To use a facility, select a command from the menu bar in the main window. Each menu command is described in the following paragraphs.
The File menu in the main window lists standard commands for opening a new or existing object (action request or definition). It also lists unique commands for reviewing Optim Directory and database connections. Select any of the following commands:
The Actions menu in the main window lists commands for opening the editors used to create and edit process requests.
Choose from the following commands:
The Definitions menu in the main window lists commands to open the editors used to define (or edit) and save Optim objects. The objects are stored in the Optim Directory and are available to any authorized users.
Choose any of the following commands:
Although you can view primary keys defined to the database, you can edit only those stored in the Optim Directory. For details, see Primary Keys.
Although you can view relationships defined to the database, you can edit only those stored in the Optim Directory. For details, see Relationships.
The Utilities menu in the main window lists commands to open the utilities dialogs.
Select any of the following commands:
The external file is used by the Import Utility to add the object definitions to another Optim Directory. Together, the Export and Import Utilities can migrate Optim object definitions between Optim Directories. For details, see Export and Import.
Select Object Cache to reset the cache and direct Optim to go to the database to obtain any changes made to database objects or configuration parameters. (Optim caches data from the database catalogs to improve performance.)
Select Cancelled Logons to reset all DB Alias Logon Connection dialogs that you cancelled. (When you cancel a DB Alias Logon Connection dialog, you cannot gain access to it again from the same editor unless you reset the cancelled logon.)
The Options menu in the main window lists commands for setting Personal and Product Options. These options allow you to tailor system features to your needs. Select any of the following commands:
For details about Optim Security, see the Installation and Configuration Guide .
The Help menu in the main window allows you to access online help regarding Optim features. You can select any of the following commands: