Send an Alert with Fill Count

Learn how to set up an alert with a specific number of responses required.
  1. Create a new alert

    Click Alerts.

    Step 1 Create a new alert
  2. Click New Alert
    Step 2 Click New Alert
  3. Click Create a Blank Alert
    Tip: You can save time by making and using alert templates. For more information, see BlackBerry® AtHoc® Alert Templates.
    Step 3 Click Create a Blank Alert
  4. Add at least one response option

    The alert ends once a certain number of responses are sent in. You will set this number in a few steps.

    Step 4 Add at least one response option
  5. Click Fill Count and Escalation
    Tip: If the alert template is configured to target dependents, the Fill Count and Escalation link does not appear. Go to the Target Users tab in the alert template settings to select targeting with either Fill Count or Dependents.
    Step 5 Click Fill Count and Escalation
  6. Enter the number of responses you require
    Step 6 Enter the number of responses you require
  7. Choose which response option to count

    After the system receives the required number of this response, the alert ends.

    Step 7 Choose which response option to count
  8. Click Apply
    Tip: The Target Users section displays the number of required responses for the selected response option.
    Step 8 Click Apply
  9. That's it!

    You have successfully configured an alert with fill count!

    Select the targeted users and personal devices to complete the AtHoc alert.

    Step 9 That's It!
To learn more about publishing an AtHoc alert, see BlackBerry AtHoc Create and Publish Alerts.