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Version: OpCon 26.0 (On-Prem)

Viewing and Updating Expression Dependencies

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

What Is It?​

The Expression Dependency panel in Daily Job Definition displays defined expression dependencies for the selected job.

  • Select the icon (Full Screen Panel Icon) at the far right of the panel bar to enter or exit Full Screen mode
  • When the panel contains defined properties, a blue circular indicator (Job Properties Indicator) appears to the right of the panel name showing the property count

Adding or Updating Expression Dependencies​

In Admin mode, expression dependencies can be updated. For conceptual information, refer to Property Expressions API Syntax and Use Cases.

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Only users with the appropriate permissions can access the Lock button and update job properties. Refer to Required Privileges for details.

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Changes made in Daily Job Definition take effect immediately. If the job has already run, changes apply the next time the job runs.

To perform this procedure:

  1. Select the Processes button at the top-right of the Operations Summary page

  2. Ensure both the Date and Schedule toggle switches are enabled (green)

    Schedule Status Updates Date & Schedule Toggle Switches Enabled

To add or Updating Expression Dependencies, complete the following steps:

  1. Select the desired date(s) to display associated schedules

  2. Select one or more schedule(s) in the list

  3. Select one job in the list. Your selection appears in the status bar as a breadcrumb trail

    Job Processes

  1. Select the job record (e.g., 1 job(s)) in the status bar to open the Selection panel

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    Alternatively, right-click the job in the list to open the Selection panel.

    Job Summary Tab in Operations

  2. Select the Daily Job Definition button Daily Job Definition Button at the top-left of the panel. The page opens in Read-only mode by default

  3. Select the Lock button Daily Job Definition Read-only Button at the top-right to enter Admin mode. The button switches to a white unlocked lock on a green background Daily Job Definition Admin Switch

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    The Lock button is not visible to users without the appropriate permissions.

  4. Expand the Expression Dependency panel

    Daily Job Definition Expression Dependency Panel

  1. Make any of the following updates:

    a. Edit or delete existing property expressions as needed. b. Select the green Add button (+) to define a new property expression. Each field allows up to 4000 characters. A maximum of two (2) property expressions are allowed per job.

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    Select the Undo button to discard changes.

  2. Select the Save button

FAQs​

Q: How many steps does the Viewing and Updating Expression Dependencies procedure involve?

The Viewing and Updating Expression Dependencies procedure involves 11 steps. Complete all steps in order and save your changes.

Q: What does Viewing and Updating Expression Dependencies cover?

This page covers Adding or Updating Expression Dependencies.

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.

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.