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  5. Create a dynamic distribution list based on user role

Create a dynamic distribution list based on user role

You must have End User Manager privileges to create a dynamic distribution list.
  1. In the navigation bar, click 
    Users
    .
  2.  Click 
    Distribution Lists
    .
  3. Click the 
    New
     drop down list in the top menu bar, and then select the 
    Dynamic
     option.
  4. Enter values in the following fields in the 
    Basic Info
     section of the screen:
    • Name
      : Enter a unique and easily identifiable name for the distribution list. 
    • Common Name
      : (Optional) This field auto-populates based on the text entered into the Name field, but you can override it with a different name if you want.
    • Type
      : This field cannot be edited.
    • Description
      : Optionally, enter details about the distribution list you are creating that will later allow other users to decide if the distribution list should be included in their alert.
    • Folder
      : Optionally, click 
      Select
       and drill down into the folder hierarchy to find the location where you want to store the distribution list. If you do not click the link, the distribution list will appear by default at the top level of the folder hierarchy.
  5. In the 
    Distribution List Members
     section, click 
    View
    . The Create Conditions window opens.
  6. Click the 
    Select Attribute
     list, and then scroll down and click the 
    Roles
     attribute in the 
    Operator Attribute
     section.
  7. In the 
    Select Operation
     field that appears, select the 
    equals
     operator.
  8. A third field appears on the screen listing each of the roles available in the system. Click the role or roles you want to include in the distribution list.
    Operator roles that are associated with disabled features do not appear in the list. For more information, see "BlackBerry AtHoc roles" in the 
    BlackBerry AtHoc
     Manage Operators and Administrators Guide
    .
  9. Click 
    Apply
    .
    The Distribution List Members section then displays all user roles that are included in the distribution list.