H0726.02.bmp"TEXT-ALIGN: justify">I am currently tryuing to print a report to Batch in Dynamics Ax 2009. In particular, I am trying to use the AOS Server as a batch server, and not have to run a Batch Client. I have used them extensivly in earlier AX versions, but having some slight issue in Ax 09.
When I try to save the report to file [ PDF ] as a batch job, the AOS server performs the batch task without issue. File saves where its supposed to, and at the right time. This is great. I dont need to have a batch client working.
When I try to print the same report again as a batch job, but to a printer direct, the batch status on the Batch Job changes from Waiting to Executing, but never gives a result / output. The only way I can get the report to run is if I use the batch client [ Basic > Periodic > Batch > Processing ]. I was hoping to phase this out [ saves maintaining a batch client and tyying up a licensed user ] and not use a batch client, and want to know if I am doing anything wrong.
Additional Notes:
- I have set my AOS server as a Batch Server [ Admin > Setup > Server Configuration ]
- I have set the Batch group to run from this server [ Admin > Setup > Batch Groups ]
- I have set the Connect to printers on the server property against the Configuration Utility.
- When I review the batch tasks, I see that for the instance where I output the report to a file, I see the run location as server [ first screenshot below ]. When I run them direct to a printer, this value changes to client [ see second screenshot below ]. I have no control over this field, and dont know how to change it. Is this a case where if a print is to occur, it can only run as a client job?
Feels more like I am missing something simple in my understanding on this. If anyone has any experience on this issue, it would be appreciated!
Regards,
Nathan Aichinger
