Issue
Auto Report Generation
Environment
I/NET site
Cause
Is there a Auto Report Generation function?
Resolution
I/NET displays this editor when you select Edit, Host Computer, and Auto Report Generation from the main menu. Use this editor to create new report generation schedules, or to access existing schedules. In order to automatically generate reports, I/NET relies on the Schedule Tasks function that is built into Windows.
Notes: Before you create an Auto Report Generation schedule, confirm that the system date and time on your computer are accurate. The Windows Scheduled Tasks function relies on this information to run scheduled tasks. To verify or change this information, double-click the time indicator on the Windows taskbar.
You must supply the password for the Windows account on which you want the scheduled task to run. The password cannot be blank (only if you are on a Network).
Options
The following options are available within this editor:
- Add — Select this function to create a new automatic report generation schedule. The system displays the Auto Report Name editor, allowing you to define a name for the new schedule. The system then displays the Auto Report Generation editor.
- Delete — Select this function to delete a report generation schedule. I/NET will prompt you to confirm that you wish to delete the selected schedule. You may then choose Yes to delete the schedule or choose No to keep the schedule.
- Modify — Use this function to change the selected schedule. When you select this function, the system displays the Auto Report Generation editor. This is the same editor that is displayed when you add a report, except that the Report Schedule Name parameter is already set and is read-only.
- Copy — The copy feature allows you to create a new schedule by duplicating an existing schedule. Choose an existing schedule from the list and select Copy. The system displays the Auto Report Name editor, allowing you to define a name for the new schedule. The system then displays the Auto Report Generation editor with the parameters already set. You can modify the parameter settings as necessary.