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  • 1.  Distributing report based on parameter

    Posted 10/06/20 03:54 PM
    Hi
    I have a question that is probably rather beginner level.
    We have 4 scheduled reports that are the same except for the region parameter. The 4 reports are scheduled to be sent to different group of users that work in that region.
    When I need to make a change to the report I have to do it 4 times.
    The list of users are manually added to the schedule details

    Any way to do this more elegantly?
    Thanks for your help.

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    Balazs
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  • 2.  RE: Distributing report based on parameter



  • 3.  RE: Distributing report based on parameter

    Posted 10/06/20 09:04 PM
    • You can create report views and schedule for each region and maintain email list. 
    • Other way is to add same report in a Job with different Parameters and email lists. 


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    Buddhi Gupta
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  • 4.  RE: Distributing report based on parameter

    Posted 10/07/20 02:21 AM
    Hi Balazs,

    We had the same requirement and solved it with Cognos Event Studio. I use a standard report and can use Event Studio to set the execution parameters and target group distribution. So I can use a report for 'N' use cases.

    The prerequisite is that you have a trigger that ensures that the reports are executed. That can be tricky.

    I hope that this will help you.

    Regards Peter


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    Peter Hess
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  • 5.  RE: Distributing report based on parameter

    Posted 10/08/20 10:31 AM
    Use burst report for each of the region and distribute to a Directory Group (a CAMID) or using email to a distribution group. This way you can control it directly in your LDAP/AD directory, eMail server, or Cognos itself.

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    Dariusz Danielewski
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