Choose an Online Output Destination

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Choose an Online Output Destination

When you execute a query online, you can specify multiple destinations for your execution output. The following compares the output destinations available with online execution.

Video Terminal

Advantages	Disadvantages
Immediate results Can change total options without re-executing Can change report format without re-executing Can go directly to any page	Must scroll to see report that is wider or longer than your terminal screen

Network Printer

Advantages	Disadvantages
Get a hard copy Can see all of a long or wide report Output is probably faster than system printer	Must wait turn in print queue Paper may not be wide enough

System Printer

Advantages	Disadvantages
Get a hardcopy Can see all of long or wide reports Best for wide reports May have laser printer Best for large volume	Probably slowest output turnaround Cannot be used if the query contains a DISPLAY statement

Printer time and report retrieval time are site-specific. You may find, for instance, that your system printer produces faster turnaround time than your network printer. When specifying a printer as your report destination, remember these things:

Very long reports should probably be sent to the system printer, as a courtesy to others who share your network printer.
Note: A maximum page count is specified at your site. If you print a report exceeding the maximum, your report stops printing. See your CA Dataquery Administrator for assistance if your report stops printing.
If you have problems obtaining your printed output, your CA Dataquery Administrator can check the status of your request for you.

When you display the execution panel, be prepared to specify a destination.