Send a message to a controlling remote console

While using Operations Console, you may need to communicate with the user who has iSeries™ control. Operations Console allows a local console and a remote console to exchange messages when connected. Only the user that does not have control can initiate a message.

Perform the following steps to send a message to the user who has control:

  1. Select the configuration name from the Operations Console Connection Window.
  2. From the Connection menu, click Send Message.
  3. Type the message.
  4. Click Send.

    At this time, the receiver may reply as follows:

    1. Type the reply.
    2. Click Reply.
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