Output Report to PDF In File Structure?

[RobSil]

Is there no way to shedule a report to run (daily/weekly/monthly) and have that report sent to the file structure?  I'd like to have a shared folder into which my reports go vs. the COGNOS web interface.  I cannot find any reference to how to do this or any hints of how to do it by playing with the options under Report Center. 

My company uses a CMS where the reports are destined to go.

Thx,
Rob

[MFGF]

Hi,

See the Cognos 8 Administration and Security Guide, chapter 7, and the Cognos 8 Installation and Configuration Guide, chapter 11, for details of how to configure your Cognos 8 server to store saved outputs to the filesystem.

Also, do a search on this forum for CM.OUTPUTLOCATION - this should return a number of hits detailing the process.

Regards,

MF.

[RobSil]

Thanks MF!

R.

[RobSil]

So after reading a few posts I did the following...

1. Ran the config program located at: <install dir>\crn\bin\cogconfigw.exe.
     - under this Config gui, I selected Local Configuration->Data Access -> Content Manager.  In this there was an option "Save report outputs to a file system?"  I set this value to be "true". 

2. I then opened up my WEB UI, logged in as Admin.
      - Tools -> Server Administration
         Type: Services, Chose Content Manager Service in dropdown list. 
       - Under actions, I chose More... then Set properties.
       - Clicked on the settings tab.
       - Edit under the Environment listing, and "Override the settings acquired from the parent entry"
        - A table then shows up.  I enter in the following values:
             CM.OutPutLocation => "R:\ReportCenterOutput\Reports"
             CM.OutputScript => "R:\ReportCenterOutput\PostoutputScript.bat"
     And hit OK.

I then run a report, choosing to "Save the report" but do not see a "save to file" option anywhere... should this be showing up somewhere?  I also double-check my output folder and do not see any new files.  Wondering if I havn't missed a step or something.

Also... if I reboot my server and double check my settings, the CM*** options are no longer visible.. is this the norm or a sign they are being wiped out?

Thx,
R.
       

[MFGF]

I then run a report, choosing to "Save the report" but do not see a "save to file" option anywhere... should this be showing up somewhere? 

Hi Rob,

No - the output should automatically be saved to the filesystem once you have completed these steps, restarted your Cognos8 service and you then run and save a report.

MF.

[RobSil]

I solved my problem on this issue.  To share with others... I was hitting "ok" after entering CM.OUTPUTLOCATION/CM.OUTPUTSCRIPT, but you have to hit OK on the parent page also!!!!

I would hit OK, then click on other links to to return to the root.  You have to hit OK on TWO Pages for the settings to take effect. 

[MFGF]

Thanks for the update.  Glad you got it working!

MF.