Define inbox entries by identifying the notifications that you wish to be displayed in the inbox. Select an SQL statement for the entry to query the database for the appropriate information to retrieve to the inbox. Select an appropriate function to associate with the entry, e.g., the Purchase requisitions form (SMREQS) for an inbox entry for requisitions that currently require approval. Enter a where clause to enable Datastream 7i to automatically query for the records associated with the inbox entry to the called function. You can also designate whether the entry is accessible to all users (general), or specify the user groups for which to enable the entry.
Follow these steps to define inbox entries.
Open the Define inbox entries form (BNTLST).
Click the Record view tab. Datastream 7i displays the Record view page.
Inbox code—Enter 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 Home page.
SQL statement—Click to select the SQL statement to calculate the number of applicable records for the inbox entry.
General—Select to give all user groups access to the inbox entry.
Function—Click to select the Datastream 7i function for which to enable a hyperlink to call the function for the inbox entry.
Filter—Enter the where clause used to retrieve records for the called Datastream 7i function.
Choose File | Save from the menu bar. Datastream 7i saves the information to the database.