Asynchronous Process
A process that runs independently (in the background) of other processes. Other processes may be started before the asynchronous process has finished.
Bound Query
A query that is connected to an output process definition and cannot be overridden at runtime.
CORE
Central Object Repository. A server-side file system containing documents and objects (business objects, query objects, and output processes).
Example of CORE with content folders
Document
An object saved in the CORE; for example, a Crystal report.
Example of a CORE folder containing query objects
Driver Business Object
A business object that validates, at runtime, that a selected query will be able to drive an output process; for example, a driver business object for a Crystal report would create the required index.
Object
Self-contained element that consists of instructions to manipulate data; for example, a business object or query object.
Output Device
Method through which a user views the results of an output process; for example, a computer screen, printer, or PDF.
Output Format
Format in which the data resulting from an output process displays; for example, comma or tab-delimited, Excel, HTML, MS Word, or XML.
Output Process
Process-oriented task; for example, a Crystal report, MS Word merge, or query.
Parameter
User-supplied value that dynamically customizes output. A parameter can be hard-coded, or required to be overridden or specified at runtime.
For example, a query that outputs the registrants for a closed event could at runtime require the user to supply the event code.
Process Definition
Set of runtime specific instructions used to execute an output process.
For example, to create a Crystal report process definition you must specify a Crystal report template, associate a data source (query), determine the output destination, and specify any parameters necessary to guide the process execution.
Example process definition for a Crystal report
Synchronous Process
A process that runs as a result of another process being completed.
Template
A document that dictates the format and/or style of the output of a process definition. Many templates are designed through third-party packages, which are tightly integrated with the iMIS output processing system for producing high-quality output; for example, Microsoft Word form documents, e-mail text, and Crystal reports .rpt files.
Example of an email merge template using a field
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