Messages

Data Source: ESRMSG

To open the Messages screen, click a Recipient name or the Need to create a new message? Click here to add link on the Messages screen.

The Messages screen is used to add and maintain the messages for users which appear on the Home (Welcome) page.

The following fields appear on the Messages screen:

Field Description
User Determines who sees the message. You can either select a specific user or all users.
Dates

Controls how long the message will appear. This is useful for entering messages in advance or to ensure that messages that have a specific expiration date are automatically removed from the Home page.
Message Text

Enter the message in the provided text box.

Note:  The system will not automatically delete any old messages. The text field is where the message is entered that you want the user to see. You can embed HTML code to enhance the message such as font size, color, etc. If you would like to do this but you are unsure of what to do, please contact VitalEdge support for more information.

The following buttons allow you to complete your work on the Messages screen:

Button Function
Save Saves changes made on the Messages screen.
Delete Deletes the selected message.
Close Closes the Messages screen without saving changes and returns to the Messages screen.