Editing method content

Use these instructions to edit the content of a method.

To edit method content:

  1. Navigate to Administration > Job Management > Methods.

    The system displays the Methods list page.

  2. Select the appropriate method and then select File > Edit.

    The method must have a script stored in the method object. For such methods, the method name is a clickable link. The script is checked out and displayed in a text editor.

  3. Edit the script, save, and close it.

  4. Select File > Check In.

  5. Optionally modify the properties:

    • Version Label

      This is a symbolic label for the version.

    • Description

    • Format

    • Whether to full-text index the script

    The method content must be checked in as the same version.

  6. To display other editable properties, click More Options and make appropriate changes.

    • To keep the file checked out, select Retain Lock.

    • To keep a local copy on the file system after check in, select Keep a local copy after check in.

    • To subscribe to the file, select Subscribe to this file.

    • To substitute a different file for the one being checked in, select Check in from file, browse the file system, and select a different file.

    The version checked in is always the CURRENT version. You cannot clear the Make this the current version checkbox.

  7. Click OK.

    The file is checked in.