This feature, or some fields and options described, might not be available depending on your settings, security rights, or platform package. |
Distribution Groups are an efficient and easy way to send Scheduled Reports to multiple employees, and non-employees, using a choice of delivery methods.
Accessing Distribution Group Setup
The Distribution Group Setup form can be accessed:
From any form that has the Distribution Group Setup icon on the toolbar (e.g., Scheduled Reports,Distribution Groupforms).
From the Scheduled Reports form by selecting the Operation menu > Distribution Group Setup.
From the Scheduled Reports form by clicking the Select Distribution Group link from the Electronic Distribution List section. Clicking the link takes you to the Distribution Group form where you can click the Distribution Group Setup icon .
From the Distribution Group form, by selecting the Operation menu > Distribution Group Setup.
The ability to view and edit the form depends on the logged in users security access, see below.
Security Access to Distribution Group Setup
Each user has their own Security Access for Distribution Group Setup. This is setup via the Security Group Setup form.
There are three security levels for Distribution Group Setup. The menu and the Select Distribution Group link on the Scheduled Reports and Recipient List forms will both be secured by this feature.
When you first install AMS 360 (v2.0) the default security access is set to Full Access for those users in the Owner security group. All other security groups, including agency-defined groups, are set to No Access. You can change these settings. For more information see Security Group Setup.
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Full Access |
This security will behave like the Color Setup Agency option. If Full Access is given, users will be able to Create/Edit Agency Distribution Groups, and their own User defined Distribution Groups. |
User View Only |
Users with this Security will be able to View/Create/Edit only their own Distribution Groups, and View Only any Agency defined Distribution Groups. If a user who has this security is trying to delete an agency level group, the following message will display: |
No Access |
The icon and the menu item will be hidden on the Scheduled Reports and Recipient List forms. |
The Distribution Group Setup Menu and Toolbar
The Distribution Group Setup Menu
Menu Option |
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Save |
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Saves the information you have entered on the data entry form without closing the form. |
Save & Close |
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Saves the information you have entered on the data entry form and closes the form. |
Close |
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Closes the data entry form without saving the information you have entered. |
Copy Distribution Group |
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Highlight a distribution group in the grid and choose Copy Distribution Group from the File menu. The form changes to Edit mode for updating the new Group Name, Description, Group Level and Electronic Distribution List. |
Menu Option |
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Submenu Options |
Uses |
Activity |
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New |
Opens the Activity/Suspense data entry form so you can enter a new activity. |
View |
Opens the View Activity form. |
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Opens the Contacts data entry form. |
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DocManagement |
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Check Out Status |
Opens the Doc360 Check Out Status form. |
Distribute Documents |
Opens the Document Distribution form. |
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Find Documents |
Opens the Doc360 Search form. |
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Get Documents |
Opens the Get Documents form |
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Match Pending Attachments |
Opens the Doc360 Match Pending Attachments form. |
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Form Letters |
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Initiates the Form Letters data entry form. |
Notes |
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New |
Opens the Notes data entry form so you can enter a new note. |
View |
Opens the View Notes form. |
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Suspense |
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New |
Opens the Activity/Suspense data entry form so you can enter a new suspense. |
View |
Opens the View Suspense form and lists suspense that are incomplete and due within 30 days. |
This menu provides access to Integration functions such as Import, and Export; Launching New Centers, Launching Programs, Out of Office Assistant, Reports, and System Administration functions.
See the Toolbox topic for detailed information about the selections on this menu.
Menu Option |
Function |
Context |
Displays help for the active data entry form or center. |
Search |
Opens the AMS360Searchfeature. |
Help Center |
Displays the AMS360Help Center that contains system news and links to other resources. |
Keyboard Shortcuts |
Opens the Help topic that details the keyboard shortcuts available in AMS360. |
Email Event Logs |
Use under the direction of Vertafore Customer Care. This feature sends Customer Care one or more reports of events occurring in AMS360, your System, or the Application you were using. These reports are used to troubleshoot errors and problems. |
Web-Based Training |
Launches the login page for AMS Learning and Performance System. |
About |
Shows you the current version information for AMS360. |
The Distribution Group Setup Toolbar
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Save |
Saves the information you have entered on the data entry form without closing the form. |
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Save & Close |
Saves the information you have entered on the data entry form and closes the form. |
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Form Letters |
Opens the Form Letters data entry form. |
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Contacts |
Opens the Contacts form. |
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Activity |
Opens the Activity/Suspense data entry form so you can enter a new activity. |
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Suspense |
Opens the Activity/Suspense data entry form so you can enter a new suspense. |
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Notes |
Opens the Notes data entry form so you can enter a new note. |
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Doc |
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Customer |
Opens the Customer Search form in another browser session so you can search for and open another customer. |
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Reports |
Launches the Reports - All selection form where you can select to print reports. |
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Copy Distribution Group |
Highlight a distribution group in the grid and choose Copy Distribution Group icon. The form changes to Edit mode for updating the new Group Name, Description, Group Level and Electronic Distribution List. |
Fields on Distribution Group Setup
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Distribution Group |
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Group Level |
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Select members from Contacts |
The form that appears when you choose Select members from Contacts is a modified version of the Contacts form. You see only a limited number of items in the name list. |
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Add New Email |
Opens the Add New Email form where you can manually enter a name and email address. |
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You can create a Distribution Group from scratch by selecting the criteria; or you can create a Distribution Group by copying the criteria from an existing group and then changing specific items.
Creating a Distribution Group from Scratch
Click New from the Distribution Group Setup section header.
Enter a Name and Description for your new group.
Select the Group Level.
Group Level |
What is this? |
Agency Level Distribution Group |
When chosen the group appears as one row on the Distribution List with a link that opens the Distribution Group Setup with the group members listed. Any changes to the group automatically updates the distribution list. |
User Level Distribution Group |
Choosing this option adds each member separately to the Distribution List. Any changes to the group do not update the distribution list. |
In the Group members section, click Select members from Contacts. A modified version of the Contacts form appears. You see only a limited number of items in the name list.
Highlight your recipient selections in the grid, click Add to Distribution Group List for each one.
Close the Contacts form.
Use Add New Email if the recipient has not previously been added to Contacts.
Click Add on the Distribution Group Setup section bar. The new group name appears in the Distribution Group Setup grid.
Click Save and Close.
Creating a Distribution Group by Copying an Existing Group
Do the following to create a Distribution Group by copying an existing group and changing specific criteria:
In the Distribution Group Setup grid, click the Group to be copied.
From the menu, click File > Copy Distribution Group, or click the Copy Distribution Group icon. The Distribution Group Setup form opens in edit mode.
Enter a Name, Description, and choose either the Agency or UserGroup level.
Group Level |
What is this? |
Agency Level Distribution Group |
When chosen the group appears as one row on the Distribution List with a link that opens the Distribution Group Setup with the group members listed. Any changes to the group automatically updates the distribution list. |
User Level Distribution Group |
Choosing this option adds each member separately to the Distribution List. Any changes to the group do not update the distribution list. |
In the Group members section the copied group members appear in the grid. To add additional members, click Select members from Contacts. A modified version of the Contacts form appears. You see only a limited number of items in the name list.
Highlight your recipient selections in the grid, and click Add to Distribution Group List for each one.
Close the Contacts form.
Use Add New Email if the recipient has not previously been added to the Contacts form.
Click Add on the Distribution Group Setup section bar. The new group name appears in the Distribution Group Setup grid.
Click Save and Close .
Do you want more information on viewing and approving reports sent to you? See the My Reports tab in the User Center.
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