This page is used to construct letters using formatting commands and free page text. When constructed, the letter is ready for the Admissions office staff to send by email.
Use the Copy Letter button in the Key block to create letters that are similar to one another.
The Formatting, Variable, and Text fields are not required, but you will be prompted to enter a value in at least one of the fields. If you do not manually enter a value in the Sequence Number field, one will be filled in when you Save. Rows having the same sequence number will be flagged as not valid. To avoid this problem, consider entering the sequence number during the initial sequencing and increment each one by five or ten. This will make it easier to add new lines at a later time. The automatic sequencing uses increments of ten. You can also use the Auto Sequence button under the Sequence Number field to automatically re-sequence and save the records.
Use the Display Letter button in the main block to view the letter after it has been formatted, without actually having to send an email message or create a Web application. When you have finished reviewing the letter, use the Return button to go back to the main window of SOAELTR.
| Fields | Descriptions |
|---|---|
| Letter Code | The Letter Code in the Key block must be for a letter which has been defined on GTVLETR and SOAELTL. |
| Sequence Number | The Sequence Number determines the order in which the lines appear in the letter. Use the Auto Sequence button to automatically re-sequence and save the records. |
| Formatting | The Formatting field is a pulldown list with basic formatting descriptions. |
| Variable | The Variable field is for a column name from the view that corresponds to the module, which is maintained on STVELMT for the letter. The List function shows the columns for the view identified on STVELMT. The source of the column names is the ALL_TAB_COLUMNS table. |
| Text | The Text field is a free format area where you can add text. The text expands to 250 characters and has an Edit function which will display the Oracle editor. If you are creating a customized Signature Page for the Web, you can also include HTML commands in this text field. |