Running a job at a specific date and time

To run a job at a specific date and time:

  1. Define the batch job.
    1. Access the job parameter form of the report or batch update you want.
    2. Enter values in the Job Name and Job Description fields.
  2. Define the job parameters by entering values in the parameter fields.
  3. Click Add. (If you receive a message saying the job already exists, click Change instead of Add, or change the job name to one that does not already exist and then click Add.)
  4. If you want to change the work file distribution path, click the Work File Distribution button, enter the path and file name, and click OK.
  5. Set up the print information.
    1. Click Reports from the parameter form.

      The Report Properties dialog box appears.

    2. Type or select values for these fields:
      File

      The file for the report you want to print.

      Path

      The location to save the .prt file.

      Destination

      The type of print destination: group, printer, or none.

      Copies

      The number of copies you want to print.

      Save

      Whether you want to save the .prt file in the location listed in the Path field.

    3. On the Report Properties dialog box, click OK.
    4. Click Change on the parameter form to update the job record.
  6. Click Submit from the parameter form.

    The Submit Job dialog window will be displayed.

  7. Select a job queue to run the job on preferred queue, or leave the Job Queue field blank if you want to use the default queue.
  8. Specify the Start Date and Start Time based on the current time zone that is displayed, then click Submit.

    A message on status bar notifies you that the job is submitted. You can then access the forms that let you view the status of jobs and to print reports.