Set the MANDATORY_CONTACT Preference

Use this activity to set the MANDATORY_CONTACT application preference to force a job to have a contact.

The Scope for this preference is usually set at laboratory level.

Activity Steps

  1. Access the CCPREF—Preference application from the main menu or quick launch to display the CCPREF—Search Preference screen.
  2. Enter the Preference NameMANDATORY_CONTACT
  3. Click Submit.
  4. Open the preference with the lowest level of scope to display the CCPREF—Preference Detail screen.
  5. If Is System is checked, then:
    1. Uncheck Is System.
    2. Click Submit.
  6. Ensure that Setting Type is set to BOOLEAN.
  7. To force a job to have a contact, check Setting Value.
  8. To make a job's contact optional, uncheck Setting Value.
  9. Set the Preference Type to PREFERENCE.
  10. Ensure Is Active is checked.
  11. Click Submit.
  12. If Is System was initially checked, then:
    1. Check Is System.
    2. Click Submit.