File Sub-Tab (Schedule Report File Generation)
Reports can automatically be generated at specified intervals using the Maintenance Connection Agent Service. Automated file generation is only supported in on-site installations, where files can be saved to a local server.
The File sub-tab on the Schedule tab allows you to establish settings for generation, including the location to store the generated file.
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Click the File sub-tab.
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Select On from the File Schedule field.
Additional controls appear on the page.
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Select the frequency at which this report should be generated from the Frequency fields.
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Enter the date and time the email report generation should begin in the Begin On fields.
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Select the type of file that should be generated from the File Type field.
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Enter the location at which the file should be stored in the File Path field.
Files can only be saved to local servers at on-site installations. For example h:\\public\mainshop\reports\ .
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Enter the name that the file should have in the File Name field.
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To add the generation date to the file name, select the Add Date to File Name check box.
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Click the Apply button.
Your changes are saved.
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Click the File sub-tab.
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Select Off from the File Schedule field.
The additional controls on the page disappear.
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Click the Apply button.
Your changes are saved.
Enable Automated Report Generation