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Version: OpCon 26.0 (On-Prem)

Performing Job Procedures when Working in Gantt View

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

What Is It?​

Use this procedure to perform Job Procedures when Working in Gantt View in the Enterprise Manager.

Adding Job Completion Comments​

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This menu option is only available when the job is Finished OK, Marked Finished OK, Failed, or Marked Failed.

To add Job Completion Comments, complete the following steps:

  1. Complete Steps 1 - 8 of the Synchronizing Data between List and Gantt Views
  2. Right-click on the preferred job bar in the Gantt display
  3. Use menu path: Job > Comment. The Job Completion Comment dialog displays
  4. Enter a short comment for the job
  5. Select OK to save or Cancel to abort

Viewing Job Output​

Before attempting to view a job's output file, refer to Viewing a Job Output File.

  1. Complete Steps 1 - 8 of the Synchronizing Data between List and Gantt Views
  2. Right-click on the preferred job bar in the Gantt display
  3. Use menu path: Job > View Job Output. The Job Output Retriever dialog displays
  4. Select the Output File(s) name. The Log Viewer dialog displays
  5. (Optional) Select Copy To Clipboard or Open external editor
  6. Select Close to close the Log Viewer dialog, then Close again to close the Job Output Retriever dialog

Opening Window to Host​

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This action requires a configured emulator. For details, refer to Preferences for Window To Host.

  1. Complete Steps 1 - 8 of the Synchronizing Data between List and Gantt Views
  2. Right-click on the preferred job bar in the Gantt display
  3. Use menu path: Job > Window to Host. The Window to Host Emulator dialog displays
  4. Log in to the machine to manage the content

Editing Daily Jobs​

  1. Complete Steps 1 - 8 of the Synchronizing Data between List and Gantt Views

  2. Right-click on the preferred job bar in the Gantt display

  3. Use menu path: Job > Maintenance > Edit Daily. The Job Daily dialog displays

  4. (Optional) Enter the changes

  5. Select Save icon Save on the Job Daily toolbar

  6. Select Close ☒ to close the Job Daily screen

Editing Master Jobs​

  1. Complete Steps 1 - 8 of the Synchronizing Data between List and Gantt Views

  2. Right-click on the preferred job bar in the Gantt display

  3. Use menu path: Job > Maintenance > Edit Master Job. The Job Master dialog displays

  4. (Optional) Enter the changes

  5. Select Save icon Save on the Job Master toolbar

  6. Select Close ☒ to close the Job Master screen

Deleting Jobs​

  1. Complete Steps 1 - 8 of the Synchronizing Data between List and Gantt Views

  2. Right-click on the preferred job bar in the Gantt display

  3. Use menu path: Job > Maintenance > Delete Job. The Delete Job dialog displays

  4. Select Yes to confirm or No to cancel

  5. Select Close ☒ to close the Gantt screen

Placing Jobs on Hold​

Suspends processing of the selected job. A job submitted to start cannot be held.

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If performed when a schedule is selected, all jobs on the schedule are affected.

  1. Complete Steps 1 - 8 of the Synchronizing Data between List and Gantt Views

  2. Right-click on the preferred job bar in the Gantt display

  3. Use menu path: Job > Hold. The Hold dialog displays

  4. (Optional) Enter a short explanation for the status change

  5. Select OK to confirm

Canceling Jobs​

Cancels the job. Dependent jobs will not have their dependencies met.

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If performed when a schedule is selected, all jobs on the schedule are affected.

To cancel Jobs, complete the following steps:

  1. Complete Steps 1 - 8 of the Synchronizing Data between List and Gantt Views
  2. Right-click on the preferred job bar in the Gantt display
  3. Use menu path: Job > Cancel. The Cancel dialog displays
  4. (Optional) Enter a short explanation for the status change
  5. Select OK to confirm

Skipping Jobs​

Places the job in a Job to be Skipped state until it qualifies to start. When it qualifies, the job is skipped and dependencies of all subsequent jobs are met.

  1. Complete Steps 1 - 8 of the Synchronizing Data between List and Gantt Views
  2. Right-click on the preferred job bar in the Gantt display
  3. Use menu path: Job > Skip. The Skip dialog displays
  4. (Optional) Enter a short explanation for the status change
  5. Select OK to confirm

Killing Jobs​

Sends a request to kill the job. Dependent jobs will not have their dependencies met.

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Not available for the BIS, OpenVMS, IBM i, and OS 2200 platforms.

  1. Complete Steps 1 - 8 of the Synchronizing Data between List and Gantt Views

  2. Right-click on the preferred job bar in the Gantt display

  3. Use menu path: Job > Kill. The Kill dialog displays

  4. (Optional) Enter a short explanation for the status change

  5. Select OK to confirm

Releasing Held Jobs​

Places the job back in a Qualifying state. The job processes when all dependencies are met.

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If performed when a schedule is selected, all jobs on the schedule are affected.

To release Held Jobs, complete the following steps:

  1. Complete Steps 1 - 8 of the Synchronizing Data between List and Gantt Views
  2. Right-click on the preferred job bar in the Gantt display
  3. Use menu path: Job > Release. The Release dialog displays
  4. (Optional) Enter a short explanation for the status change
  5. Select OK to confirm

Force Starting Jobs​

Causes the job to ignore the start time and all dependencies. The job starts as soon as a machine is available.

  1. Complete Steps 1 - 8 of the Synchronizing Data between List and Gantt Views
  2. Right-click on the preferred job bar in the Gantt display
  3. Use menu path: Job > Force Start. The Force Start dialog displays
  4. (Optional) Enter a short explanation for the status change
  5. Select OK to confirm

Restarting Jobs​

Places the job back in a Qualifying state. The job starts when all dependencies are met.

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The SAM uses current details from the Daily tables and Job Configuration screen unless Re-build the SubSchedule is selected, in which case SAM re-builds the subschedule before restarting.

To restart Jobs, complete the following steps:

  1. Complete Steps 1 - 8 of the Synchronizing Data between List and Gantt Views
  2. Right-click on the preferred job bar in the Gantt display
  3. Use menu path: Job > Restart. The Restart dialog displays
  4. (Optional) Enter a short explanation for the status change
  5. Select OK to confirm

Force Restarting Jobs​

  1. Complete Steps 1 - 8 of the Synchronizing Data between List and Gantt Views

  2. Right-click on the preferred job bar in the Gantt display

  3. Use menu path: Job > Force Restart. The Force Restart dialog displays

  4. (Optional) Enter a short explanation for the status change

  5. Select OK to confirm

Restarting Without Prerun​

Places the selected job back in a Qualifying state and submits it without the associated Prerun. All dependencies must be met before submission.

  1. Complete Steps 1 - 8 of the Synchronizing Data between List and Gantt Views

  2. Right-click on the preferred job bar in the Gantt display

  3. Use menu path: Job > Restart Without Prerun. The Restart Without Prerun dialog displays

  4. (Optional) Enter a short explanation for the status change

  5. Select OK to confirm

Restarting On Step​

Allows you to select a step on which to restart (for supported job types).

  1. Complete Steps 1 - 8 of the Synchronizing Data between List and Gantt Views
  2. Right-click on the preferred job bar in the Gantt display
  3. Select Job > Restart On Step. The Restart On Step dialog displays
  4. Select the Start step to restart
  5. Select the End step (only for platforms that support it)
  6. Select Restart On Step, then OK to confirm
  7. (Optional) Enter a short explanation for the status change
  8. Select OK

Marking Jobs Finished OK​

Marks the selected job as Finished OK. If marked before the job starts, both start and finish times in history equal the time of marking.

  1. Complete Steps 1 - 8 of the Synchronizing Data between List and Gantt Views
  2. Right-click on the preferred job bar in the Gantt display
  3. Use menu path: Job > Mark Finished OK. The Marked Finished OK dialog displays
  4. (Optional) Enter a short explanation for the status change
  5. Select OK to confirm

Marking Jobs Failed​

Marks the selected job as Failed. If marked before the job starts, both start and finish times in history equal the time of marking.

  1. Complete Steps 1 - 8 of the Synchronizing Data between List and Gantt Views

  2. Right-click on the preferred job bar in the Gantt display

  3. Use menu path: Job > Mark Failed. The Marked Failed dialog displays

  4. (Optional) Enter a short explanation for the status change

  5. Select OK to confirm

Marking Jobs Under Review​

Marks the selected job as Under Review.

  1. Complete Steps 1 - 8 of the Synchronizing Data between List and Gantt Views

  2. Right-click on the preferred job bar in the Gantt display

  3. Use menu path: Job > Under Review. The Under Review dialog displays

  4. (Optional) Enter a short explanation for the status change

  5. Select OK to confirm

Marking Jobs Fixed​

Marks the selected job as Fixed.

  1. Complete Steps 1 - 8 of the Synchronizing Data between List and Gantt Views

  2. Right-click on the preferred job bar in the Gantt display

  3. Use menu path: Job > Fixed. The Fixed dialog displays

  4. (Optional) Enter a short explanation for the status change

  5. Select OK to confirm

Monitoring SAP Child Processes​

  1. Complete Steps 1 - 8 of the Synchronizing Data between List and Gantt Views

  2. Right-click on the preferred SAP R/3 or CRM job bar

  3. Use menu path: Job > SAP Child Processes. The SAP Child Processes dialog displays

  4. View the child processes

  5. (Optional) Unselect options at the top to filter specific statuses, or type in Filter Text to find a child process by name

  6. (Optional) Move the dialog aside to continue working in the Gantt tab while monitoring

  7. Select Close

Restarting SAP Child Processes​

  1. Complete Steps 1 - 8 of the Synchronizing Data between List and Gantt Views

  2. Right-click on the preferred SAP R/3 or CRM job bar

  3. Use menu path: Job > SAP Child Processes. The SAP Child Processes dialog displays

  4. (Optional) Unselect options to filter statuses, or type in Filter Text to find a child process

  5. Select the option(es) next to the child process(es) to restart

  6. Select Restart. The Restart SAP Child Processes dialog displays

  7. Select OK to confirm

Viewing SAP Job Spools​

  1. Complete Steps 1 - 8 of the Synchronizing Data between List and Gantt Views

  2. Right-click on the preferred SAP R/3 or CRM job bar

  3. Use menu path: Job > SAP Job Spools. The SAP Login dialog displays

  4. Enter the SAP login credentials and select OK. The View SAP Job's Spools dialog displays

  5. (Optional) Select Refresh to update the list

  6. Select the job spool to retrieve. The SAP Spool Details dialog displays

  7. View the spool details

  8. (Optional) Select Copy To Clipboard or Open external editor

  9. Select Close to close the SAP Spool Details dialog, then Close again to close the View SAP Job's Spools dialog

Configuration Options​

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FAQs​

Q: How many steps does the Performing Job Procedures when Working in Gantt View procedure involve?

The Performing Job Procedures when Working in Gantt View procedure involves 128 steps. Complete all steps in order and save your changes.

Q: What does Performing Job Procedures when Working in Gantt View cover?

This page covers Adding Job Completion Comments, Viewing Job Output, Opening Window to Host.

Glossary​

SAM (Schedule Activity Monitor): The logical processor for OpCon workflow automation. SAM monitors schedule and job start times, dependencies, and user commands to determine job execution timing, and processes OpCon events.

Subschedule: A schedule that runs as a child process within a Container job, allowing hierarchical, nested workflow automation where a parent schedule can trigger and monitor an entire child schedule.

Daily Tables: The OpCon database tables that hold the active, date-specific instances of schedules and jobs built for execution. Changes to daily tables affect only the current day's automation.

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.

Machine: A platform defined in the OpCon database that has an agent installed. OpCon routes job execution requests to machines via SMANetCom, and machines report job completion status back to SAM.

Schedule: A named container for jobs in OpCon, built for a specific date to create that day's automation. Schedules define build settings, frequencies, and the jobs that run within them.

Job: The fundamental unit of work in OpCon. A job defines what to run, on which machine, when to start, and what conditions must be met. Job results are tracked and can trigger events and notifications.