Creating Order Entry Prompt Files

You need to define a new file to store the results of a custom order entry prompt. Once defined, you can use the file as needed.

Before using the file as an order entry prompt, you also need to specify its formatting, and then specify when and how it displays.

To define a file for the prompt:

1. From the System > System Files menu, select File Definition Maintenance.

2. In the File Name field on the File Definition Maintenance screen, enter the name for the file.

When creating a new file, the system displays another screen indicating that the file name is new. Press Enter to confirm that you are creating a new file.

Note: To identify user-defined files, we recommend that you always use the prefix "UD." to start file names you create. For example, use UD.BIGINC for a Big, Inc. customer.

3. In the Description field, enter a useful explanation for the file. Provide a description that helps everyone identify its purpose.

4. Press Esc to create the file.

See Also:

Creating Customer-Specific Prompts

Creating Customer-Specific Order Entry Messages