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Version: OpCon 26.0 (On-Prem)

Managing Script Runners

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Who Is It For? System Administrator, Automation Engineer

What Is It?​

The Script Runners module allows you to add, edit, delete, and check cross-references for script runners.

Creating Script Runners​

To create Script Runners, complete the following steps:

  1. Select the Add button above the list A screen showing script runners module with location of add button
  2. Fill out the Script Runner form A screen showing add script runner form
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    You can create a new Script Type directly from this form by selecting the Add button next to the Type field.

Editing Script Runners​

To edit Script Runners, complete the following steps:

  1. Select a Script Runner and select the Edit button above the list A screen showing script runners module with location of edit button
  2. Fill out the Script Runner form A screen showing edit script runner form

Deleting Script Runners​

To delete Script Runners, complete the following steps:

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

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

Checking Cross References​

To check Cross References, complete the following steps:

  1. Select a Script Runner and select the Cross References button above the list A screen showing script runners module with location of cross references button
  2. A dialog will show the Cross References A screen showing cross references of a script

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FAQs​

Q: What does managing script runners involve?

Managing script runners includes adding, editing, and deleting records. Access script runners through the Enterprise Manager navigation pane.

Q: Who can manage script runners in OpCon?

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

Glossary​

Enterprise Manager (EM): OpCon's rich client graphical user interface for Windows and Linux, used to define schedules and jobs, manage automation data, and perform operational tasks.

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.