Defining a sampler definition

You create a new definition by using the distributed default definition or by using another definition as a model.

To create a definition

1. Access a sampler administration view.For information about accessing sampler administration views, see the following sections:

   • Sampler Administration view (ISAMP)

   • Sampler Administration Detail view (ISAMPD)

2. Issue the EDIT primary command to start an edit session.The window information line changes from BROWSE to EDIT.

3. Do one of the following actions:

   • On the ISAMP view, issue the Add primary command to use the distributed default sampler definition as a model for the new definition.
   • On the ISAMP view, issue the Add line command next to the definition that you want to use as a model for the new definition.
   • On the ISAMPD view, issue the Add primary command to use the displayed definition as a model for the new definition.

   The add sampler definition dialog box is displayed as shown in the following figure:

   15APR2007  09:24:50 ------ MainView WINDOW INTERFACE (Vx.x.xx) ----------------
   COMMAND  ===>                                                 SCROLL ===> CSR  
   CURR WIN ===> 1        ALT WIN ===>                                            
   >W1 =ISAMP=============IMSxxx===*========(00 EDIT          )====MVIMS====D====4
   .-----------------------------------------------------------------------------.
   | ------------------------ ADD IPSM SAMPLER DEFINITION ---------------------- |
   | COMMAND ===>                                                                |
   |                                                                             |
   | Target      ===> DEFAULT                                                    |
   | Description ===> SITE SAMPLER DEFAULTS                                      |
   |                                                                             |
   |   Start End    WFlow CORT Samp ---Extended----                              |
   |   Time  Time   Data  Data Rate I/O  Latch Lock  Wkld                        |
   | 1 00:00 24:00  YES   YES   2   YES   YES   YES   YES                        |
   | 2                                                                           |
   | 3                                                                           |
   | 4                                                                           |
   | 5                                                                           |
   |   hh:mm hh:mm  -YES/NO--  1-5  -------YES/NO--------                        |
   |                                                                             |
   | Press End to add the definition. Enter CANCEL to leave without adding.      |
   |                                                                             |
   |                                                                             |
   '-----------------------------------------------------------------------------'
4. Complete the fields and issue one or more of the following primary commands:
   • SAVE to save the definition
   • END to save the definition and exit the ISAMP view
   • CANcel to discard the definition
   • INStall to activate the definition

To change a definition

1. Access the ISAMP view (SeeSampler Administration view (ISAMP)).

2. Issue the EDIT primary command to start an edit session.The window information line changes from BROWSE to EDIT.
3. Use the CHA line command next to the definition that you want to use as a model for the new definition.The Change Sampler Definition dialog box is displayed.
4. Make the changes you want and press End.The status of the definition is changed to Modified.
5. Issue one or more of the following primary commands:
   • SAVE to save the definition
   • END to save the definition and exit the ISAMP view
   • CANcel to discard the definition
   • INStall to activate the definition

To delete a definition

1. Access the ISAMP view (SeeSampler Administration view (ISAMP)).

2. Issue the EDIT primary command to start an edit session.The window information line changes from BROWSE to EDIT.
3. Use the DEL line command next to the definition that you want to delete.The status of the definition is changed to one of the following statuses:

   • PendDel

     The definition is marked for deletion. Sampling continues until the PAS (product address space) stops, after which the definition is deleted.

   • Deleted

     The definition is deleted and sampling for the target is discontinued.

4. Do one of the following tasks:
   • Issue the END primary command to retain the deletion and exit the ISAMP view.
   • Issue the CANcel primary command to discard the deletion.
   • Use the UND line command next to the definition to discard the deletion.