How to use Parameter Files for scheduled reports

mmunch

I'm trying to find documentation on how to use parameter files with scheduled report runs.

I have a report that I would like to schedule to run weekly returning the last weeks data. I also want to allow users to run this report on an adhoc basis over a time frame of their choice.

Do I need to have 2 seperate reports (one that dynamically calculates the last 7 days within the SQL and another that allows users to input their prefered report period as parameters) or canI use one report and a parameter file to control the scheduled run?

Help,

mmunch

averma

Hi mmunch,
You could create a parameter value file and use that to schedule jobs based on calender or on events. To create a parameter value file, log into management console, on Files and Folders, point to the arrow next to a report executable file name, then choose Create Parameter Values File. To run a report using a parameter values file, point to the arrow next to the file name, then choose Schedule or Run.
You could schedule as many jobs as you like with a single report design file or a parameter value file and control the name and location of the report output for each job. Management console has more advanced capabilities for job scheduling.

Ashwini