NBSpool for MPE Reference Guide

Banner Maintenance
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Running Banner Maintenance
Reports are defined using a file name, job name, user name, account and device name. When the
BANNER command is issued, the banner function uses the spool file name, session name, user name
account and device name. These are from the spool file that is specified to find a match in the
reports defined in the banner database. If a match is not found, the command displays an error
message.
The banner function’s searching logic allows it to search until the best match is found. In this way,
a report does not have to be defined for every spool file that may require banners. Reports can be
defined that will provide the banner layout and distribution list for a subset of spool files.
The banner page includes four lines of banner header and a detail area. The banner header lines are
printed in a large font, taking up most of the banner page. The detail area includes the distribution
list name, the name of the spool file and its creator, and also a five-line message.
The information that you define for a report controls the printing of the banner. A distribution list
may be attached to a report name. If a distribution list is defined, the banner function will print a
copy of the spool file for each name on the distribution list. An option on the
BANNER command
allows the user to print a consolidated distribution list on each spool file.
The banner maintenance program allows the user to define reports and their distribution lists. The
program also has screens to define banner headers and spool file devices. In short, the maintenance
program allows the user to tailor the banner function to their individual and changing needs.
To run the program, type the following command:
:RUN BANMAIN.PUB.NETBASE