> Defining Host Commands

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.

   It is not necessary to define a host command for Oracle Reports.

Follow these steps to define host commands.

  1. Open the Commands form (BMCMND).

  2. Click the Record view tab. Datastream 7i displays the Record view page.

  3. Code—Enter a unique code identifying the command, and then enter a description of the command in the adjacent field.

  4. Command—Enter a command to start the external application, including the list of parameters.

  5. Choose File | Save from the menu bar. Datastream 7i saves the information to the database.