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- Ensure your report is Active (not in Draft Mode)
- Click on the Broadcast button in the main navigation menu
- In the Broadcast menu, click the Add button
- Select the FTP Schedule option
- The Broadcast FTP Schedule window will open, providing you with the following options:
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- Select the format you wish the report to be sent as, from the list of; HTML, PDF, CSV, DOC, XLS, RTF, and TXT.
- Provide a file name (no file extension required, just the name, eg. SampleReport)
- Tick the Attach Broadcast Date if you wish this to be included in the file name
FTP Details
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Server Address | This is the address in which the server you are uploading the report to sits |
Server Directory | This is the directory where you want the report to be sent to on the server. |
User Name | This is the username of the server you are trying to access. |
Password | This is the password of the server you are trying to access. |
Filters
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If your report contains filters you will have the option to select which of these are applied to the FTP Report.
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The options include:
- Current Filter Values
- Default Filter Values
- Saved Filter Set Values (there will be a list of available sets displayed)
Delivery Rule
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- Change the Always Send drop down list to Only if Delivery Rule met
- Click on the Click here to add rule link
- You will now have the choice of building a rule based on:
- If one or more rows match the rule (e.g. is there a transaction less than $1000) OR
- If the totals for the report match the rule (e.g. are the total sales less than $100000)
- Select the field you wish to apply the condition on, click Add, and apply your condition. Click Update to save it. You can add multiple conditions here if required.
- Click Save & Close to apply your condition(s)
- Your rule will now be displayed on the Broadcast FTP Schedule window
Schedule
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- Select the frequency.
Depending on the option selected here, you may be required to provide further details. For example, if Fortnightly is selected, you will be prompted to select either the first or second week of the fortnight to send in, as well as the day of the week. - Apply Advanced Settings (if required)
Sometimes you may find you need to set the Time Zone, and local time for delivery. This can be accomplished by selecting the Advanced check box and defining the time.
Save
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Click on the Save button to complete the Broadcast set up.
You will now be able to view your schedule through the main menu.
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