Defining a File Monitor Synonym

How to:

This section describes how to define a flat file monitor synonym. An example is included with the Reporting Server install in the folder ibsamp. This can be copied and used as a template to build specific flat file adapter monitors.
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Procedure: How to Define a File Monitor Synonym

To define a file monitor synonym:

  1. Log on to the WebFOCUS Reporting Server console.
  2. Click the Applications tab.
  3. Expand Application Directories in the left pane and then the ibisamp folder.

    Note: You may need to add ibisamp to the APP PATH, if necessary.

  4. Right-click filemntr - Flat File and select Open, as shown in the following image.

  5. Click the console icon and select Save As, as shown in the following image.

    Note: You may want to backup this file first to ensure the integrity of the template.

    The Save As dialog box opens.

  6. Use the Save in drop-down menu to navigate to the filemonitor Application Directory.
  7. Enter fileindexing in the File Name field, as shown in the following image.

  8. Click OK.
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