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Version: OpCon (Cloud - Current)

Managing Scripts

Theme: Configure
Who Is It For? System Administrator, Automation Engineer

What Is It?​

The Scripts module allows you to add, edit, delete, deploy, and check cross-references for scripts.

Creating Scripts​

To create a script, complete the following steps:

  1. Select the Add button above the list. A screen showing scripts module with location of add button
  2. Fill out the Script form. A screen showing add script form
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    • Editor Language is only for formatting the syntax highlighter. It does not affect the script itself.
    • Script content is saved as a new Version.

Editing Scripts​

To edit a script, complete the following steps:

  1. Select a script and select the Edit button above the list. A screen showing scripts module with location of edit button
  2. Fill out the Script form. A screen showing edit script form
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    You cannot edit script content with this function. To edit script content, create a new Version.

Deleting Scripts​

To delete a script, complete the following steps:

  1. Select a script and select the Delete button above the list. A screen showing scripts module with location of delete button
  2. Select Yes to confirm the deletion. A screen asking for confirmation to delete a script

Delete is not allowed if the script has any cross-references. A screen showing cross references of a script

Deploying Scripts​

To deploy a script, complete the following steps:

  1. Select a script and select the Deploy button above the list. A screen showing scripts module with location of deploy button
  2. Fill out the Script deploy form. A screen showing deploy script form

Checking Cross References​

To check cross references for a script, complete the following steps:

  1. Select a script and select the Cross References button above the list. A screen showing scripts module with location of cross references button
  2. A dialog displays the cross references. A screen showing cross references of a script

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FAQs​

Q: What does managing scripts involve?

Managing scripts includes adding, editing, deleting, and deploying records. Access scripts in Solution Manager under Library > Scripts.

Q: Who can manage scripts in OpCon?

Users with the appropriate privileges assigned through their role can manage scripts. Contact your OpCon system administrator if you do not have access.

Glossary​

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.

Role: A named security profile in OpCon that groups privileges together. Roles are assigned to user accounts to control which features, schedules, jobs, machines, and administrative functions a user can access.

Privilege: A specific permission granted through an OpCon role that controls access to a feature, function, or object type. Privileges are organized into categories such as Function Privileges, Machine Privileges, Schedule Privileges, and Access Codes.

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.