I have never used report caster api before, but i have a requirement where i need to send a customized message to the distribution list. The distribution list is dynamic and read from an excel sheet.
Would need some help on how do i start with.
Thanks in Advance !This message has been edited. Last edited by: <Kathryn Henning>,
WebFOCUS 7.6.9 Windows all output (Excel, HTML, PDF)
October 22, 2013, 08:26 AM
Twanette
Hi, Please just confirm:
Does your company have a ReportCaster license, or are you looking for an alternate mechanism?
Your signature says that you are on WF 7.6.9 - is this still correct?
WebFOCUS 8.2.06 mostly Windows Server
October 22, 2013, 08:30 AM
MattC
Here is one way to do this.
If you have a process that creates your dynamic email file, if you could change it to put it into a text file with the below format. Report Caster can use it to distribute to
Check out the Report Caster docs about distribution for more information.
Create a report fex that includes an -HTMLFORM BEGIN with what ever custom message you want in it, then you can embed the result in the body of the email instead of sending it as a report.