Configuring Number User Inputs
Theme: Configure
Who Is It For? System Administrator, Automation Engineer
What Is It?
When configured, the Number User Input displays to users as an input box with validation rules when they run the Service Request.
To configure the user input, complete the following steps:
- Select the specific User Input in the User Inputs list on the Service Request definition page, or select the blue Edit button next to the desired user input
- The Configure User Input page displays
- Enter the User Input Caption to display when users run the Service Request. By default, the Variable name is used
- Toggle the Required Variable switch to require the user to input a value for this field
- Select Number in the User Input Type list
- Select OK to confirm, or Cancel to discard changes and return to the Service Request definition page
Specify validation rules using the following options:
- Minimum: Specifies the minimum value allowed
- Maximum: Specifies the maximum value allowed
User inputs are limited to the regular integer range of -2147483648 to 2147483647.
Configuration Options
| Setting | What It Does | Default | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Specifies the minimum value allowed | — | — |
| Maximum | Specifies the maximum value allowed | — | — |
FAQs
Q: What does configuring number user inputs control?
Configuring number user inputs defines the settings that determine how OpCon behaves for this feature. Review the available options and set values appropriate for your environment.
Q: How many steps are required to configure number user inputs?
The configuration procedure involves 6 steps. Complete all steps in order and select Save to apply the changes.
Glossary
Service Request: A Solution Manager feature that lets operators trigger predefined automation workflows using a simple form. Service Requests encapsulate schedule builds, job submissions, or events without requiring direct access to schedule definitions.
Resource: A numeric variable in OpCon representing a finite pool. Jobs can be configured to require a set number of resource units to run, limiting concurrent executions and preventing resource contention.
OpCon: Continuous' workflow automation platform. The OpCon server includes the database, SAM and Supporting Services (SAM-SS), and graphical user interfaces. agents installed on target platforms run jobs and report results.