To use a facility, select a command from the menu bar in the main window. Each menu command is described in the following paragraphs.
The File menu in the main window lists standard commands for opening a new or existing object (action request or definition). It also lists unique commands for reviewing Optim directory and database connections. File menu commands in the main window are different from those available from the editors and dialogs. These differences are explained, as appropriate. Select any of the following commands:

The Actions menu in the main window lists commands for opening the editors that are used to create and edit process requests.

Choose from the following commands:
The Definitions menu in the main window lists commands to open the editors that are used to define (or edit) and save Optim objects. The objects are stored in the Optim directory and are available to any authorized users.

Each command opens a request in the selected editor. The Action/Definition Menu Behavior setting in personal options determines the default for opening the selected editor with either the last edited request or a new request. See Display tab for information about this setting. Choose any of the following commands:
Although you can view relationships that are defined to the database, you can edit only those stored in the Optim directory. For details, see Relationships.
The Utilities menu in the main window lists commands to open the utilities dialogs.

Select any of the following commands:
Select Object Cache to reset the cache and to obtain any changes that are made to database objects or configuration parameters. The solution caches data from the database catalogs to improve performance.
Select Cancelled Logons to reset all DB Alias Logon Connection dialogs that you canceled. When you cancel a connection dialog, you cannot access to it again from the same editor unless you reset the canceled logon.
The Options menu in the main window lists commands for setting personal and product options. You can use these options to tailor system features to your needs. Select any of the following commands:

The Help menu in the main window is used to access online help about Optim features. You can select any of the following commands:
