Event Object (EVNT)

Event objects trigger events based on pre-defined conditions.

Object Definition

Object class: Executable object

Object type/Short name: EVNT

Subcategories: TIME, FILE, DB, CONS

Active Event objects are mostly in Sleeping status. They change to Active as follows:

• TIME events

  They are triggered in the intervals you defined in the object.

• FILE and DB events

  The conditions for these objects are checked in defined intervals, and if they apply (e.g. the defined number of files is exceeded), the event is triggered.

• CONS events

  They constantly monitor Console messages and not in intervals, as is the case with the other types. They are always in Sleeping status and only react when the defined conditions apply.

Intervals and conditions applied to the object are defined in the workflow's task properties, e. g. Time & Dependencies or Preconditions.  For more information see Defining Workflows.

Defining Event Objects

The steps for defining Event objects (EVNT) are the same as for any other Automic object.

1. Define the settings on the standard pages that are always available for all objects:
   • General Page
   • Version Management Page
   • Documentation Page
2. Define then the necessary parameters on the pages that are specific for all executable objects:
   • Process Pages
   • Attributes Pages of Executable Objects
   • Variables & Prompts Pages
   • Rollback Page
3. Define the Event specific settings. There are three Event object types, namely:
   • Defining CONS Event Objects
   • Defining DB Event Objects
   • Defining FILE Event Objects
   • Defining TIME Event Objects
4. Optionally, enter the script to be processed with the event in the Event Process Page.
5. You can also modify the Event Attributes, if necessary

After Defining an Event Object

Event objects can be included in Schedule Objects (JSCH) and thus be executed automatically at predefined times and/or intervals. Likewise, they can be part of workflows (see Workflow Definition — Overview).

Of course, you can also manually execute, restart or stop them. For details see Executing Event Objects.

In the Process Monitoring perspective you can then follow their progress and access the reports and statistical information associated to them.

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