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Schedule the exporting of records using an export descriptor record

Applies to User Roles:

System Administrator

To schedule the exporting of records using an export descriptor record:

  1. Select the records to export.
  2. From the file.prompt.dbu.g form, also known as the Service Manager unload/export facility, click Export Ext.
  3. If Service Manager displays a list of existing export descriptor records, select the export descriptor record to use.
  4. Do one of the following:
    • To change the export descriptor record, click Edit Record.
    • To schedule the export of records, click Schedule.
  5. Fill in the following fields.

    Field Description
    Date/Time to Run Specify the date and time to unload the records.
    Repeat Interval — Enter Number of Days and Time Type the number of days, hours. minutes, and seconds to wait before repeating the unload process. Enter the interval with the following format: <Days><Hours>:<Minutes>:<Seconds>
    You can specify a repeat interval or select one of the pre-defined intervals. Any value you type in this field overrides the pre-defined intervals.
    Repeat Interval — Monthly Select this option to repeat the export process every once every month from today’s date.
    Repeat Interval — Quarterly Select this option to repeat the export process every once every quarter from today’s date.
    Repeat Interval — Semi-Annually Select this option to repeat the export process every once every six months from today’s date.
    Repeat Interval — Annually Select this option to repeat the export process every once every year from today’s date.

  6. Click Confirm.

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