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Is there any way to determine which [custom] reports have not been used for a period of time?

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  • Gail J-N Profile Picture
    Gail J-N 1,000 on at
    Re: Re: Re: Unused Reports

    When we convert to a new version, we tell folks they have to test the reports they use in the test environment and report any issues.    The warning is that if they don't test the report, then if they have a problem in the new version, they won't get quick service to repair post-conversion.   We don't move the custom reports from old version to new version Usr_rpts directory until they complain.

    Then we keep around the old custom versions off-line for awhile in case we ahve to resuscitate, but usually, we know within a month or two of any reports that got missed in testing.     

     It's draconian, but does keep down the number of old ones.

    Best regards,

    Gail J-N

  • hassanvoyeau Profile Picture
    hassanvoyeau 580 on at
    Re: Re: Unused Reports
    I am thinking maybe I need to enable some type of OS logging on the custom report folder for every time a report is accessed.
  • Laura Barber Profile Picture
    Laura Barber on at
    Re: Unused Reports

    I don't think there is any way to know what has been used recently. 

    You could rename them all, and the users will immediately tell you what they ARE using!  Just kidding - hopefully someone else has a better idea.

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