macros, scripts, batch programs

[slaforce]

Can someone explain to me the difference between a macro, a cognos script, a command line, and a batch file. Are they the same thing. When would you use one over the other? Do any of them work on unix?

Thanks for the help.

 

[CognosProfessional]

A macro can automate steps.
You can set Impromptu to run a macro every time it starts to customize the application.

A Cognos Script is the guts of the macro written out in the Cognos Script editor in order to build the macro.

A command line is a term usually used in DOS environments, but sometimes also used as a term to reference one line of script.

A batch file has an extension of .bat and can run many macros at once on a server automatically when scheduled for example.



CP

 

[slaforce]

I heard that cognos script does not work on Unix environments. Does anybody know what will work?

 

[CognosProfessional]

You have to know UNIX to do that. I do know there is a way, but do not know UNIX well enough to let you know how.
Any UNIX person could probably guide you.

CP

 

[slaforce]

Thanks for the help. Also, can't a .bat file execute multiple command line commands?