Create a Job for a Costpoint Function

You can use the Manage Jobs screen to create a job for the report, computation or posting functions in Costpoint.

To create a job for a Costpoint function:

  1. Go to the Manage Jobs screen (Admin > Job Management > Job Management Codes > Manage Jobs).
  2. Enter or select values in the following fields:
    OptionDescription
    Job ID Enter a unique identification code for the job.
    Description Enter a description for the job.
    Job Group Enter, or click binoculars.gif to select, the job group that you created on the Manage Job Groups screen.
    On Application Failure Select the Use Default, Halt, or Continue check box.
  3. On the Job Operations table, click New, and enter or select applicable values in the following fields:
    OptionDescription
    Sequence Enter a unique sequence number for running the application.
    Module Enter, or click binoculars.gif to select, the ID of the module where the screen is located. For example, enter CT (Contract Management) if you are creating a job for the Import GovWin IQ Data screen.
    Application Enter, or click binoculars.gif to select, the application ID. The Application Name field displays the name of the screen. For example, select CTPIQDAT for the Import GovWin IQ Data screen.
    Parameter Enter, or click binoculars.gif to select, the parameter ID that you created on the screen. The Parameter Description field should display the information associated with the selected ID.
    Process Enter, or click binoculars.gif to select, the process ID of the Costpoint function. For example, select CTPIQDAT_PROCESS for the Import GovWin IQ Opportunities process.
    Report Enter, or click binoculars.gif to select, the report ID. The Report Name field displays the report name.
  4. Click Save.