Scripted XML Import via Command Line

We need to deploy reports using shell scripts in a non-interactive environment. Is there a command line utility to import report XML files?

5 replies

Support Enginatics October 8, 2019
Yes, you can use the Linux command line utility located at **`$XXEN_TOP/bin/import_xml`**.
Customer October 9, 2019
What arguments does the command require?
Support Enginatics October 10, 2019
The command requires the APPS password and the name of the XML file: `$XXEN_TOP/bin/import_xml $APPS_PWD blitz_report_filename.xml`.
Customer October 12, 2019
What is the purpose of the separate PLSQL `XXEN_API.import_xml` function if this Linux command exists?
Support Enginatics October 13, 2019
The Linux command is for non-interactive deployments, while the PLSQL function is used when you need to embed the import logic within existing PLSQL code or stored procedures.