You can configure the mandatory comment annotation, so that an operator must enter a comment while performing a command. With this mandatory comment annotation, for example, if an operator disarms a door, then the operator is prompted to enter a reason or comment for disarming the door. Later, this comment helps the operator to know the exact reason for performing the command. For mandatory comments a license is required. For more information, refer to: License Import.

Creating Mandatory Comment Annotation

  • The OPS/Workflow Configuration perspective is displayed.
  • The license for mandatory comments is available. For more information refer to: License Overview.
  • In the Location Tree, right-click a node and select Create Annotation > Create Mandatory Comment Annotation.
  1. Enter a comment.
  1. In the Command drop-down list, select a command.
  1. Enter a Length for the mandatory comment field.
  1. Click Finish.

Editing Mandatory Comment Annotations

  • The OPS/Workflow Configuration perspective is displayed.
  1. In the Mandatory Comment view, you have the following options to edit the annotation:
  • Right-click the annotation and select Edit Mandatory Comment Annotation.
  • Double-click the annotation.
  1. Enter your changes.
  1. Click Finish.

Deleting Mandatory Comment Annotations

  • The OPS/Workflow Configuration perspective is displayed.
  1. In the Mandatory Comment view, right-click the annotation you want to delete and select Delete Object(s) from Database.
  1. Click Yes.