Running Reports - Deferred

Use this function if a report runs too long and WebFOCUS “times out” or if you want to run a report and need to log out of WebFOCUS before the report is complete. In these situations, a report can ”Run Deferred," which places it in a queue and allows you to perform other tasks or exit WebFOCUS while the report is generating.

Deferring a Report

1. Right-click on the report.  

2. From the right-click menu, click Run Deferred. 

3. Enter values for parameters, if required.

4. Modify the Deferred Report Description, as desired. 

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5. Click OK. 

6. Click the Deferred Report Status link, as desired.  
   

Viewing Deferred Report Status 

1. Click the Tools menu at the top right.

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2. Click Deferred Status from the drop-down menu.  

3. From the Deferred Report Status view, you can view your deferred report, as well as options to:
   - View: Used to view results of the report. Note the date and time.  
   - Parameters: Used to modify specific parameters and run again. Notice the report remains set up in deferred status. 
   - Delete: Used to delete results from the specific deferred queue.  

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