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Version: OpCon 26.0 (On-Prem)

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 Scripts, 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
    note
    1. Editor Language is only for formatting the syntax highlighter. It won't have any effect on the Script itself
    2. Script content will be created as a new Version

Editing Scripts​

To edit Scripts, 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
    note

    You cannot edit Script content with this function. To edit Script content, create a new Version.

Deleting Scripts​

To delete Scripts, 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 delete operation A screen asking for confirmation to delete a script

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

Deploying Scripts​

To deploy Scripts, 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, 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 will show 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, and deleting records. Access scripts through the Enterprise Manager navigation pane.

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​

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.