Process of Running a Report

1

The user runs the RUR command from the command-line interface, or uses the Run User Report wizard from the desktop client or web client. You can run the wizard when you select a request.

2

As part of the RUR command, the user specifies:

• The report definition name

• The product ID or range of products

• Any parameter values for the report

• The name of the output file for the report

3

Dimensions verifies the product ID and the user's role on the product(s).

4

Dimensions gets the report files specified for the report definition from the database.

5

Dimensions executes the main user report file with the statement:

• UNIX

/bin/sh <command script file> \

<product-range> <other parameters>

• Windows

<command script file> - <product-range>

<other parameters>

6

Dimensions outputs the report to the specified file.