Automatic Download

Quanitra Thurston · August 2015

Has anyone ever had to do a daily automatic download from Raiser's Edge to another system? I remember reading about a few years ago...something about a Que, but I can't remember any of the details. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Stephanie Ulmer · August 2015

What do you mean by automatic download? What type of information are you trying to get at? There is an optional module called queue. It helps to schedule reports to run automatically and then saves the report for your access. This is very helpful with reports that take some time to run. Is this what you are speaking about?

Debra Holcomb · August 2015

Yes, we move data nightly from RE to another system using Automated Queue. The .csv file is output to a specific file location which is then picked up by another program and moved into the other system. It all happens automatically and we only have to interviene if something doesn't look right. I managed the RE side of it and our IT consultants managed the automated pickup process and another department manages the import of the file into their system.

Queue takes some patience to set up, but it's great once you get it working. You can access the Queue for Task Scheduling Guide in the knowlegebase which will give you more details.

Quanitra Thurston · August 2015

Thank you so much for the help!

Quanitra Thurston · August 2015

Stephanie Ulmer:

What do you mean by automatic download? What type of information are you trying to get at? There is an optional module called queue. It helps to schedule reports to run automatically and then saves the report for your access. This is very helpful with reports that take some time to run. Is this what you are speaking about?

Yes, that is exactly what I was referring to. Thanks so much for your help!

Quanitra Thurston · August 2015

Debra Holcomb:

Yes, we move data nightly from RE to another system using Automated Queue. The .csv file is output to a specific file location which is then picked up by another program and moved into the other system. It all happens automatically and we only have to interviene if something doesn't look right. I managed the RE side of it and our IT consultants managed the automated pickup process and another department manages the import of the file into their system.

Queue takes some patience to set up, but it's great once you get it working. You can access the Queue for Task Scheduling Guide in the knowlegebase which will give you more details.

Thank you so much! I knew something like this exists, but couldn't remember the actual name or function. I really appreciate your help!

Matt Page · September 2015

Thanks for your post and the replies to them. I had no idea that this functionality existed. We have a few challenges in terms of transferring data from one database to another and this might help with improving the process further down the line.

Matt