This menu allows you to connect to, create, delete, and change parameters of selected queues.
Connect to
Connects to a queue. Selecting this entry displays the Connect to Queue dialog box, allowing you to specify a queue. You may also select from a drop-down list of the most recently selected queues.
Create
Creates batch and pipe queues. Selecting this entry displays the Create Queue dialog box. Manager privileges are required to create queues.
Delete
Deletes the currently selected queue. Batch Manager requests confirmation before deleting any queues. A batch or pipe queue cannot be deleted if the queue is started or if there are jobs in the queue. Manager privileges are required to remove queues.
Properties
Displays information about or modifies an existing queue. Batch Manager displays the Queue Properties Dialog Box, allowing you to modify various queue parameters. Manager privileges are required to modify queue parameters.
Enable
Enables a queue. This command controls whether jobs may be submitted to the selected queue. This command is also available from the toolbar. The state of the selected queue controls whether or not this command is selectable. Operator or manager privileges are required to use this command.
Disable
Disables a queue. This command is also available from the toolbar. The state of the selected queue controls whether or not this command is selectable. Operator or manager privileges are required to use this command.
Start
Starts a queue. This command is also available from the toolbar. The state of the selected queue controls whether or not this command is selectable. Operator or manager privileges are required to use this command.
Stop
Stops a queue. This command is also available from the toolbar. The state of the selected queue controls whether or not this command is selectable. Operator or manager privileges are required to use this command.
Abort
Stops any running jobs in the queue. Batch Manager prompts you whether or not you want to attempt to restart the job. Whether or not a job is restarted is dependent on whether the "restartable" flag is set for the job.
Purge
Removes any jobs in the queue that are neither running nor being transferred to another queue. Operator or manager privileges are required to use this command.