runReport Step

Last published at: May 2nd, 2023

Description:

Generates the report in various formats for the selected Report Definition.

Inputs

  • reportDefinitionID – Select the Report Definition
  • runReportType – Choose the Report format
  • reportParameters – Enter the Parameters for the report
  • varGlobalFilePath - Specifies the File Path for the output 

Returns

  • True – step executed successfully 
  • False – step failed to execute 

Usage:Example:

Let’s build and execute the runReportDef example.          

  • Create a new definition called “runReportDef”
  • Select the definition and click the “design” button
  • Drag a runReport step from the toolbox
  • Connect the dots between the start and runReport step

  • Click on the “runReport” step to configure its properties
  • Configure the following values for the properties as shown on the below graphic

  • Save the workflow definition, create a workflow instance and execute. Step should run the report.