Setup - Miscellaneous - Alerts

This function is designed to notify you when selected items are received by AMS. You can create alerts so that you know when something important has arrived. To do this:

  1. Select Add.
  2. Use the drop down arrow to select a Type of Alert. This is the identifier for the item. You may choose from TCN, Document Number, NSN, HAZMAT, Vehicle, Weapon, or Oversize.
  3. Enter the exact Value. This information must be accurate in order to notify you when the item is received. If you selected TCN in the Type of Alert field above, then you would enter the exact TCN number in the Value field.
  4. You may choose to enter an email address in the Email Notify field. You must have Microsoft Outlook installed on your machine to use this feature.
  5. You may also include an additional message to appear in the email, by entering it in the Additional Msg field.
  6. You may select a Priority from the drop down list.
  7. Check the Only One Time box if this is a one time notification.
  8. You may also choose to Edit email before sending by checking the box.
  9. Save your changes before exiting.

The buttons towards the bottom perform the following functions:

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