Configuring the General Tab The General tab is the first tab you access when defining an alert. This tab allows you to enter information about the alert, such as if the alert is active, the alert name, description, alert severity level, and the data to monitor. Active — Designates the alert as active. When an alert is active, it is sent to subscribers based on the defined schedule, once the condition is met. Active alerts display in the ‘Alert Name’ list box on the Welcome to Alerts screen. Alert Name — Identifies the alert. Type a unique name. Alert Description — Describes the purpose of the alert. Enter an optional description, such as the purpose of the alert, and who receives the alert. If you enter a description over 300 characters, a warning appears when you save the alert. Severity Severity levels indicate the weight of the alert. The symbols next to the alert indicate the severity level assigned to the alert, enabling the subscriber to determine when and how to respond. An alert designated as critical has more significance than an alert designated as informational. Select one of the following severity levels: None Warning Alert Critical Alert Aloha Insight Line Items Alerts use line items to determine the data the system monitors. You can use any line item in Aloha Insight as the criteria for an alert. Select a line item category from the ‘Insight Line Item’ drop-down list to view the corresponding line items in the list box. If the line item requires further selections, such as comps, or revenue centers, you must make additional selections using the buttons to the right of the list box. Enables you to search for a specific line item. Available only if you are required to select additional data qualifications for the alert to monitor, such as menu categories, revenue centers, or job codes. A red asterisk denotes you must make additional selections. Displays the definition of the selected line item. After you define the alert properties on the General tab, proceed to the Content tab.
