM).
Default value Use operational assistant.
Changes take effect The next time a user signs on to the system.
Lockable No.

What can I do with this system value?

You can specify the program to call when you press the Attention key.

This system value has the following options:

Use operational assistant (*ASSIST)
The operational assistant main menu appears when you press the Attention key.
None (*NONE)
No attention program is called when you press the Attention key.
program-name
Specify the program to be called when you press the Attention key. The program must exist in the system disk pool (also known as auxiliary storage pool) or in a basic user disk pool.
Library
Specify the library of the program to be called when you press the Attention key. If you specify Use library list, the system automatically sets the value of the library to the value where the program name is found. The next time you open the system and user defaults system values, the library name is displayed.