Automate Scheduler Using Macros

Chapter 6: PropertiesCommandScript PropertySyntaxSchedule.CommandScriptApplies ToScheduleExampleSets or returns whether a command script runs while the scheduledreport is open.DiscussionThis property is valid only when the task type is Impromptu orPowerPlay. The values for this property are• True - the command script runs• False - the command script does not run.Set this property to True before providing the value forCommandFileName.TypeBooleanAccessRead/WriteExampleThis example schedules a new report and indicates that an application isrun while the report is open.Sub Main()Dim objSchedApp As ObjectDim objNewTask As ObjectSet objSchedApp = CreateObject("CognosBatcher.Application")Set objNewTask = CreateObject("CognosBatcher.Schedule")With objNewTask.scheduletype=0.ScheduleDescription = "My CommandScript task".ScheduleName = "c:\program files\cognos\impromptu 5.0\" & _"imp.5.0 samples\reports\annual product sales.imr".RunAtHour = 18.RunAtMin = 45'run a command script every time this task is executedCommandScript=True.CommandFileName = "C:\MyProgramPath\MyProgram.exe".SaveEnd WithSet objNewTask = NothingSet objSchedApp = NothingEnd SubAutomate Scheduler Using Macros 49