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Version: OpCon 26.0 (On-Prem)

Using Quick Search

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

What Is It?​

The Quick Search function displays a dialog to search for and edit schedules and/or jobs. The dialog lists schedules and their corresponding jobs, which can be viewed and edited in the Schedule Master or Job Master screen.

Searching Schedule/Job Details​

To perform a search, complete the following steps:

  1. Select on Quick Search under the Administration topic. The Find Master Schedule/Job dialog displays
  2. Type the name, first few letters (case insensitive), and/or values for the schedule and/or job in the Type Filter Text box. You can also type an * (asterisk) in front of a word to search mid-string
  3. Select on the Clear icon (far right of the text box) to re-display all schedules and jobs
  4. Close the Find Master Schedule/Job dialog

Editing Schedule Details​

To edit the schedule details, complete the following steps:

  1. Select on Quick Search under the Administration topic. The Find Master Schedule/Job dialog displays
  2. Select on the schedule to edit
  3. Select on the Edit Schedule button. The Schedule Master screen displays
  4. Enter the changes and select Green circular with white check mark inside Save on the Schedule Master toolbar
  5. Select Close ☒ (to the right of the Schedule Master tab) to close the Schedule Master screen

Editing Job Details​

To edit the job details, complete the following steps:

  1. Select on Quick Search under the Administration topic. The Find Master Schedule/Job dialog displays
  2. Select on the Expandarrow to the left of the schedule that has the job to edit
  3. Select on the job to be edited and select Edit Job. The Job Master screen displays
  4. Enter the changes and select Green circular with white check mark inside Save on the Job Master toolbar
  5. Select Close ☒ (to the right of the Job Master tab) to close the Job Master screen

Configuration Options​

SettingWhat It DoesDefaultNotes

FAQs​

Q: What can you do with Quick Search?

Quick Search allows you to searching schedule/job details, editing schedule details, editing job details.

Q: Who has access to Quick Search?

Access to Quick Search is controlled by the privileges assigned to your OpCon role. Contact your system administrator if you need 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.

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.

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.