Adding an information message

Use this procedure to add an information message. Information messages are located in the <Prefix>MSG<lng code> files.

  1. In the Language Objects pane, click Add. The New MSG Object pane is displayed.
  2. Select Information Message. The properties are displayed.
  3. To create a new information message, specify this information:
    Message ID
    Specify the Information Message ID. The ID must be seven characters long.
    Message
    Specify the content of the information message. The field can accommodate up to 128 characters.
    Type (1-4)
    Select the type of the substituted variable:

    • Character

    • Decimal

    The Type lists are enabled when you type &1, &2, &3, or &4 in the Message field, where &1, &2, &3, or &4 are the variables that are substituted with the type that you select.

    Length
    Specify the length of the character or decimal type.
    Decimal (1-4)
    Specify the number of decimals that a decimal type displays. The integer values are from 0 through 9. For example, if the length of the decimal type is set to 4, and that of the Decimals is set to 2, then the value presented is 1234.42.
  4. Click the object name to reflect the changes. A new information message with a green lock is displayed in the Language Objects pane.