Batch Processing

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Batch Processing

To create a report using batch, you do the following:

Steps to Create a Report using Batch:

Step	What To Do	How To Do It
1	Specify which report you want to execute batch.	Build it from a table or records. Execute a qfile. Retrieve a saved report. Specify your processing commands on the Batch Processing screen.
2	Move to the Batch Processing screen.	Type BATCH in the command line.
3	Specify your batch processing options.	See Table 12-2
4	Initiate batch processing.	Press [Enter].

The Batch Processing screen

     CA OLQ Release nn.n                          *** Batch Processing ***
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132000 Select activity, output selection and press the ENTER key

  Password:                 Job control module: OLQBATCH-JCL-RMG
  Select activity:
   _ Submit current report request and comments
   X Submit CA OLQ syntax

  To automatically generate output syntax:
   X Display (Output to SYSLST)
   _ Print (DC printer)  Class:            Dest:
   _ Save report         Name :

  Enter CA OLQ Syntax/Comments:
 > QFIL 'SALARY '(1) DICT TSTDICT DICTNO ' '
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 1=HELP                 3=QUIT                 4=MESSAGE                 6=MENU

You can accept the default values on the Batch Processing screen or type over them. You'll probably need to ask your DBA how to fill out these fields.

When you press [Enter], your batch job begins processing.

Batch Processing screen fields are explained in the following.

Batch Processing Screen Fields:

Field	Function
Password:	Provides security for saved reports and qfile definitions. Usually, you want to enter your user password (it will not show on the screen).
Job control module:	Names a module that contains Job control language (JCL) statements that tell the system how to run your batch job. Your DBA defines Job Control Language modules for your site.
Select activity:	Tells CA OLQ what is to be processed in batch mode. You can: Execute the current report in batch mode (Submit current report request). If you access the Batch Processing screen from the Saved Reports screen, this field is the default. Execute the commands listed in the Enter CA OLQ syntax/comments field. (submit CA OLQ syntax). If you access the Batch Processing screen from the Qfile Processing screen, this field is the default.
Additional output selections:	Tells CA OLQ where to route the output from your batch program. A default output destination is displayed. Ask your support staff if this is the correct destination.
Enter CA OLQ syntax/comments:	Allows you to enter your own CA OLQ processing commands. If you are running a qfile, this field displays the name of the qfile.

For more information on how to use the Batch Processing screen, refer to the CA OLQ Reference Guide.