Re: Vars_In_4gl_Reports

>> From uunet!rmy.emory.edu!informix-list-owner Sat Nov 2 14:16:59 1991 >> Subject: Vars_In_4gl_Reports >> To: informix-list@rmy.emory.edu >> Date: Sat, 2 Nov 91 14:21:38 CST >> >> Hello Informix-list readers: >> >> This is my first attempt to post a question to the Informix >> mailing list, so my appologies if I am doing it wrong. >> >> Now, on with the question. >> >> I am generating a report from within a 4gl program, and sending this >> report to an output file. After the file is created, I elm the file >> (report) to the user who created it. I would like to use a variable >> for the output file name, but the compiler won't let me. I need to >> find some way of making the report outfile unique, because if another >> user calles this same 4gl to generate another report before the first >> report is mailed out, the second report over writes the first. >> >> I would be greatful for any help, or suggestions. >> >> Thanks in advance. I don't see the problem here. Unless... were you trying to use a variable with an OUTPUT TO statement in the report function itself? That won't fly. Instead, just use a variable name in the START REPORT statement, e.g. LET rptfile = "randomname.out" START REPORT reportname TO rptfile and omit the OUTPUT REPORT TO statement from the report function itself. Hope this helps. -- Alan Denney aland@informix.com {pyramid|uunet}!infmx!aland "Democracy means buying a house you can't afford with money you don't have to impress people you wish were dead." - Carson