Alarm Cast Client Common Message

About this task

The Common Message folder enables users to

  • Add text that is used frequently when sending messages. This feature is optional but can make sending of messages more efficient.
  • Create Common Messages using the Standard Client or Classic Client.
  • Standard mode.
  • Classic mode.

Standard Mode

The Standard Mode utilizes a tree view, convenient for locating the desired destination or distribution list to send a message. 

Procedure

  1. Click the Common Messages folder in the Alarm Cast Client left-pane.
  2. Click New Common Message on the toolbar.

    A Details tab displays.

  3. Enter a common message in the Common Message box.
  4. Click Save.

    Result: The common message is assigned an ID number and listed in the Common Messages folder.

    Classic Mode

    The Classic Mode utilizes a simplified interface with a single list of all destinations and distribution lists.

  5. Click Tools>Common Messages on the Alarm Cast Client toolbar.

    An Alarm Cast Client dialog box opens.

  6. Enter a common message in the Message box.
  7. Click Common Messages>Add on the Alarm Cast Client toolbar.
  8. Select View>View Classic Mode on the Alarm Cast Client menu bar.

Results

The Alarm Cast Client dialog box closes; the message is listed in the Common Messages folder in the Alarm Cast Client (window) left-pane.