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.

Procedure: How to Define a File Monitor Synonym

To define a file monitor synonym:

  1. Copy the filemntr.acx file from ibisamp to the filemonitor application folder and rename this file to fileindexing.acx.
  2. Log on to the WebFOCUS Reporting Server console.
  3. Click the Applications tab.
  4. 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.

  5. Right-click filemntr - Flat File and select Open, as shown in the following image.
    open flat file
  6. Click the console icon and select Save As, as shown in the following image.
    console icon save as

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

    The Save As dialog box opens.

  7. Use the Save in drop-down menu to navigate to the filemonitor Application Directory.
  8. Type fileindexing in the File Name field, as shown in the following image.
    Save As
  9. Click OK.

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