Configure File Alerts in IWS

If file has arrived into the Unpacker shape, all outgoing files will possess only the FileAlert flag (this flag toggles alerts for files). Consequently, if an archive without a file for which alerts are switched on arrives, an alert reporting "file missing" error is sent immediately.

For other files, you can define the following settings:

• Warning Timeout – time in seconds. If the file has not arrived in defined period of time counted from workflow start, a warning alert is sent that the file has not arrived yet.
• Error timeout – time in seconds. If the file has not arrived in defined period of time counted from the workflow start, a warning alert is sent that the file is missing.

For Scheduled Workflows

For files arriving into the workflow across NDFA (Data Artifacts without incoming connections), you can use:

• Warning Time – time (HH:mm) formatted – to send a warning alert if the file has not arrived by this time.
• ErrorTime  – time (HH:mm) formatted – to send an error alert if the file has not arrived by specified time.

For files generated in the workflow process with file mask defined (Data Artifact with incoming mapping), you can use the following settings:

• Warning Timeout – time in seconds. If the file has not arrived in defined period of time counted from workflow start, a warning alert is sent that the file has not arrived yet.
• Error timeout – time in seconds. If the file has not arrived in defined period of time counted from the workflow start, a warning alert is sent that the file is missing.

For Data Artifacts without Masks

Data artifacts without masks cannot use alerts. These files are generated within the workflow process and passed from one subprocess to another as is without delay.

Configure Alerts

You can configure alerts in IWS by:

• Setting desired parameters in the DataArtifact shape
• Using the Workflow Settings form

Set Alert Parameters in DataArtifact Shape

To set alert parameters in the DataArtifact shape, check the FileAlert box in the corresponding file Properties tab to trigger alerts, as shown below.

Set Alert Parameters in the Workflow Settings Form

To set alert parameters in the Workflow Settings form:

1. In IWS, access the Workflow Settings form in the Settings tab.
2. Make sure the Build Workflow Tree checkbox is checked and click Workflow Settings.
   
3. Go to Data Artifacts tab in the popup window.
   
4. Configure alerts as needed and click Save & Close.