Send the report by email

[Sudha]

We are implementing this functionality in Cognos 8 "Send the report by email" and when we select the option of sending the report in .xls(eXcel) format it sends an email with .mht when selected the option of Excel 2002.

Is there a reason why is does this or do we have to do some setup our side so that it sends the eXcel format successfully ???

Did any come across this ???

Sugesstions are really appreciated
Thanks

[*NL*]

Yes, I came across this myself.

It is expected behaviour, if you search the cognos knowledge base for document # 1023454.2
you'll find why the file renders as a mht file.

[Sudha]

Thanks much for your help...this helps me. This is what we needed, if it works why and if it doesn't why not???

Good Document !!!

[workdan]

I'd also had questions from clients on the Excel delivery. Thanks for the document, now I can give Cognos's official explanation. :)

[praveennb]

Hope i'm not late!  ;D

By adding a server parameter
RSVP.FILE.EXTENSION.XLS=True

with this you can have excel files delivered in .xls extension. i have tired this option and its working like expected.

More details: check cognos KB:132187