Output Format
When the job is a Crystal Report, the scheduler can output
reports in the following formats:
- Crystal Report - suitable for scheduling long running
reports. Produces exactly the same output as running the report
interactively.
- Portable Document Format (PDF) - suitable for emailing
reports, the recipient does not need a sign on to Ripplestone or a
copy of Crystal Reports. Recipient requires Acrobat Reader which is
available as a free download.
- Microsoft Excel Format - suitable for emailing reports
or for performing additional manipulation of report data in Excel.
The recipient does not need a sign on to Ripplestone or a copy of
Crystal Reports. Recipient must have a copy of Excel.
- Comma Separated Values (CSV) - suitable for use in a
situation where formatting is not important. CSV files are just
text and be opened in any text editor such as Notepad.
- Text - suitable for use in a situation where formatting
is not important and you need the data in an unformated file.