How to execute an external script after report completion

Customer January 31, 2022 Questions & Answers 7 replies

I need to run a shell script to compress the output file and then FTP it to a separate server immediately after the report finishes running. Where do I define this action?

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Support Enginatics January 31, 2022
You define this using the Custom Postprocess runtime option. This option allows a custom shell script to run after report completion, typically used for distribution or output transformation.
Customer February 1, 2022
Where must this shell script file be located on the application server?
Support Enginatics February 3, 2022
The script must be placed under the $CUSTOM_TOP/bin/custom/ directory, for instance, `$XXEN_TOP/bin/custom/generate_and_send_pdf.sh`.
Customer February 4, 2022
If I create a new script, how do I make it selectable in the Options window LOV?
Support Enginatics February 4, 2022
To add a new custom postprocess script name to the runtime options LOV, you must add it to the Oracle lookup XXEN_REPORT_POSTPROCESS_SCRIPT.
Customer February 6, 2022
Can I default this custom postprocess script at the report setup level?
Support Enginatics February 7, 2022
Yes, the Report Options section of the Setup window includes the Custom Postprocess field, which provides the same functionality as the runtime option to default a postprocess on the report level.

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