Host commands provide access from Datastream 7i to external applications, such as Microsoft Excel or Microsoft Access. Pass Datastream 7i parameters to these external applications to create new reports.
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It is not necessary to define a host command for Oracle Reports. |
Follow these steps to define host commands.
Open the Commands form (BMCMND).
Click the Record view tab. Datastream 7i displays the Record view page.
Code—Enter a unique code identifying the command, and then enter a description of the command in the adjacent field.
Command—Enter a command to start the external application, including the list of parameters.
Choose File | Save from the menu bar. Datastream 7i saves the information to the database.