Explorer Tree - DataBlock Actions

When a DataBlock has been selected in the Argos Explorer Tree, the actions that can be performed with that DataBlock are listed on the right side of the screen (grouped by user type). Users can also right-click on an object for a list of actions.

Change or modify the description of the DataBlock- By clicking on the DataBlock description (under the name), you can modify it.

Report Viewer Actions

• Run Dashboard -execute the system dashboard for this DataBlock.
• Run Saved - Run the system dashboard for this DataBlock by loading a saved execution state -execute the dashboard (see above) using data from a previously saved execution state. Click on these links to get more information on creating saved execution states through scheduling and managing saved execution states.
• Shortcut - Add a Shortcut to the system Dashboard for this DataBlock - add this dashboard to the "My Shortcut" or "Shared Shortcut" Shortcut tab.

You can also right-click on an object to export, cut, copy/paste, or create an Object Contents metafile.

If you select a report in the tree the options will change.

Report Writer Actions

• New Report - Create a new Report from this DataBlock - create a new report using the data returned from the DataBlock's report query.
  

DataBlock Designer Actions

• Edit - Edit this DataBlock - make edits to the DataBlock Form Design and/or Report Query.
• Edit Data - Edit the raw object data (XML) that defines this DataBlock - advanced users can directly edit the raw XML that defines Argos objects. Note: Changes made in this mode cannot be undone via the Undo button.
• Delete - Delete this DataBlock - move the DataBlock and all child reports and schedules from the Argos Explorer Tree to the Trash Bin.
• Security - Edit the security settings for this DataBlock - configure the object permissions for users and groups. For more information about Argos object security see the section on Managing Security.
• Share - Share this DataBlock to the CO-OP - share this DataBlock on the Argos CO-OP, to share with the entire Argos community. Click this link to visit the CO-OP User Community Share.
  

Associated Connection/Pool

Use the dropdown to select the data connection or connection group. The data connection can only be changed by DataBlock Designers. For information on connecting to multiple databases, see our support article here.

Primary Group

When enabled by a MAPS administrator, the Primary Group option allows you to define which group you'd prefer to associate with each time you sign in. For more information, see the Primary Group page.

Notes

DataBlock Designers can use this area to add helpful notes about the DataBlock. For example, if the DataBlock uses custom built functions or views in the SQL, you can place the scripts to create those functions or views in the notes. You can also use this area to keep an audit trail of changes performed to your objects. Notes display on the main screen so you can quickly see the history. Click the icon to add a new note. The notes can be seen by all users who have permission to view the DataBlock.