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Initialize Batch Control
Use the Initialize Batch Control option on the main menu to activate a batch 
modification to the disable status of a large number of groups, authorization codes, 
or extensions.  This option provides the internal processing and its control, while 
the user prepares the actual batch file of changes.  You can only access this option  
with the Administrator password.
Figure 3-13   Initialize Batch Control...

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NotesThe following is an example of the Initialize Batch Control function:
If you need to change the disable status of 1000 authorization codes, you can enter 
the codes into a text file named ‘AC
_disable’.  Select the Initialize Batch Control 
option, and type AC
_disable at the prompt, preceded by the full path name.  When 
you press Enter, Guardian reads the file and implements each status change.
Each file record must contain...

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Procedure
Action Result
On the main menu, select the Initialize 
Batch Control option and press Enter.  
(1)The batch control file name prompt 
appears.
Enter the batch control file name and 
press Enter.
Note:
Press ESC after a successful 
batch process to display the file 
name entry field to process an-
other file.
If no errors occurred during processing, 
the message Batch Modify Successful 
appears.
If one or more errors...

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Initialize Record File
Use the Initialize Record Files option on the System Administration menu to 
reinitialize the record file.  This file contains recorded information used by the 
system to generate the reports available through the Reports option.  This option  
can only be accessed with the Administrator password.
Figure 3-14   Initialize Record File
NotesWhen you reinitialize the record file, the system deletes the previous...

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Generate Reports
OverviewUse the Reports option on the System Administration menu to generate various 
management and control reports from the record file and from four of the working 
databases.  The Reports option can be accessed under either the Administrator 
password or the Operator password.  For more information about how to delete 
information from the record file, refer to “Initialize Record File” on page 54.  
Figure 3-15...

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Procedure
Action Result
On the main menu, select the Reports 
option.  (1)The Reports menu displays.  (2)
Use the arrow keys to position the 
cursor on the type of report desired and 
press Enter.The menu of available reports displays.
To exit the Reports menu, select the 
Quit option and press Enter, or press 
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Call AttemptsUse the Call Attempts option on the Reports Menu to generate invalid call attempt 
reports for calls made from single extensions, within groups, and with  
authorization codes that are not assigned in the database (unrecognized) or disabled 
by the administrator or the system.
Figure 3-16   Call Attempts Reports
Notes
The following call attempt reports contain date, time, and page number headings.
Unrecognized...

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Notes (Continued)
Routinely Disabled Authorization Codes – A list of all authorization codes 
with which calls have been attempted during the time interval that the codes are 
scheduled to be disabled, including the times at which the calls were attempted.  
(Sorted chronologically by extension).
Routinely Disabled Groups – A list of groups in which extensions have been 
used in call attempts during the time intervals that the...

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Database StatusUse the Database Status option on the Reports menu to generate reports concerning 
the current status of all groups, authorization codes, and extensions in the system.
Figure 3-17   Current Database Status Reports
(1)
(2)GUARDIAN
*** REPORTS ***
Call Attempts
Arrow keys to move cursor,  to select,  to quit
>   Database Status
Database History
QuitGUARDIAN
*** CURRENT  STATUS  REPORTS ***
>  Time Intervals
Arrow keys...

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Notes
The status reports listed below are available through this option.  The reports 
notated with (Range Available) can be prepared for a designated portion of the 
database as well as for the whole file.  When any one of these reports is selected, a 
Report Range screen displays where you can enter the first and last items of the 
range to be included in a report.
Time Intervals – A list of the beginning and ending times for...