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Each report could have a different methodology of doing these things. MAPICS 
uses it's LDA to do this for some, it may create work files on the fly during 
the interactive session, or some just use simple parms.

It isn't that hard to figure out what is happening. If the MAPICS program is 
simply loading the LDA, you will need to get the source for the screen program 
if you have source, and see what is being loaded to the LDA positions.

Another way to do this is to put the JOBQ on hold and when you submit the 
report, check the jobact record for it's LDA positions and try and see what is 
being sent. 

Once you know what is being sent, you can easily submit the MAPICS program and 
setting the ZZLDA file.

The real easy answer is to look at ROBOT to do this. ROBOT replay allows a user 
to basically run each report and it saves all the key strokes. You can then use 
ROBOT Scheduler to put on a schedule.


-----Original Message-----
From:   mapics-l-bounces+michael.franchino=cussys.com@xxxxxxxxxxxx on behalf of 
Bob Randall
Sent:   Wed 4/13/2005 4:49 PM
To:     'MAPICS ERP System Discussion'
Cc:     
Subject:        Process Automation
Here I go getting frustrated again ;-) .

I need to run several MAPICS reports on a regular basis. Specifically, this
time I want to run a series of Inventory Status Reports (AMI2B) each with a
specific Item Class range. I want to automate this so I don't have to go
thru several screens and tab thru several options for each and every report.
It is so redundant it is easy to fall asleep and make a mistake.

I only have a basic knowledge of AS/400 inner workings, so I don't know
things like how to copy the LDA, but I can program in CL or RPG. Is there
anywhere I can go or anyone who can help with basic step-by-step
instructions about how to setup a CL program to run a MAPICS program?

I have been here before and will probably be back again until I get it
figured out. (grrrrr) I have just never been able to get all the pieces
together. I have even solicited my affiliate to do this, and expect some
kind of answer soon, but thought I would try this trek up the mountain to
find the Guru-Of-Batch.

Why is it so difficult for MAPICS to respond to the age old SIMPLE request
to call a report program with parameters? I know many people have asked, and
many people smarter than me have done it.

Regards,
Bob Randall


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