Is there a way to get the REPORTID variable. When you submit a schedule it give you the JOB ID like Jaac052e4j27a7j4749ja85cj40e13cb8502d How can I capture this value into an ampa variable.

I will ultimately use that variable to query the botlib table to get the version # for the schedule

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I suggest creating a focexec with just this one command:

-? &

Then schedule and run it via ReportCaster. Check the job log to see what amper variables are available.

Yes, there should be an &DS??? variable

&DSTJOBID and &DSTSCHEDID

Or go to the Task tab and pass it as a job parameter? Although the previously provided suggestions are probably what you are looking for.

I tried this from Reportcaster Scheduler -TYPE &DSTJOBID and -TYPE &DSTSCHEDID and the error A Value is missing for &DSTJOBID and &DSTSCHEID

No report to distribute


How do I access these variables?

What version of WF are you using ?

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Hi jlsnyc,

WebFOCUS 8.1.03 contains the following variables for Report Caster:

ReportCaster Internal Variables


Also, as suggested by Waz, please update your signature. This will help us help you in the future since the product is changing with each new release.


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