Files Task

The Files task specifies the file information to be used in a query step. Input files can be derived from the CA MICS Database, an external SAS File, or a prior query step.

The Files task panel has the following fields:

Finder

Locates the file information from a list of available files, which will be used in the Filename box.

Filename

Displays the name of the file that contains the data that will be used in the query.

File Info

Displays the directory path of incoming complex files, including the complex, unit, and Q&R Mainframe Server.

Timespan

Specifies the level the complex file data is to be retrieved in. The possible levels are: Detail, Days, Weeks, Months or Years, but the dropdown list will include only the active timespan levels for the selected file.

Sum

Includes summarization on selection. This option is available only when this task is used in the Summarization step.

Cycles

Specifies the number of cycles of the timespan to include from a complex.

Output File Name

Specifies a name for the output file that is created.