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Winshuttle QUERY User Guide
Version 10.2
Introducing QUERY ............................................................................................................................... 11 New Features in Winshuttle QUERY 10.2 ........................................................................................... 11 Getting help in Winshuttle QUERY ..................................................................................................... 12 Help ribbon selections ......................................................................................................................... 12 Winshuttle customer service ............................................................................................................... 12 Viewing the end-user license ............................................................................................................. 13
Installing QUERY
Installing QUERY .................................................................................................................................... 15 Installing QUERY .................................................................................................................................... 15 Folder locations .................................................................................................................................... 15 Using a CD-ROM ................................................................................................................................... 15 Downloading the installation file from the network....................................................................... 16 Installing a product by using the single MSI or enterprise set up ................................................ 16 Prerequisites ..................................................................................................................................... 16 Installing a major upgrade with the single MSI setup .............................................................. 16 Installing a minor product update by using the single MSI setup ............................................... 16 Installing a minor product update by using the single MSI setup ............................................... 16 Installing a major release from the command line ........................................................................ 17 Installing Winshuttle STUDIO ................................................................................................................ 17 QUERY on virtual machines ................................................................................................................ 19 Activating and deactivating QUERY ................................................................................................ 19 Activating the 15-Day Evaluation Version ....................................................................................... 20 Activating a Node-locked/Network (Fixed Desktop) License..................................................... 20 Activating a Network License ............................................................................................................ 21 Deactivating a License ....................................................................................................................... 21
Setting up QUERY
Automating your logon ....................................................................................................................... 23 ALF Management ................................................................................................................................ 23 The ALF fields ......................................................................................................................................... 24 SAP defaults ........................................................................................................................................... 25 User data formats ................................................................................................................................. 25 EP Logon ................................................................................................................................................ 25 Using EP logon ................................................................................................................................. 26 Specifying QUERY script properties ................................................................................................... 28 iii
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 28 Getting started with QUERY 29 The QUERY screen ............................... SAP queries................................................................................................................................................ 30 Other buttons .. and logical databases........................................................................................ 29 Starting with QUERY...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 45 Selecting 47 Data sources ....................................................................................................................................................... 29 The Back button .................................. 33 Authorization issues ........................................................................................................................................................................... 33 Production servers versus non-production servers ..........................................Winshuttle QUERY User Guide Query script properties ................................................................................... 39 Firewall issues ............................................................................................... 47 SAP and Custom Tables ............................................................................................................................... 29 Tabs .................................... 29 The Close button ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 39 Solving run issues ........ 44 Introduction: Infosets..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 33 Creating a query ...................... 45 Security handling ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 43 Solving run issues .............. 30 Tools tab ............................................... 49 iv ........................................................ 47 Security handling ............. 48 Starting a query ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 47 Infoset/SAP Queries ... 30 File tab....................... 45 Introduction to LDBs ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 41 Introduction: Running queries ....................................... 31 Status bar ................................................................................................ 30 Help tab ............... 29 The Change button ...................................... 47 Logical Databases (LDBs) ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 48 Tables and the Winshuttle Data Dictionary...................................... 39 Introduction: Mapping your fields to a result file ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 45 Security handling ..... 31 Introduction: Getting started with QUERY ................................................................................................................................................................ 29 The Open button....................... 36 Introduction: QUERY templates .......................... 35 Introduction: Building a query............................................................................................................................................................................. 47 Security handling .............................................................................. 39 Creating a query using Winshuttle Templates ...........................................................
................................................................................................ 71 Percentage .......................................................... 56 Using logical databases in QUERY .................................................... 56 Logical database structure in the query builder ................................................................. 61 Primary key links and check table links .............................................................................................................. 61 Default joining of Primary and Index Keys ................................................ 71 The Like operator and wildcards ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 53 Custom categories ............................................................................................................................. 51 Adding tables and transaction codes to the Winshuttle Data Dictionary ...................................................... 59 Infosets/SAP queries ...................................................................................................................... 56 Adding items to and searching for items in query builder ......................................................................... 59 Searching data dictionaries for sources ............................................................................................................................................................ 72 v ...................................................... 69 Fields in the WHERE clause builder ... 65 Using criteria to define fields ................ 49 Synchronizing tables or the data dictionary ........................................................................................................................ 63 Selecting fields ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 56 Data dictionary organization for infosets and queries ....................................................................................................................... 62 Conditions for creating left outer joins ................................................................................ 52 Locating a table in the Winshuttle Data Dictionary after you have added it to the query builder ................................................................... 57 Tables: what tables look like ...................................................................... 49 Centralized Data Dictionary .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 52 Selecting tables directly .......... 54 Zooming in on tables and the query builder .................................. 67 Fields in the criteria pane ................................................ 59 Creating joins between tables .............................................. 54 Favorite tables ......... 61 Left Outer Joins ................ 56 Logical databases .......................................................................................................................... 67 The power of WHERE clauses ...................................................................................................................................... 55 Adding SAP Queries to the Winshuttle Data Dictionary .......................................................................... 64 Logical Databases ............................................................................................................................. 61 User-created joins ........................................................................................... 64 Infosets and SAP Queries ........................................................................................................................................Contents The Winshuttle Data Dictionary ................................................................................................................................ 55 Zooming in or out of a table ....................................................................................................................................................................... 49 Restoring the data dictionary to its original state ............................. 72 Select Date Constants/Values .................................. 64 Tables ...................................................................................................................... 54 Zooming in on the query builder ..................... 71 Single underscore or question mark .................................................... 72 Select SAP Values (F4) ......................................................................................................................................... 58 Limits on tables that can be added ....................................................... 63 Joining with infosets and SAP queries .........................................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 81 Select query file .................................. 74 Show query ....................................................................................................................................... 77 The query field form ....................... 83 Running the query 85 Running .. 80 Using the add-in for Excel .................... 93 Advanced run options ............................................................................................. 81 No...................................................... 78 Undo mapping .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 82 Run .............................................................................................................................................................. 73 Number of entries ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 74 Saving a query .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 82 Using the QUERY add-in for Excel with TRANSACTION ..................................Winshuttle QUERY User Guide Adding run time values ..... 81 Published query files ................................................................................................... 75 Mapping 77 Mapping fields manually ........................................................................................................... 77 Mapping headers .................................................................................................................................. 81 Start Row ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 82 Run reason................................................................................................................................................................ 82 Running queries from the QUERY add-in for Excel .......................................................................................................... 88 The Scheduler pane... 87 Scheduling a run ............................................................................... 91 Running QUERY from the command line ........ 99 vi ................................................................................................................................................... 85 Adding run time values ............ 98 Recording transaction codes ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 82 Number of Entries .......................................................................................... 82 Write Header ..... 81 QUERY add-in settings .............................................................................................................. of records to extract ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 74 Show Preview ................ 78 Transforming data before the download ........................ 81 Extract all records .......................................................... 77 The result file preview ....... 82 Status bar .............................................................................................................................................................. 97 Data writing options ......... 90 Using saved queries ............................................................. 75 Best practices for query names ......................................................................................................................... 81 Log Column or Cell ......... 80 Embedding a query file in an Excel worksheet ............................................. 96 Result file options (not available for Winshuttle SERVER) .............................................................
...................................................... 111 Notes: ......................................... 115 Windows error messages Index 117 119 vii ....................................................................................... 106 Scheduling a query run .................................................. 104 Path defaults ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 109 Unsuccessful queries ..................... 107 E-mail settings ......................................................................................................................................................................... 105 Error management .......................... 110 Advanced features 111 Authorizations ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 111 Table Level Authorization......... 103 Customizing QUERY ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 113 Query execution time-outs ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 105 Other defaults ......... 111 Remote Function Calls (RFC) Authorization .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 104 Application Defaults .................. 112 Administrator options ................... 105 Production server warning (Prod................................................ 104 Microsoft Excel defaults ............................Contents Managing QUERY 103 Managing query files ............................................................................................ 109 Viewing logs ..................................................................... Svr............................. 106 Trace ........................................ 111 Required SAP Authorizations in QUERY ...................................................................................................................................................................... Warning) ................................................................................. 114 Editing SAP authorization objects in QUERY ....................................................................................................... 114 Adaptive query throttling ..................................................................................................................................
Introducing QUERY Even with the variety of business intelligence (BI) systems that are installed and operational at most companies. . With RUNNER you can view queries that were created in QUERY. A variety of governance features and performance tuning features in QUERY ensure that user-generated queries are secure and have minimal impact on the SAP server performance. you need the full functionality of QUERY. Enhanced Log Viewer QUERY will display search results for jobs with two additional fields: Output fields and Selection fields. With left outer joins. However. one of the top challenges reported by SAP end-users is the lack of easy access to real-time SAP data in the transactional system. data can be extracted from one table despite not having matching records in the second table. Linking Queries Link Script setting has been introduced to automatically launch and execute the next QUERY script in sequence once the current QUERY script has finished running.2 program supports left outer joins for SAP tables. and then run them. called Recorded Transactions. Failed jobs will appear in Red. such as to extract data for mass changes • Ad-hoc reporting and prototyping steady-state BI reports With Winshuttle QUERY. to create or edit queries. New Features in Winshuttle QUERY 10. The ability for business users to easily query and extract transactional SAP data is critical for many purposes such as: • Operational reporting • Data fire-fighting driven by business-changes.2 Transaction Code Recording You can record fields that are edited in a transaction and return the appropriate tables and fields to create a query. change the mapping of those queries. Left Outer Joins QUERY 10. you can securely and easily extract live SAP data into familiar Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access formats for immediate and accurate analysis. A new category has been provided in the Data Dictionary.
Winshuttle QUERY User Guide
Getting help in Winshuttle QUERY
You can click any one of the Help ribbon buttons at any time to obtain assistance and to learn how to use QUERY. The Help tab selections are available on all screens.
Help ribbon selections
In the QUERY, the Help tab offers the following items:
A Help file, in which you can search for keywords or print pages. A user manual in PDF format, which you can launch from within QUERY, print, or save to your computer. QUERY release notes that include bug fixes and new features introduced in different versions of the product. Auto update button to check for recent product updates and related downloads such as for security and critical updates. You can also set up to automatically check for available software updates by using the Auto Update option. For more information, see Getting automatic updates (see "Scheduling a query run" on page 107) in QUERY. Support SHUTTLE information that Winshuttle Support might ask you to generate to better assist you to use QUERY. Information about your QUERY version and license. See Activating and Deactivating a License (see "Activating and deactivating QUERY" on page 19) for more information.
Winshuttle customer service
Winshuttle provides a full range of self-service options to assist you in using effectively. You can also contact Winshuttle Customer Support directly by e-mail message or by telephone: E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com In the US, call the Winshuttle at 1-800-711-9798, and then choose option 2 In the UK, call Winshuttle at +44-208-704-4170, and then choose option 2 In addition, you can view the most frequently asked support questions at http://www.winshuttle.com/Support-and-Training. To read and to share articles and tips and tricks for using Winshuttle products, visit the Winshuttle community page at http://community.winshuttle.com.
Viewing the end-user license
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You can install the software by: Using a CD-ROM Downloading the installation file from the network Folder locations The new installation will create new product folders. SAP GUI release 710 or later must be installed on your workstation. Prerequisites to installing QUERY on a client computer 1. . 2. Windows 98/NT/2000/XP/Vista/Windows 7 Installing QUERY Installing QUERY is a fairly simple process. Using a CD-ROM To install software using the CD-ROM 1. Then select Setup to begin the installation.Installing QUERY Installing QUERY You can install QUERY in only a few minutes. Old scripts and data files are retained in legacy folders. 4. Select Browse to go to the CD-ROM drive. Insert the CD-ROM in your computer. 2. 3. If the installation does not automatically begin. Installation begins automatically. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. and then select Run. select Start on the task bar. you can move the folders to other locations. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish the installation. Installation can be complete in only a matter of minutes. Download and run the installation file from the link you have received from your account representative. Microsoft Excel version 10 or later 3. However.
The following is an example of a typical command line for setup: msiexec. otherwise the silent MSI installation will abort. 16 . When the installation is complete. Click the link that you received in email. 2. the command reinstallmode should be set to vomus. Double click Setup. Download the Setup. 1. Installing a product by using the single MSI or enterprise set up Prerequisites When installing MSI in silent mode (enterprise deployment). you must do so from the command line. At the command line msiexec /i "product.5 SP 1 is installed on the target systems. At the command line.NET version 3. Set the command reinstallmode=vomus. you must do so from the command line. 4. 5. Installing a major upgrade with the single MSI setup For MSI. See "Activating QUERY (see "Activating and deactivating QUERY" on page 19)" for more information. 2. 3.exe /i \product.exe file and save it on your local drive.Winshuttle QUERY User Guide Downloading the installation file from the network To install the software by downloading the installation file 1.msi reinstallmode=vomus reinstall=all Installing a minor product update by using the single MSI setup If you install an update to an existing product installation. ensure that Microsoft .msi" /qb SILENTINST=1 Installing a minor product update by using the single MSI setup If you install an update to an existing product installation. Begin using QUERY. In all but the most advanced scenarios. set reinstall=all. you need to pass a command line option "SILENTINST" and the value "1" needs to be set for it.exe and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. follow the appropriate procedure to activate the software.
Insert the disc into your computer's DVD or CD drive. you need to choose Custom. including TRANSACTION. The following is an example of a typical command line for setup: msiexec. and DIRECT. QUERY. Set the command reinstallmode=vomus. Installing a major release from the command line For a new installation where a previous version does not exist. and then click Run. If you want to use the new folders. 4. Complete. However. click Complete or Custom. the installation appears to run in minor upgrade mode. Installing Winshuttle STUDIO Winshuttle STUDIO offers three installation options: Upgrade. Add the user name and company name. Select Upgrade to install STUDIO on a computer that already has a previous version of TRANSACTION or QUERY and to confirm that your current version of a Winshuttle program can be upgraded. If your version of TRANSACTION or QUERY cannot be upgraded. Click Browse to go to the CD or DVD drive. Select Complete to install all available Winshuttle products. Custom. 3. If you set the properties when the product does not already exist on the computer. Installation begins automatically. Note: On upgrade or re-installation of version 10. set reinstall=all. but your application files may not be installed. At the command line. 2. C:\Program Files\Winshuttle. Read the License Agreement page. Then select Setup to begin the installation. Select Custom to install select Winshuttle products and to choose the destination directory. On the Setup Type page. do not set reinstall=all. To upgrade to STUDIO 1. your application options will not be re-set to these new paths. the command reinstallmode should be set to vomus. click Start on the task bar.msi reinstallmode=vomus reinstall=all NOTE: It is critical that you use the command line installation only when a previous version of the product already exists on the target computer. The files are installed to the default directory. click I accept the license terms. In all but the most advanced scenarios. and if you accept the license terms. If the installation does not automatically begin. 5. new document folders (My Documents\Winshuttle) will be created with the name TRANSACTION.exe /i \product. we suggest you do that manually.0. 2. click Next. 17 .Installing Winshuttle STUDIO 1. The first page of the wizard.
6. Add the user name and company name. On the Setup Type page. Installation begins automatically. Installation begins. and if you accept the license terms. click Custom. click I accept the license terms. If you selected custom. 4. Then select Setup to begin the installation. 5. 3. 4. If the installation does not automatically begin. Select Browse to go to the CD or DVD drive. On the Setup Type page. click Complete. 5. do one of the following: o Click Change to browse to a new folder If you don't want to specify a new folder. click Next. and then select Run. 7. Read the License Agreement page. click Next. To install STUDIO by performing a complete installation 1. 2. To install STUDIO by performing a custom installation 1. Insert the disc into your computer's DVD or CD drive. 3. On the Choose Destination Location page. Follow the instructions. click Next. -oro Follow the to select the products you want to install. and then select Run. Select Browse to go to the CD-ROM drive. Installation begins automatically. The first page of the wizard. If the installation does not automatically begin. Add the user name and company name. 2. The first page of the wizard. and if you accept the license terms. select Start on the task bar. select Start on the task bar. 6. 18 .Winshuttle QUERY User Guide 6. click I accept the license terms. 7. Read the License Agreement page. select each product you want to install. Insert the disc into your computer's DVD or CD drive. Then select Setup to begin the installation. on the Product Selection page.
The 15-day evaluation version with automatic activation.Activating and deactivating QUERY QUERY on virtual machines Customers who plan to install Winshuttle products on Windows XP-based virtual machines or on Windows XP-based computers that run terminal services like CITRIX should implement networkbased licensing. The activation process changes depending on how you installed QUERY. An enterprise license. 19 . A node-locked/machine-locked or network license activation key is sent to you by e-mail message after you have purchased the software. you must activate the QUERY software by using the activation key and license file provided by Winshuttle. Activating and deactivating QUERY After installation.
and then click Activate License. you have the option launch the program. type your name. Start the program on the splash screen. Location of the license file is dependent on the version of Windows run on the client machine: o o For Windows7/Vista: C:\ProgramData\Winshuttle\license For Windows XP: C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Winshuttle\license NOTE: The evaluation version is valid for only a limited time (15 days) and it has only limited functionality. Click Finish to complete the process. For example. 8. 2. Click Next. On the Evaluation screen. click Node-locked/Network. 2. click Activate. 20 . and then click Next. 4. The Evaluation screen appears. Click to clear the Launch Application check box if you do not want to launch the application immediately after license activation. you are prompted for an evaluation extension key. On the QUERY license option screen. Click to clear the Launch Application check box if you do not want to launch the application immediately after license activation. 4. Once the evaluation period has ended. Enter the Activation key in the License Activation window. On the QUERY license screen. Do one of the following: If connected to the Internet: o On successful evaluation license activation. On the splash screen that appears the first time you start QUERY. you can download only 250 records at one time. 3. Activating a Node-locked/Network (Fixed Desktop) License To activate the node-locked/network license software 1. along with the requested user information. click Evaluation. Click Next. you have the option launch the program (selected by default). company name. On successful evaluation license activation. Contact your IT department for the extension key. 5. 3.Winshuttle QUERY User Guide Activating the 15-Day Evaluation Version To activate the evaluation copy 1. and e-mail address. click Activate Product.
3. click Activate Product. Note: Location of the license file is dependent on the version of Windows run on the client machine: For Windows7/Vista: C:\ProgramData\Winshuttle\license For Windows XP: C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Winshuttle\license Activating a Network License To activate this network license locally on your computer 1. If the license is not available on the server. Click Next. along with the server and client license key files NOTE: Activating a QUERY network license requires the license server to be active and running. On QUERY license option screen. If the license is not available on the server. 21 . If a license is available on the server. C:\Program Files\Winshuttle\QUERY\License. Click Next. along with the server and client license key files. For information on setting up the server. NOTE: Activating a QUERY network license requires the license server to be active and running. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete your activation. click Node-locked/Network. or click Browse to locate the file. For information on setting up the server. Your license administrator should have already received the guide. Click to clear the Launch Application check box if you do not want to launch the application immediately after license activation. On the splash screen that appears the first time you start QUERY. 4. Click Deactivate License to display the deactivation screen. you have the option launch the program. Your license administrator should have already received the guide. see the FlexNet Server guide. Deactivating a License To deactivate your network license 1. Enter the activation file location for the QUERY\License file for your default folder. If a license is available on the server. 2. your copy of the software runs. you receive an error message when you start QUERY. Click About to view product version and licensing information. your copy of the software runs. On successful evaluation license activation. For example.Deactivating a License -or- Not connected to Internet: o Internet Explorer opens. see the FlexNet Server guide. you receive an error message when you start QUERY. 2.
To deactivate the software. NOTE: If you have any questions concerning deactivation or when you require a new license. A message appears to explain that you are about to deactivate the software. contact please contact Winshuttle support at license@winshuttle. 22 .com for more information.Winshuttle QUERY User Guide 5. Click OK. click Yes.
it could be used to log on to SAP by any other person who has authorization to use QUERY. Choose one of the following responses: Click Capture to create a new ALF file. When you save credentials. For this reason. When the SAP SERVER logon dialog box is displayed. see "Scheduling a Run". that is. we strongly recommend that you protect your ALF file. type the logon information for SAP to capture the ALF information automatically. ALF Management Use ALF Management to create an Automated Logon File (ALF) to automate your log on to SAP. you are not asked to provide a user name and password for that system and are automatically logged in to the system. with the Application Defaults shown. . either by using Windows system encryption to prevent others from using it under their user name. if the ALF file is accessed. For more information about scheduling. and click (Options button) to display the Options dialog box. However. Click Test to perform a test of your log on information. to automatically enter logon information each time you use a query file.) You can also mark the Use Logon Group check box and type the Logon Group and Message Server Host settings to save a logon group in the ALF. or by storing the file on removable media that is password protected. Select Tools from the Main Menu. which makes it difficult to open and read your SAP password and other information. To create or modify an ALF 1. create an auto-logon file (ALF). NOTE: ALF files are encrypted. A message is displayed to confirm that your log on was successful.Setting up QUERY Automating your logon You can automate your logon. (This is the easiest and error-free way to create an ALF. Then click ALF Management to display the settings shown below. -orClick Open to display an existing ALF file to make changes to the file. You can use an ALF to schedule a Run or when you want to use the same logon information each time you run one of your script files. and to logon on to the system during scheduled unattended runs. Click Save to store the ALF when you are finished. 2. An ALF file stores your SAP logon information in an encrypted file format.
Specify the SAP password for the user. After you capture system data and logon credentials and save the file. Select this check box to update logon group information. Type the auto logon group information. Select this check box to enable single sign on. With single sign on. Specify the language that the system should use. Specify the user name.Winshuttle QUERY User Guide The ALF fields SAP System Name Application Server Host System number Use Logon Group Logon Group Message Server Host Client User name Password Language EP URL Specify the SAP system name Enter the host name.alf file appear. Specify the enterprise protocol URL. Type the message server host information. Specify the system number. Use SSO1 Partner Auto Logon File 24 . the path and name of the . Enter the client number. Specify this connection parameter if you select single sign on. the SAP system uses the Windows credentials (user name and password) for each user.
such as in previewed text and values displayed through F4. You specify regional settings on the Regional and Language Options dialog box that is available through Control Panel on your computer. Select this check box to ensure that dates and numbers are downloaded and displayed in accordance with the regional settings on your computer. you can specify whether data is displayed as raw data or as formatted data. click Options.ini folder. Regional settings also apply to data that is displayed in QUERY. and in preview and F4 values that are displayed in QUERY. Specify a customized path for the SAP logon . in Access and SQL Server databases. Regional settings apply to Excel and text files. EP Logon using Microsoft Internet Explorer with Monitor 25 . 3. Clear the Use regional settings check box. 5. select Remember last logon password. To solve these problems. Raw data is displayed in QUERY. 2. Dates. Access and SQL Server databases use their own data formats and do not display data in the regional setting format. EP Logon using Microsoft Internet Explorer 2. Clear this check box to download raw data in Excel and text files.EP Logon SAP defaults To set the default SAP logon 1. EP Logon Enterprise portal (EP) logons can present ticket fetching problmes. Click SAP logon default. 6. You can place the SAP logon file at this location. You can specify the download format for dates in the Date Format box. 4. The date format selected is used to display dates in Excel and text files. For 64-bit operating systems. SAP logon defaults display an option to select the Single Sign On (64 bit) configuration file. Specify default SAP logon languages. On the Tools tab. If you want. Use regional settings. User data formats In QUERY. Access and SQL Server databases use their own data formats. such as previewed text and values displayed through F4. Winshuttle offers the following four methods: 1.
Method 2: Use the Monitor option with Internet Explorer to get the ticket from web browser events. 26 . For example. EP Logon using the Mozilla package Using EP logon A chosen method should be used only if the previous method does not work. Method 3: The Proxy method still depends on reading web events. and 3 were attempted in that order and did not work. Method 4 should be used only if methods 1. EP Logon using Microsoft Internet Explorer with Proxy 4.Winshuttle QUERY User Guide 3. Depending on your setup. you may need to choose the different sub options available for this method. but with different settings. Method 1: Use the Internet Explorer method (Legacy) to logon to the SAP portal. 2.
27 . For more details. On subsequent logons. contact Winshuttle support.EP Logon Method 4: When you use the Mozilla option for the first time. the application automatically selects the package from this location and logs on to the appropriate EP Portal. you will be asked to download a configuration package and set the location of this package.
You can update this information for a file any time you have the file open by clicking the Script properties button. The information in this field is supplied by the system and cannot be edited. A title is required information. Do one of the following: o Click New. Date and Time Indicates the date and time when the file is created. An example of a title for a query is "Vendor Account Balance Report NA. Query script properties Data source Specify which of the following data sources you want to use in the query: Tables Infosets/SAP Queries Logical databases Title Specify a title for your query. 28 . Created by Indicates the user who creates the file.Winshuttle QUERY User Guide Specifying QUERY script properties QUERY script properties in QUERY comprise the information about your file. Click OK. but you can also edit file properties for the current file by clicking the QUERY Script Properties button . type the same password. Enter options as desired. you are prompted to specify these properties for the file. Password and Confirm Password In the Password box. Purpose of file Specify a reason for the file. The QUERY Script Properties dialog box appears when you create a new query file. When you start a new query. Click the QUERY Script Properties button." Lock query file Select the Lock query file box to apply a password to the query file. The information in this field is supplied by the system and cannot be edited. SAP system Indicates the SAP system on which the query resides. An example of a reason is "Provide a report for a vendor in North America with past due balances. -oro 2. To enter or edit properties of your script 1." Comments Enter comments about the query file. and then in the Confirm Password box. type a password for the file.
you can create a new query or open an existing query. which is always available at the top of the QUERY screen.Getting started with QUERY The QUERY screen QUERY provides a look and feel that is similar to other Winshuttle products and to other programs that you use every day. click the Back button. you can quickly move from the current query file to select another existing query file. You are prompted to save any open file. click the Close button. 29 . The Change button With the Change button. You can view and open files from the list of most recently used queries and from a list of files that you have specified as your favorites. The Back button At any time. if you need to return to a previous screen or to advance to the next stage in some processes. Starting with QUERY You open QUERY to see the Most Recent Files and Favorites pane. The Close button If you need to exit QUERY at any time. The Open button Click Open to open an existing query. From Most Recent Files and Favorites.
The available buttons change as the steps of the query process change. 30 . Scheduler. When QUERY is in the Select stage. Support Information to help Winshuttle to assist you. Automatic Update of QUERY. File tab Contains the New. Tools tab Displays buttons for the Log Viewer. Save. and Options. the Search button is also available. User Manual. and Save As buttons. Open. Release Notes of your QUERY installations. which is available in a PDF format.Winshuttle QUERY User Guide Tabs Tabs contain buttons that help you access functionality. and information About QUERY. Help tab Displays buttons for online Help.
whether connected or disconnected. is indicated on the righthand side of the status bar. which shows the SQL statement for the query . you can update the file properties information that describes your file at any time . Select English. French.Status bar Other buttons Other buttons are available when you have any query open. Next: Introduction to QUERY (see "Introduction: Getting started with QUERY" on page 33) 31 . or German. The Remove favorites button removes files from the Favorites list . The status of the connection. The changes appear when QUERY is restarted. The version of the Winshuttle function module available on your computer. With the File Properties button. The Show Query button. The Publish query file button provides a way to embed a query file in an Excel file or template . Status bar The following items are displayed in the status bar: The current language of QUERY is indicated on the right-hand side of the status bar. you can add your query to the Favorites list in the Recent Files and Favorites pane at any time. With the Favorites button.
Access. we will output to an Excel file. After each step of the process. click Create Query. Creating a query To begin a query 1. so that you can easily build and execute your query. Production servers versus non-production servers When you first create a query. In the Select pane. For the purposes of this demonstration. or SQL Server files. 33 . 2. You can output your query to Excel. In QUERY.Introduction: Getting started with QUERY Extracting information in QUERY centers on a three-step process: Select-Map-Run. click New. you return to the threepane screen. it is good practice to build and test the query on a non-production servers. text.
4.Winshuttle QUERY User Guide 3. Select the server on which you want to build a test query. The SAP logon pad appears. 34 . It is good practice to test only on a non-production server.
ensure that you have Winshuttle Function Module installed. single point of entry for all users. o o SSO1. enter your user name and password. Click OK. whether tables. or EP. These add another layer of security to your processes.ini file. stores your Windows user name and password and then uses them to automatically log on to your SAP system. if you want. and the time and date on which the new query was started. Enterprise protocol. The QUERY File Properties dialog box appears." Add a title and the reason why the file was created. There they are. Note that infosets and SAP queries must be enabled by the administrator before you can use them. Consult the Authorizations topic for more information. and application server log on. To set the system as the default for every logon. Click OK. and then enter and confirm a password. Authorization issues If you are not able to complete a transaction and receive authorization errors. the alias of the person who created the file. EP logon with browser opens the browser so that you can enter your password. reason for the file. Winshuttle products use remote function calls to access SAP. Under User Data. and add comments as needed. infosets and queries. or single sign on. QUERY supplies the SAP system. click Lock Queryfile. If you have problems logging on and receive . Verify that you are authorized to access the appropriate Winshuttle authorization objects by clicking the Authorization Object button on the Tools tab. o o o 3. provides a centralized. 1.Introduction: Building a query QUERY supports SSO1 and EP logon methods in addition to INI. If you want to protect the query with a password.You may need to point SAP to your . Specify a title. 2. check the location of the . For example. or logical databases. o Select the type of data source you want. a title might be "Materials type" and a reason for the file might be "List material types acquired in past month.ini errors. The browser component is available when you have a customization to your EP logon. Next: Building a query (see "Introduction: Building a query" on page 36) 35 .ini file. Click OK. select Use selected system as default. message server.
whether Tables. -oro The names in the pane change from red to black when the tables are synchronized. you must decide what information you need and what data source contains that information. such as Materials Management. or Infosets/SAP Queries. Each of these contains the most frequently used SAP tables. and Production Planning. pool. right-click Winshuttle Data Dictionary. Data dictionary before synchronization and after synchronization. Be specific about what you extract. Tables that are relevant to specific transaction codes are organized under a "tcode" item. you must synchronize the Winshuttle Data Dictionary. The table synchronizes automatically. click Synchronize. The Winshuttle Data Dictionary is specific to the data source you selected. These components are organized organized according to functional area. Human Resources. Drag a table into the Query Builder area. or logical databases. and transparent tables.Winshuttle QUERY User Guide Introduction: Building a query Before you build a query. On the shortcut menu. 36 . Infosets. Sales and Distribution. Icons indicate cluster. and even table views. To synchronize the data dictionary Do one of the following: o In the data dictionary pane. or Queries and logical databases for that source. Retrieving a narrow range of data improves response time and reduces unnecessary information. If this is your first use of QUERY.
To add tables to the query builder area Do one of the following: o Drag-and-drop the tables. Drag tables to the query builder area. Infoset. Click the Search in Data Dictionary button below the data dictionary. -oro The Winshuttle Data Dictionary and empty query builder pane. Click Search by Table. or logical database you want into the query builder area. Click Search. 37 . or double-click a table name.Introduction: Building a query For the purposes of this example. Select the table you want from the list that appears and click Add Selected Table to Query Builder Area. and enter a table name or a table description. we will use the MARA and MAKT tables. query.
In each table. You are now back in the three-pane screen. 4.Winshuttle QUERY User Guide To build a query 1. The default selection type is Run Time. set the selection type to Fixed. Next: Query templates (see "Introduction: QUERY templates" on page 39) 38 . The field names appear in the criteria pane. click Selection. The map pane of the three-pane screen after a query has been built and saved. click Yes. and click Save. 2. When you are prompted to save 5. select the fields that you want to query. The WHERE clause builder opens. Click the Back button the file. If you want the criteria to be fixed. 6. to move to the mapping stage. and are ready for the mapping stage. To specify criteria for a field. enter a name for the query file. Do this for all your fields. In the Save As dialog box. 3.
called collateral. you can use the QUERY add-in for Excel to download data into the template. or if you receive the following error message: "Protocol error when communicating with SAP GUI". report generation. Firewall issues If you experience difficulty downloading templates. finance. Templates are made available online and can be downloaded to build queries. if an exception raised error appears. Contact your IT department. To use a template. uploads of PDFs. the embedded query opens. enabling the Launch GUI might resolve the issue. 2. are available by clicking . Transactions that require the SAP GUI to run in the background include file input/output dialog boxes.Introduction: Mapping your fields to a result file Introduction: QUERY templates QUERY provides query templates which guide you through the most common queries used for accounting. images. You can modify the query according to your requirements and run it. and many HR transactions. You can update this query as required. Save it to your computer. To use an Excel template. your company's firewall might be preventing the downloads. click Create Query Using Winshuttle Templates. 4. Start the Excel template or open the query file that is embedded inside the Excel template. do one of the following: o To use a QUERY script template. If you open the Excel template. and size. material master transactions and help you to customize your own queries. You can also contact Winshuttle support to have the template sent to you through an e-mail message. the file name. On the Select pane. and other files. download the template to your computer by double-clicking the template or select the script and click Create. When you select a file. double-click the template or select the script and click Create. Next: Mapping your fields to a result file (see "Introduction: Mapping your fields to a result file" on page 41) 39 . Solving run issues When you try to run a script. -oro 3. The GUI runs in the background while the transaction runs. You can browse all templates or browse only Excel templates or only QUERY scripts. If you open query script. Creating a query using Winshuttle Templates 1. such as step-by-step guides and videos. description. User assistance documents.
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XML. To map fields to an output file 1. Output files include Microsoft Excel. or Microsoft SQL Server files. text. the extracted data are arranged in the output file the way you want. For each mapped field.Introduction: Mapping your fields to a result file Introduction: Mapping your fields to a result file With Winshuttle QUERY. you can create modify a template for an output file so that when the query runs. Microsoft Access. 41 . the query indicates which column it has been added to. Drag the field to the column where you would like the results to appear.
Next: Running queries (see "Introduction: Running queries" on page 43) 42 . Click Save again. You are prompted to save the preview.Winshuttle QUERY User Guide 2. The file then appears in the Recent Files and Favorites pane. You are now back in the three-pane screen and are ready to run your query. 3. Click the Back button. 4. Click Save. At any time throughout the three-step process. Click Add Favorites. you can add a query to your favorites list so that you can quickly find the query.
The Excel file opens and the results are displayed. 2. You can select to run the query now or later. Click Run. You have completed your first query in QUERY 43 .Introduction: Running queries Introduction: Running queries Theresult file you specified is ready. Click the Back button . To run the query 1.qsq file. . The most recently run query appears at the top. Click Save. You are prompted to save the . You can add a reason for the run in the Run Reason field. The Most Recent Files and Favorites pane appears.
The GUI runs in the background while the transaction runs. Transactions that require the SAP GUI to run in the background include file input/output dialog boxes.Winshuttle QUERY User Guide Solving run issues When you try to run a script. enabling the Launch GUI might resolve the issue. Next: Submitting files for approval 44 . uploads of PDFs. report generation. images. and many HR transactions. and other files. or if you receive the following error message: "Protocol error when communicating with SAP GUI". if an exception raised error appears.
45 . The most common use of logical databases is still to read data from database tables by linking them to executable ABAP programs. and logical databases SAP queries and Infoset queries are SAP end-user query reporting tools. Introduction to LDBs Logical databases are special ABAP programs that retrieve data and make it available to application programs. business users derive real benefit from them. You can use LDBs with Winshuttle QUERY only if the Winshuttle Function Module is installed on the SAP server you use. because they would otherwise rely on programming staff to generate reports from the system. For SAP query: Security will be applied only for output fields. For example if MARC-WERKS is present in Infoset/Query then its existence is checked in single table authorization table. There is difference between how it is handled for Infoset query and SAP query: For Infoset query: It does not depend whether you have selected a field as output or not. use QUERY. There is no other additional layer of security. Security handling The inbuilt logic for security inside the LDBs is respected by Winshuttle QUERY. To access SAP queries and Infosets which are already created in SAP. Security handling The inbuilt logic for security inside the LDBs is respected by QUERY. If it exists then data is filtered accordingly. SAP queries. There is no other additional layer of security. use Winshuttle QUERY. In particular. To access SAP queries and Infosets which are already created in SAP. It is not applied if a field is just a selection field. The table containing authorization objects for fields (see Authorizations (on page 111)) is used in securely extracting records for Infoset/SAP Queries.Introduction to LDBs Introduction: Infosets. Security is applied on Infoset/Query corresponding to the presence of table and field in authorization table. They are valuable tools for generating customized reports.
Logical Databases (LDBs) Logical databases are special ABAP programs that retrieve data and make it available to application programs. In addition. You can use Infosets and SAP queries only if it is enabled in Administrator options. 47 . such as cluster. such as Finance Accounting. You can use LDBs with QUERY only if the Winshuttle Function Module is installed on the SAP server you use. The most common use of logical databases is still to read data from database tables by linking them to executable ABAP programs. Unique icons to distinguish different table types.Selecting Data sources Your query starts with your selection of a data source in the properties dialog box. only one Infoset/SAP query can be added to the query builder area at a time. and transparent tables. Production Planning. You can access SAP queries and Infosets which are already created in SAP. With each data source that is available to QUERY. The tables display the following information: Functional area. using Winshuttle QUERY. The real benefit is for the business users who otherwise will have to rely on programming staff to generate reports from the system. you can use the three-step process to create a query. Human Resources. Infoset/SAP Queries SAP query and Infoset query are the end-user query reporting tools. A node for transaction codes which lists the tables used in common transactions. SAP and Custom Tables The Winshuttle Data Dictionary displays the most commonly used tables. No additional layer of security is required. and run query. pool. Joining of more than one Infoset/SAP query with tables is not supported. and also table views. These are very valuable tools in generating customized reports. Descriptive text to make it easier to identify the table. map it. Security handling The inbuilt logic for security inside the LDBs is respected by Winshuttle QUERY.
48 . For example. To open a query template On the Select pane. click Create Query using Winshuttle Templates. Open a query template. click New . it is checked in a single table authorization table. You have options for how you build a query. If it exists. see Authorizations (on page 111). Re-use saved queries. You are defining your query. if MARC-WERKS is present in Infoset/Query.qsq file) and define all the search criteria. Security is applied on Infoset/Query corresponding to the presence of table and field in authorization table. There is difference between how it is handled for Infoset query and SAP query. the data is filtered accordingly. For SAP query: Security is applied only to output fields. It is not applied to selection fields. To re-use an existing query On the QUERY welcome screen. including the following: Create a new query (.Winshuttle QUERY User Guide Security handling The table containing authorization objects for fields is used to securely extract records for Infoset/SAP Queries. For Infoset query: It does not depend whether you have selected a field as output or not. Starting a query The selecting stage is the first stage in the query builder process of QUERY. For more info. To start a new query On the QUERY welcome screen. click Open .
Synchronizing tables or the data dictionary If you have a local data dictionary or are a data dictionary administrator. and table views. right-click Winshuttle Data Dictionary. the tables are organized according to functional area.Synchronizing tables or the data dictionary Tables and the Winshuttle Data Dictionary Depending on the data source you choose while creating a query. pool. 49 . Tables appear in data dictionary in the following order: views. In the data dictionary. and cluster tables. click Synchronize. Sales and Distribution. Infosets or SAP queries. These items are found within the Winshuttle Data Dictionary. the building block of any Winshuttle QUERY could be tables. but the entire list of tables is sorted again when the Winshuttle Data Dictionary is revisited. On the shortcut menu. The names in the pane change from red to black when the files are synchronized. logical databases. When a new table is added to a category. transparent tables. or transparent tables. you must synchronize the tables. or logical databases. it is added at the bottom of the list. Centralized Data Dictionary The Winshuttle Data Dictionary can be available individually on each user's computer or as a single Centralized Data Dictionary that is made available to all users by the administrator. For tables. the icons distinguish cluster. pool tables. Human Resources. and infosets and SAP queries. and Production Planning. The Winshuttle Data Dictionary The Winshuttle Data Dictionary contains the most frequently used SAP tables. The tables are sorted alphabetically within each table category. such as Materials Management. when QUERY is first used and after each update to QUERY. To synchronize the data dictionary In the data dictionary pane. Tables that are relevant to specific transaction codes are organized under the Transaction Codes item.
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infoset. The names in the pane change from red to black when the files are synchronized. and then click Restore Master Data Dictionary. right-click the table. Restoring the data dictionary has the following effects: All the previously synchronized categories. Newly added categories and items are removed. or logical database In the data dictionary pane. To automatically synchronize a table. The Restore Master Data Dictionary item on the shortcut menu. On the shortcut menu. tables. Restoring the data dictionary to its original state You may want to restore the data dictionary to the state it was in when you first installed QUERY. or logical database. All search results and favorites are cleared. To restore the data dictionary to its original state Right-click in the Winshuttle Data Dictionary. infoset. click Synchronize.Restoring the data dictionary to its original state To synchronize an individual table. and logical databases are unsynchronized. 51 . SAP queries. infoset. or logical database Drag a table into the Query Builder area. infosets. The table synchronizes automatically.
you are notified of where it is located. One of the following messages appears: o o If the table is present in the Data Dictionary. and the click Add a table. the default can be changed by the QUERY administrator. Right-click the tcode node. Right-click a category or tcode node. you are notified that the table already exists. Type the name of the table. type the name of the code. To add individual tables to the Winshuttle Data Dictionary 1. Selecting tables directly If you know a table name. and then click Add a sub-category. You can move the table to the desired category. To add tcodes to the Winshuttle Data Dictionary 1. click Add table. 3. To add a table directly to the Winshuttle Data Dictionary Right-click on a category in the Winshuttle data dictionary. The selected tables appear in the query builder area and in the Search node. Click Winshuttle Data Dictionary or click a node. In the Transaction Code box. Click Add. 2.Winshuttle QUERY User Guide Adding tables and transaction codes to the Winshuttle Data Dictionary You can add individual tables and transaction codes (tcodes) to the data dictionary for the SAP Data Dictionary. Custom tables are user defined tables that usually start with the letters Y or Z. see Admin options (see "Administrator options" on page 113). select the category where you would like to add the table. 2. However. you can add a table directly to the data dictionary. 2. Type the name of the sub-category. To add a sub-category 1. Click Add. NOTE: By default you are limited to four tables in the query builder. including custom tables. From the list. For more information. Click Add. 3. You can then move the table to any category you like in the Winshuttle Data Dictionary pane. On the shortcut menu. and then type the name of the table. 52 . and then click Add Transaction Code. If the table is present in the current category.
53 . the table is added to the current category. click Locate Table in Data Dictionary. On the shortcut menu. A table highlighted in the data dictionary. Right-click in the table.Locating a table in the Winshuttle Data Dictionary after you have added it to the query builder o o If the table is not in the Data Dictionary but is in the SAP data dictionary. Locating a table in the Winshuttle Data Dictionary after you have added it to the query builder To locate a table in the Winshuttle Data Dictionary after you have added it to the query builder 1. 3. an error message appears. If the table name does not exist. The table is highlighted in blue in the data dictionary. 2.
In the data dictionary pane. or right-click an existing category to add a new category to a functional area. 2. 54 . In the Add Category dialog box. In the data dictionary. To add a table to the Favorites heading 1. Zooming in on tables and the query builder To see details in fields and table joins when multiple tables are present in the query builder. right-click Winshuttle Library to add a category to the data dictionary. On the shortcut menu. click Add to Favorites. which are not written to the database. In the shortcut menu. 3. 2. The new category appears as the last item in the list. In the shortcut menu. click Remove from Favorites. you can add them to the Favorites heading in the data dictionary. To delete a category Right-click the category. and then click Add. click Remove category. all the subordinate categories and tables will also be deleted. you can assign favorites. right-click on the table name. click Rename category. With a Centralized Data Dictionary. To rename a category Right-click the category. On the shortcut menu. Warning: If you delete a category. Favorite tables If you use tables frequently. type a name for the category. right-click on the table name. In the shortcut menu. use the zoom feature. click Add Category.Winshuttle QUERY User Guide Custom categories To add custom categories to the data dictionary 1. 2. To remove a table from the Favorites heading 1. In the data dictionary.
click Zoom In on Table. Right-click the table.Zooming in on tables and the query builder Zooming in on the query builder To zoom in In the query builder toolbar. click Full Screen . 55 . 3. To zoom out In the query builder toolbar. The query builder tool bar. you must zoom in. such as the field length and field type. 2. On the shortcut menu. To zoom in or out of a table 1. You can make additional field selections or clear field selections in this window. click the icon to toggle back to normal view. Zooming in or out of a table To see details about the fields in a table. The details for the fields for that table appear in an easy-to-read window.
Select user group. Standard query area: Infosets/queries in the standard area are client-specific. Data dictionary organization for infosets and queries The data dictionary for infosets and queries had two main areas. The most common use of logical databases is still to read data from database tables by linking them to executable ABAP programs. if you created a standard query on a production client. Using logical databases in QUERY You can use logical databases with Winshuttle QUERY only if the Winshuttle Function Module is installed on the SAP server you use. Note: Fields from two nodes which are at same level in hierarchy cannot be selected. For 56 . the Standard area and the Global area. no list of SAP queries is available in the data dictionary. and click the query you want from the list. For example. This will assist you in selecting relevant output fields. These are based on the Query Areas defined in SAP. Logical databases Logical databases are special ABAP programs that retrieve data and make it available to application programs. the query exists only on that client. Adding items to and searching for items in query builder To build a query.Winshuttle QUERY User Guide Adding SAP Queries to the Winshuttle Data Dictionary Unlike for Infosets and tables. you must first add items to the query builder area. which means they are available only within the client in which they were created. To add an SAP query to the data dictionary -or- Right-click Queries and click Add Query. The query builder area is divided into three areas: LDB structure view: The hierarchy of logical database nodes and the parent child relationship is shown in this view. Global query area: Infosets/queries in the global area can be used on any client.
Logical databases example. You also have an option to Select/Deselect All Fields on right click of mouse. LDB Node View: Lists the logical database node details like name. and table details. description. and you try to select fields from DIPLKO (Task list header). if five fields are selected in the node DIAUFK (PM order). Logical database structure in the query builder There are two views to logical databases: 57 . Criteria pane: Similar to tables. the action will fail. infosets and SAP queries criteria pane is also available for LDBs where you can go set desired criteria. You can search for required fields using the search bar. To add a logical database to the query builder Drag and drop the logical database into the query builder.
LDB Node View: Includes LDB node details like name. pool. Unique icons to distinguish different table types. Descriptive text to make it easier to identify the table. and also table views. such as Finance Accounting. Use the Search field to search for required fields. The tables display the following information: Functional area. and you select two fields in the node DIAUFK. Using the previous image as an example. description. and table details. Production Planning. and transparent tables. such as cluster. The main query builder area is empty on the right. Note: Fields from two nodes which are at same level in hierarchy cannot be selected. 58 . Tables: what tables look like The Winshuttle Data Dictionary displays the most commonly used tables. right-click in screen. if five fields are selected in the node DIPLKO. Human Resources. The data dictionary is on the left.Winshuttle QUERY User Guide LDB structure view: The hierarchy of logical database nodes and the parent child relationship is shown in this view. A node for transaction codes which lists the tables used in common transactions. To select and deselect all fields. To add tables to the query builder area Drag and drop the selected table from the data dictionary to the query builder area. an error will occur.
if you know the field name or know the kind of information you want. four appear in the query builder area. Note: AND expression and IN operator are not available for Infosets/Queries. These selection fields have been set during the creation of Infosets on your SAP server. For each of the fields even the table name is seen. Refer the figure below. A list of tables that contain such fields is returned. However. Infosets/SAP queries You can use only one Infoset/SAP query to the query builder area at a time. you can search for the table. You can change the specifics of the criteria. Note: You cannot deselect the default selection fields for criteria in an Infoset. For example. For Infoset query you can chose any field as output field and they get listed in the criteria pane. In addition. Searching data dictionaries for sources 59 . and the remaining six are highlighted in the data dictionary. but are permitted to add only four. Joining of more than one Infoset/SAP query with tables is not supported. you can search by using the field name or description.Searching data dictionaries for sources If you cannot find the table you want by looking in the data dictionary. You can now set criteria on it. if you try to add more tables to the query builder area than are permitted by your administrator. After adding the Infoset/SAP query into query builder area all the underlying fields in the query are seen in one single table. Limits on tables that can be added For tables. if you select 10 tables. For SAP query you cannot select or deselect any field for output or criteria. For more details on usage of criteria pane please refer to the section .Using criteria to define fields. the maximum number of tables is added to the query builder area and the remaining number are highlighted under their node in the data dictionary or under the Search node. you can modify the criteria.
click Search in SAP Data Dictionary. or a description of the field you want. Click Search in Winshuttle Library. click Search in Data Dictionary . To add the selected items to the data dictionary. field name. 3. a description of the item you want. 4. 4. All tables that contain the string you searched for are listed. Select the items you want. At the bottom of the Winshuttle Data Dictionary. The selected items appear in the query builder area. If you cannot find the item in the Winshuttle Data Dictionary. The items appear in the query builder. 5. 2. 60 . If the found tables are in the data dictionary. You can use wildcards to narrow your search. with options common to all sources To search for a data source 1. and then try again. In the Search in Winshuttle Data Dictionary dialog box. enter a item name.Winshuttle QUERY User Guide The Search in Winshuttle Data Dictionary dialog box. and you can apply case sensitivity to the search. they are highlighted in the nodes that they belong to. The table is added to data dictionary and to the query builder. click Add a Table to the Data Dictionary. and are also added to the Search Results node in the Winshuttle Data Dictionary pane if they are not already in the data dictionary.
For all other setups. The tables must contain the same field name. the application creates automatic joins between the primary key and the index key. they must be joined. you can create and remove joins if the administrator grants permission to do so. and views. relationships. To create a join between two tables Drag a field from one table and drop it into the other. called the check table. the query will not run. and are of the same data type and field size. For more information. index keys are not joined automatically. NOTE: If primary keys are linked. A primary key join is possible when the primary keys in the tables have the same field name. only single-table downloads are possible. field size. if a primary key link or a check table link exists between the tables. or joins. The primary is indicated by a key icon . 61 . you can join cluster and pool tables. In addition to creating joins on regular tables. Indexes are indicated by a blue inverted key. You can also join a table to itself. All downloads from joined tables are by an inner join--all matching records are downloaded. Default joining of Primary and Index Keys If a primary key and index key have matching data fields. Important: If you use multiple tables. see Admin options (see "Administrator options" on page 113). and be of the same data type. are created automatically when multiple tables are added to the query builder area. One table assigns some of its fields to be the primary keys of another table. If the tables that you query are not joined. The administrator must grant permission for all joins. In QUERY. User-created joins In QUERY. Primary key links and check table links A check table link exists when two tables are linked by foreign key fields. NOTE: Automatic and user-created joins appear only on SAP systems where the function module is installed.User-created joins Creating joins between tables Relationships between tables increase the power of queries.
3. this does not affect the function of the joins. All downloads from joined tables are by an inner join--all matching records are downloaded. Note that outer joins can degrade performance. For example. the joining arrow may not appear accurately. drag a field from the table or alias and drop it onto the alias or table. In case two tables are added with left outer joins. its alias will have the name MARA1.Winshuttle QUERY User Guide To join a table to itself 1. if the table is MARA. 2. However. To create the join. This would allow data to be returned from one table even there are no matching records in the second table. Left Outer Joins You can create left outer joins in the QUERY builder. Double-click the table twice to add the table and its alias to query builder area. Recognizing left outer joins You can recognize a left outer join in QUERY by the join line with an arrow pointing to the left table. 62 .
In the shortcut menu. To remove or convert an outer join 1. Right-click the left join. 2. click Remove or click Convert to outer join. and then click Remove. 3. no other type of join is allowed across any of their fields. The following conditions are applicable for "Possible Joins" when a left join exists: o o o All entries conform to left join conditions. Joining of more than one Infoset/SAP query with tables is not supported. Maximum of 25 tables can be joined that can include inner and left outer joins. On the shortcut menu. Any query with left outer join altered in previous version of QUERY may not generate accurate results. Only two tables can have left outer join between them in a query. For left outer join between two tables. The table on right of a left outer join cannot be a right table of any other join. Joining with infosets and SAP queries You can use only one Infoset/SAP query on query builder area at a time. Selecting some joins in the grid may disable other joins because of left outer join limitations. Conditions for creating left outer joins From the outer joins only left outer join is supported.Joining with infosets and SAP queries To convert to left outer joins 1. To delete a join Right-click the join line that you want to delete. right-click on the joining link between the tables. Running a query with a left outer join on a version of Winshuttle Function Module with a version earlier than 10. Any field in the right table that has a left outer join cannot be used as selection. In QUERY builder.2 displays an information message to abort the run. click Convert to left outer Join. 63 . A warning messages displays stating that converting to left outer join may degrade the performance. 2.
you can change the selection type to Fixed from Run time. For example. You can now set criteria on it.Winshuttle QUERY User Guide Selecting fields Selecting the specific fields that can provide answers to your questions reduces response time and unnecessary records. Infosets and SAP Queries After adding the Infoset/SAP query into query builder area all the underlying fields in the query are seen in one single table. In the WHERE clause builder. Selection fields are the fields on which the criteria is set. change the Where Clause details. or make the criteria mandatory. For each of the fields even the table name is seen. For SAP queries. Click Preview run to test the designed query. Click Number of entries to know how many records are extracted. change the Where Clause details. only those logical operators are available that are applicable to the selected field. FROM and TO) as input. if there is a field on the selection screen of an logical database which requires a range of values (such as. Note: AND expression and IN operator are not available for Infosets and SAP queries. select the output fields. Fields represent specific data elements in databases. You cannot deselect any of the existing selection fields or add new selection fields. you can modify the criteria. The selected output fields appear in the criteria pane. the BETWEEN operator will be available for this field in QUERY. However. However. and make the criteria mandatory. 64 . you can change the selection type to Fixed from Runtime. Note: AND expression is not available for logical databases on Where clause builder. Logical Databases Once the logical database is added to query builder area. For Infoset query you can chose any field as output field and they get listed in the criteria pane. Note: You cannot deselect the default selection fields for criteria in an Infoset. You can use only what is already set inside the logical database you want to use. For more details on using the criteria pane. you cannot select or deselect any output or criteria fields. For example. you can modify the criteria. For example. These selection fields have been set during the creation of Infosets on your SAP server. see "Using criteria to define fields".
and then select one of the following sort or search options on the shortcut menu. With the Begins with setting selected. the letter v was entered as the search field. Sort by ascending or descending order. Default sorting. but with primary keys at the top. buttons on selection screen Logical databases with Dynamic node Any logical databse which has any additional screen. o A table after you zoom in. o Sort by name. 65 . To find fields in a specific table Right-click the table. o o o o Sort by description. By default. such as a pop up. By field name. primary key fields and index fields are listed at the top according to name and description. Sort by selection. Fields that are primary keys are represented by a key icon and index fields are represented by an inverted key icon . Click Number of entries to know how many records are extracted. Note: The following items are not supported in the current version of QUERY. PNPCE) A table can contain from a few fields to hundreds. Sort by ascending or descending order. list boxes. Select when you are sorting on search fields to search first on field description and then on field name. Begins with. Radio buttons.Complex data object A – Typed nodes (ANY) at runtime (such as PNP. It returned two fields whose names and description begin with a "v". which comes after the selection screen LDBs Node Types are not supported: C . QUERY also offers other means for you to easily find fields in a table.Logical Databases Tables Click Preview run to test the designed query. This option displays your selections at the top of the tables and is useful when you want to create joins between two tables that contain many fields. You can search for fields by using a whole name or use the Begin with setting to search by using the first letters of a name. The Fields Selection windows shows field names and descriptions. Zoom In on Table.
66 .Winshuttle QUERY User Guide To select fields for output Select the check box next to the field you want to add. A selected fields in the G/L Account Master table.
Select the source for the lookup values. Fields in the criteria pane Column name Details Select this if you want the field to be displayed in the result set. SAP Optional. to launch the Where clause builder and Output Selection Field description Technical name Selection type Where clause Required Select this option to make it mandatory to enter criteria during run time. you specify how the fields you have chosen are processed in the query. Using this option you can choose either to predefine the criteria or set it during run time. Click the ellipses set the criteria. Field size SAP type The length of the field in bytes. If you clear the check box.Using criteria to define fields To select all fields Right-click the table. you can still use it to build a Where clause and use it to filter data. You also specify criteria that further define the query on the selected fields. Select this if you want to set criteria on a field. List. Field name is displayed here. 67 . and then click Deselect all selected fields on the shortcut menu. Lookup type SAP only. The expression table name. To deselect all selected fields Right-click the table. Shows the SAP field description. The data type of the field in SAP table. Either look for values in SAP or manually enter any value. Select the values from the list SAP provides. Using criteria to define fields In the Criteria form. Select values from the customized list created by the query designer. and then click Select all fields on the shortcut menu. You can edit it and enter your own custom description.
You can change these default values as per your requirements. 2. 4. The default values for the other columns will appear as explained below Column name Selection type Required Lookup type Default value Runtime None SAP optional 3. the Where clause builder launches as seen in the figure below 68 .Winshuttle QUERY User Guide To add criteria for a field 1. Click Selection for a field on which you want to set the criteria. If you chose the Selection type as fixed.
only those logical operators are available that apply to the selected field. Field Description. If you want to make criteria on any field as mandatory. Selection. The power of WHERE clauses Use WHERE clauses to limit extractions and thus reduce download time. If no WHERE clause is specified. click Required. and Technical Names. 7. and then click Clear Criteria. Click Show Preview to see sample run of the designed query. all records will be returned. 6. Set the lookup type. You can build as many WHERE clauses as you need. With the WHERE clause builder. 69 . right-click. To clear criteria Click the criteria that you want to remove.Using criteria to define fields 5. you can use AND and OR operators between clauses. To sort criteria You can sort criteria on the following columns in the criteria pane: Output. Where clauses are especially useful in multi-table queries. In addition.
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The Like operator and wildcards
Fields in the WHERE clause builder
Field name Automatically generated, this indicates the table name and the selected field name. QUERY displays the type of field, whether a string, double-byte, date or time data type. QUERY displays the size of the selected field in bytes. Specify whether you want the inverse (NOT) of the specified operator. The available operators change according the field that is selected. Operators include =, <, >, <=, >=, <>, Like, Between, In, Is Null, Is not Null Type a condition to define the search, or press F4 to see a list of SAP values that are allowed for that field. Use AND or OR to apply more than one condition.
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Field size NOT operator Operator
OR and And expression
To specify conditions in a WHERE clause 1. Specify an operator or the NOT operator. 2. Do one of the following:
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Specify a condition. Click inside the Condition box, and then click Select SAP values (F4) to choose a value from SAP. Add the list of condition values to a text or Excel file and use Select file constants to indicate the file path. Use the Enter values option to enter multiple condition values.
3. To apply another condition, click OR or AND, and then repeat steps 1 and 2.
The Like operator and wildcards
The like operator has unique behavior in QUERY. You can apply wildcards to fine-tune your query.
Single underscore or question mark
a_ or a? returns records for values like a1, a2, and ab, but not a12 or abcd. You can use any number of underscores the number of characters you want to match.
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a% or a* returns all values that start with "a", followed by any number of characters. For example, it matches a1, a2, ab, a12, and abcd.
Select Date Constants/Values
With the Select Constant/Variables option, perform date math, such as Today-120. You can also select the date from the calendar displayed or chose an SAP initialized date. Date values for criteria must always be specified in the correct date format as selected in Tools > Options > SAP Defaults.
The Enter Values of Run Time Variables dialog box, which appears when you select constants and variables.
Select SAP Values (F4)
To add SAP values to the criteria builder 1. To add values appropriate to a field in your criteria builder, click Select SAP Values or press F4. 2. Click a value, and then click the Check Mark. The value appears in the Condition box.
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which appears when you click the SAP Values button. If the SAP GUI is not installed on your computer.The Like operator and wildcards 3. Maximum number of values that can be scanned are 5000. Adding run time values When you include run time variables as criteria values. The dialog boxes for the Select File option. specify the number you want to scan in the No. only the values (without their description) are displayed. it is mandatory to add values at run time. 73 . of Records box. or if the field selected in the table has no associated description in SAP. By default. The SAP values dialog box. To see more records. If you use the IN operator in the criteria you can select either a text or an Excel file to contain a list of values that are read in when the query is previewed or run. the first 100 records are scanned and relevant values are displayed. the values must be added at run time. If the criteria was set as "Required".
to Show Preview Click the Show Preview button to see the kind of records that the query you have built will return.Winshuttle QUERY User Guide Number of entries This feature is available for single table and multiple table queries. By default. 100 records are returned. The Preview Run dialog box which displays an example of the kinds of records that will be returned by your query. Show query Click the Show query button to see the SQL expression that is created by the query. Click Number of Entries see the number of records that the selected criteria will return. 74 .
Best practices for query names Saving a query When you have finished creating your query. tables. and date. You can also save a query from the File menu. For example. Best practices for query names A good practice for naming query files is to follow this convention: functional area. for an asset master. QUERY prompts you to save the query. a query file name would look like this: asset_master_ANLA_111208 75 .
you map the fields of your query to the columns of your output file. The Mapping screen appears. Drag fields down from the form to the file preview area in the order you want. The result file preview The result file preview consists of columns or rows into which you drag fields. string. including the query field form and the empty preview of the results file. With this form. QUERY provides easy drag-and-drop editing of fields. date or time Number of characters in the field contents The letter of the output column to which a field is mapped. No SAP field name Expression SAP Field Description Field Type Field Size Row ID or sequence of fields for output SAP name. To change query mapping In the Mapping pane. Available for Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access Mapped to Column .Mapping In the mapping stage of the query process. From the Map pane. click Update query mapping. decimal. usually a German acronym or abbreviation The table name and field name A description in English of the contents of the field Byte. 2. Mapping fields manually To map fields manually 1. Each column header corresponds to a field. click Update mapping. integer. you can see how your output file will look. The query field form S.
To map fields to Access tables 1. Click Add Log Column (optional) log data can be written.Winshuttle QUERY User Guide Fields that apply only to Excel Excel Expression Expression evaluation cell Transform original mapping Expression evaluation description The excel formula you want to apply on corresponding field The cell which will be used for interim calculations of excel formula Option to overwrite the original data with transformed data Relevant header description for the evaluation cell Mapping headers To map fields to Excel column headers Drag each selected field and drop it under a column header in the output file. Drag each selected field and drop it under a column header in the output file. To change the name of the table. No preview file exists for text files. . right-click the field. Click Update Mapping on the Mapping pane. This feature is available only when the destination type is Excel. and you cannot preview results. you can transform data before downloading it. Transforming data before the download 78 By using Excel formulae during mapping stage. right-click the Table tab To map fields to text files . To modify fields in an Access table to add a column into which the SAP To change the name of a field. 2. and then click Rename.
To choose to overwrite the original data with transformed data. In the example below. In this example. select Transform Original Mapping. In the example mentioned in step 2. click Validate . This cell will be used to evaluate the excel expression and place the transformed data. the transformed data will be written into the column H starting from cell H2. a formula is entered for the field GROSS WEIGHT. To validate the Excel formula. This formula will be applied to GROSS weight values that start from cell G2 and resultant value will be stored in column H from cell H2 onwards till the last record extracted. This information is not mandatory. and then enter the Excel formula. find the Excel Expression column.Mapping fields manually For the field whose output you want to transform. Note that the validate option is supported only for formulae that are entered in English. you can extract the transformed data. It is mandatory to enter this information. In the example below. the formula is applied to MATERIAL NUMBER and the transformed value is written back in column A. The cell H2 is mentioned in the expression Evaluation Cell (refer to step 4 below) Enter the appropriate Excel cell value in the Expression Evaluation cell. You may also choose to give relevant header description for the evaluation cell in the column Expression Evaluation Description. To open an existing result file 79 . After you save the changes and run the query. column I is used only for interim calculations and will be deleted after the calculations are finished.
ensure that Write header information on result file is selected on the Advanced Run Options pane. 80 . The current query file is exported to the template you select. Or. To embed a query file in an Excel spreadsheet 1. 2. The number of levels of undo is unlimited. 3. Then you can send the Excel worksheet that contains the query file to business users. browse to an existing file to save the new mapping instructions.xls for a file or . For more information. To undo mapping Press CTRL + Z. On the Export to Template dialog box. Embedding a query file in an Excel worksheet From the Run pane. Click Publish query file to embed the query file in an Excel file or template. To add headers to an existing result file.xltx for an Excel template. you can embed the active query file in an Excel file or template. type the file path to the Excel you want to use. Mapping to an existing file does not change the headers in the file. The file extension is . Click Open . Undo mapping After selecting a particular destination type user can undo any step performed in mapping. Type the file name you want to save the file under. see Advanced Run Options (on page 96). You can also click the folder icon on the right to browse to the query files folder. The Publish query File dialog box appears. Enter a short description of the purpose or use of the file. and then select the Excel file you want. To save a file Click Save to save the mapping instructions to an Excel file. 3. 2.Winshuttle QUERY User Guide 1.
To view the QUERY add-in in Microsoft Office Excel 2007 Click the Winshuttle tab . Start Row A required setting. If TRANSACTION is also installed on your computer along with QUERY. However. The file details appear automatically. at run time they can be changed. When QUERY is installed. The setting is not saved after run time in the Excel sheet or in the published query file. If no value is entered. you can use the QUERY addin to query the data. QUERY add-in settings The default values for run settings are the same as in the query file. and upload data back to SAP using TRANSACTION. You can use the QUERY add-in to run existing queries or update the mapping of existing queries. the QUERY add-in is automatically installed in Excel. the start row is 2. If left blank. A query can be run from Excel if it is published to any Excel file or template from QUERY client. and then click the QUERY add-in. edit it. Select a file to see its details. the log message is written to the first cell of the last column Extract all records Select this option if all records are to be extracted 81 . Published query files Lists all queries that are published in the Excel file. You cannot type in the file path. Select query file Available only if no published file exists in the Excel file. but not to edit or create them.QUERY add-in settings Using the add-in for Excel QUERY provides an add-in for Excel called the QUERY add-in. Click Browse and select the query file to open. To view the QUERY add-in in Microsoft Excel 2003 Click the QUERY add-in. Log Column or Cell Type the Excel column where the log message has to be returned.
Select the query file or published file you want to run. Run reason Enter a reason for the run. Enter the details in the run settings. This gets disabled if Extract all records option is selected. It can also be used to log off from the currently logged in system. 82 . 2. This is a required field. Write Header Adds or removes the column header to the output file. the value is set to 1000000. If you do not specify a value. Click Run to execute the query. each cell can accommodate 8192 characters and in Excel 2003 each cell can accommodate 1024 characters. If a long text field that was used in the query contains characters that exceed these limits. In Excel 2007. 3. Run Click Run to execute the query and download the records. Running queries from the QUERY add-in for Excel To run a query in Excel 1. The records are downloaded to the Excel sheet. of records to extract Enter the required number of records to be extracted. Number of Entries Click on this to get the number of records that will be extracted using this query. the field must be trimmed to ensure a successful download. This is a run time setting and is not saved in the Excel sheet or in the published query file.Winshuttle QUERY User Guide No. Status bar This bar provides the logon information.
but is not saved in the Excel file or in the query file. Click Run to run the . To open QUERY. click Change mapping. 2. 6. 4.TxR file. Select an existing . and upload query results from an Excel sheet 1. edit it. The changes are uploaded to SAP. Click Run to execute the query. The new mapping is reflected only for this run. click QUERY add-in in Excel 2007 or in Excel 2003. Select the published query file you want to run. 7. 5.TxR file that was created in the same file or template. The records are downloaded to the Excel sheet. Make the necessary modifications in the downloaded records. Edit the run settings. 8. 3.Using the QUERY add-in for Excel with TRANSACTION Using the QUERY add-in for Excel with TRANSACTION You can use QUERY add-in and TRANSACTION add-in together in Excel. To change the column mapping. Enter the details in the run settings. 83 . To download data.
It is recommended that you first do a test run with a few hundred records.Running the query Running With QUERY. The Run pane with an Excel file open. Once you are satisfied with the test run. you can proceed with your query. . QUERY can send e-mail notification or an attached copy of the results file when the run finishes. you can run a query manually or you can perform unattended data downloads by scheduling runs for off-peak hours to reduce system resource load. For unattended data downloads. if you provide an e-mail address. Before you run a large query.
The character used to separate the values in each header row. of records to extract is set to '0'. &. *. %. Must be enabled by the administrator. *. $. 86 . The default is the file or database that you saved during the mapping step. Access. Table (Excel. Select from |. the query will not run. QUERY returns all records (if allowed by the administrator) or the maximum number of records that you can download.Winshuttle QUERY User Guide The Run pane contains the following options: Select Result file or database Sheet.. No. _.. (Available only for Excel files. . Select from |. If you specify a number that exceeds the maximum limit.. The character used to separate the values of each row of data. _. you can specify another sheet or table. and TAB. However.) Specify the column and cell or column in which SAP log information is written. Specify how many records should be extracted. You can then change the table to which data will be downloaded. @. Click Reconnect and Refresh to display a list of all tables in the system. &. %. Select this check box if you do not know how many records are available for the download. and TAB. . which is set by the administrator. This information appears automatically. '. @. For Excel files.. and SQL databases only) Reconnect and Refresh (SQL database tables only) Record delimiter (text files only) Header delimiter (text files only) Start row Log Column/Cell (Excel files) and Log Column (Access and SQL files) Extract all records check box Specify a result file or database. click Run. $. #. To run a query In the Run pane. the file opens and the results are displayed. '. Select Run now or Run later to specify an unattended run. . The sheet or table to which the data is sent. #. . The default is the sheet or table that you specified during the mapping step. If '0' is specified. of records to extract Run reason Run options Add a comment about why the query was run. The Extract all records setting overrides this setting. Selecting this check box has the same effect as if No. The default is 1 million records. Specify the row wherein you want QUERY to begin adding records.
The Criteria Values File dialog box with the Text File option selected. the field must be trimmed to ensure a successful download. If values were set as "Required" when the criteria were set. If you have included variables run time variables as criteria values. If a long text field that was used in the query contains characters that exceed these limits.Adding run time values In Excel 2007. it is mandatory to provide inputs. you can select an Excel or a text file. If you used the IN operator. each cell can accommodate 8192 characters and in Excel 2003 each cell can accommodate 1024 characters. 87 . Adding run time values If you have included variables as criteria values. at run time you need to add other values or add the name of the file that contains the values input them. at run time you need to add other values or add the name of the file that contains the values.
To complete the Schedule Run Wizard Do one of the following: o Click Capture SAP details to automatically retrieve the information that is selected on the SAP Logon dialog box. type the message server host information. With single sign on. Clicking Capture is the easiest and most error-free method for adding logon details to the scheduler. Specify the system number. Select this check box to enable single sign on. you can schedule unattended queries. Select this check box to update logon group information. To schedule a run Under Run options. Scheduling a run With QUERY.Winshuttle QUERY User Guide For an Excel file. The Schedule Run wizard appears. SAP System Name Application Server Host System number Use Logon Group Logon Group Specify the SAP system name Enter the host name. -orType in the required information in the fields. Follow the steps to schedule a query run. type the auto logon group information. If available. specify the following required settings: Sheet Name Column Name Start Row End Row For a text file. o Message Server Host Use SSO1 88 . you need only specify the path for the file that contains the values. You are prompted to save the query. and then click Run. If available. click Run later.
Scheduling a run
the SAP system uses the Windows credentials (user name and password) for each user. Partner Client User name Password Specify this connection parameter if you select single sign on. Enter the client number. Specify the user name. Specify the SAP password for the user. Specify the language that the system should use. If available, specify the enterprise portal URL. Type the e-mail address for the person who you want to receive notification by e-mail message when the scheduled run is completed. You can specify multiple e-mail addresses that are separated by semicolon. Select to attach the results file to the e-mail message. If the query is to be run from the command line, select Run on console.
E-mail notification
Attach data file to the mail
Run on console
Click Test to confirm that your logon information works. Click Next. On page 2, for Excel, text files and for Access tables, select one: Once: Schedules a one-time run. If you select Once, you can set the Run on date. Daily: Schedules a daily run. Weekly: Schedules a weekly run. If you select Schedule Weekly, enter the weekly frequency. You can also specify the day of the week for the run. (The Weekly setting is not available for SQL Server.) Monthly: Schedules a monthly run. If you select Schedule Monthly, enter either the date each month for the run or the ordinal date. You also mark the months for the run. Run as If you want the task to run even if you are not 89
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logged on, enter your Windows user name. Start Time Password Select the time of day when the scheduled task is to take place. Enter the password the user provides to log onto Windows. When selected, the user must be logged on for the scheduled task to be completed.
Run only if logged on -or-
If you are running a SQL Server table, specify your authentication selection:
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Authentication: Select SQL Server Authentication or Windows Authentication Windows Username: If you selected Windows Authentication, your Windows username and password should be applied automatically. SQL Server Username: If you selected SQL server authentication, type your SQL Server username and password. Winshuttle SERVER for QUERY Address: Add the IP address:Port for the server you want to run the query on. To complete the scheduler settings, click Next to go to page 3. See the instructions for Excel files to complete the scheduling options.
The Scheduler pane
In the Scheduler pane you can manage all your scheduled queries. View the query name, the name of the output (data) file, the time when the run is scheduled, the last date and time when the query was run, the next time the query is scheduled to run, and the e-mail address of the person who will receive notification that the query has run. You can also set the schedule for queries. To open the Scheduler pane
On the Tools tab
, click Scheduler
To edit a schedule
Click Edit
to open the Schedule Run Wizard to edit options.
To remove a query from the schedule queue
Click Delete
Using saved queries
To schedule a run from the Scheduler pane
Click Schedule a run
. The Schedule Run Wizard opens.
Using saved queries
You can use saved queries by going to the Query Manager. For more information, see Managing query files (on page 103).
xls" -rdt"Sheet1" -nrc"1000" -srw"10" -alf" C\Test\Testquery.alf" As a console application "C:\Program Files\Winshuttle\RUNNER for QUERY \xSHUTTLEcom.qsq" -rfn"C:\ Test\Testquery. Use querySHUTTLE.exe. ensure that there is a single space between the QUERY executable path and the query file path. Use querySHUTTLEcom. For Open (program screens appear) "C:\Program Files\Winshuttle\RUNNER for QUERY\xSHUTTLE.Running QUERY from the command line QUERY can be used from command prompt in two ways.xls" -rdt"Sheet1" -nrc"1000" -srw"10" -alf" C\Test\Testquery.qsq" -rfn"C:\ Test\Testquery.alf" QUERY commands All commands that run at the command prompt take precedence over the same commands that are already contained in the query file. QUERY overwrites the existing query file commands in memory with the commands passed from the command line. NOTE: It is recommended that you first test these commands in a non-production system with a limited number of transactions before deploying the query script.exe" -opn" C:\ Test\Testquery.qsq" 93 -run Run .qsq" -rfn"C:\ Test\Testquery.alf" For Run (program screens appear) "C:\Program Files\Winshuttle\RUNNER for QUERY\xSHUTTLE.exe" -run"C:\ Test\Testquery. Token Description Example -opn"C:\ Test\Testquery. In addition.exe NOTE: You must enclose the name of the QUERY executable and the full path in double quotation marks.exe" -run"C:\ Test\Testquery. Run QUERY as a console application so that program screens do not appear.xls" -rdt"Sheet1" -nrc"1000" -srw"10" -alf" C\Test\Testquery. Run QUERY so that programs screens appear.qsq" -opn Open This token can only be used with queryShuttle.exe -run"C:\ Test\Testquery.
qsq" -rfn"C:\ Test\Testquery.Winshuttle QUERY User Guide -rfn ResultFileName Result destination for Excel sheet name.slf" -spw -spw -log -log"F" Not applicable for XML and TEXT destinations. Start row . For Open (program screen appears) "C:\Program Files\Winshuttle\query\querySHUTTLE. For suppressing production server warning Log column -slf -slf"c:\ Test\Testquery.exe" -opn"C:\ Test\Testquery.com. table name for Access and SQL Server.Fieldname#variablename#'variabl evalue'" -eml"firstname.lastname@example.com" -run"C:\ Test\Testquery.alf" For Run (program screen appears) "C:\Program Files\Winshuttle\query\ querySHUTTLE.com" -arf -rtv -eml -arf -nrc -nrc"1000" -alf ALF File Path/Connection -alf"C:\Test\TestALF.alf" String Specify SQL logon file (slf) in case query mapped to SQL result destination.in case of excel only Run-time variables E-mail Addresses Attaching result file with mail Number of records to be extracted -rfn"C:\ Test\Testquery.qsq" -rfn"C:\ Test\Testquery.xls" -rdt"Sheet1" -nrc"1000" -srw"10" -alf" C\Test\Testquery.xls" -rdt"Sheet1" -nrc"1000" -srw"10" -alf" C\Test\Testquery.xls" -rdt"Sheet1" -nrc"1000" -srw"10" -alf" C\Test\Testquery.qsq" -rfn"C:\ Test\Testquery. email@example.com " -run"C:\ Test\Testquery.alf" For Run (As a console application) "C:\Program Files\Winshuttle\query\querySHUTTLEcom.alf" 94 .xls" -rdt -rdt"Sheet1" -srw -srw"10" -rtv"Tablename.
txt~TableName. Parameter Format is as follows: "TableName. which can be Saved by entering correct SQL Logon details (Windows / SQL authentication) when saving a table to SQL server. they should be separated by a "~". the SQL Logon details need to specified in the form of a SQL Logon File i.xlsx*Sheet name*Column name*Start row*End Row~TableName. | The upbar/pipe symbol is used to separate variable values in which between and in are used.FieldName#Value1#Value2" Note: If End Row will be given as 0 then the last value considered will be one having 5 empty rows after it.FieldName#Value1#Value2|Value3#Value4|Value5|Value6~TableName. the first field name has four run-time variables in which between and in variable values are separated by the upbar |.FieldName#Value1#Value2|Value3#Value4|Value5|Value6~TableName.FieldName#Value1#Value2|Value3#c:\testvalue.slf" For Attaching Result File in e-mail message (Not for SQL Result Destination) -arf For Suppressing Production Server Warning -spw Run-time variables If you added run-time variables to your query. ~ The Tilde symbol is used for separation between run-time variables. you can call them when you run the query from the command prompt.e. "TableName.) Here is the example of file variables. Variables take the following form: -rtv"TableName.FieldName#Value1#Value2|Value3#Value4|Value5|Value6" # The hash symbol is used for separation between run-time variables values.FieldName#Value1#Value2|Value3#c:\testvalue.Running QUERY from the command line For SQL Result Destination In case of SQL destination. SLF . -slf "c:\ Test\Testquery. For txt file: "TableName. The hash symbol # is used for separation between run-time variables value.FieldName# Value1#Value2" (For example.FieldName#Valu e1#Value2" For Excel file: "TableName. in same sequence as they are defined in Query Where Clause Builder screen.FieldName# Value1#Value2" 95 Values should be . Tilde (~) example: If more than one run-time fields are present in the query.
see SAP Defaults. Close application after running: Select this option to close QUERY after a query runs. When the throttling algorithm is applied. If the variable is added on an optional field (not mandatory) then user may skip the variable value at run time. raw data is 1234567. however. or Byte) then the Value must be the raw data. Double. Leaving the value as BLANK or not specifying the field name at all at run time fetches ALL records for the field.(e. for single table queries. the path of the file must not contain "#" and "~". Int32. If variable is applied for String field type then no format is required. Adaptive query throttling is not available for logical databases or for infosets and SAP queries. With the data chunk value set. For more information. such as total field length and number of records to extract. click the horizontal Advanced Run Options bar on the right to use advanced settings. QUERY fetches only the number of records for each chunk that you can specify. QUERY calculates the optimum chunk value for the run based on query characteristics. Decimal. Note: Although disabling this option while running the query can improve the query performance. For more information. the query executes in constant time and competes for resources with other transactions on the system. If variable is applied for a TIME field type then the value must be given in HHMMSS format. see Automating your logon (on page 23). Data chunk value is not available for Infosets/SAP queries. Data chunk value: This setting can help performance when you are extracting a large number of records.g.89 number format available under SAP Defaults in Options).e it should not be formatted data according to regional settings of your machine. Auto logon file: Select the auto logon file (ALF) you would like to use. Itn64. This option is a good choice for unattended runs. By default. If the variable is added on a Mandatory field (marked as required during query creation). query execution slows as the system load increases. Enable adaptive query throttling: Available only when the administrator grants permission. without the algorithm. we recommend that 96 . Hence. Leaving the value as Blank OR not specifying the field at run time stops the user from running the query.Winshuttle QUERY User Guide Note: If variable is applied for a DATE field type then the value must be given in YYYYMMDD format. Advanced run options On the Run pane. The variable value for run-time file variables. then user is not allowed to Skip the value at run time. The maximum allowed value for chunk size is 450000. i. the risk is that it can crash the server when it is already overloaded. A Stop button also appears so that you can stop the extraction if it is running for too long. that is. If variable is applied to the Numeric field type (such as Int16.
Both Start and No. Column-based files linked to cell-based files and vice versa.Advanced run options you always run queries with this option enabled unless it is certain that the SAP server is not highly loaded. Warn if data is present on result file: Click to be warned if there is already contents in the output file. Validation on linked scripts is possible for the following configurations: Column-based mapping and cell-based mapping in Excel forms. Result file options (not available for Winshuttle SERVER) Save and close output file after run: Click to save the contents of the data file and close it after a data download. but only one review process applies to all scripts. specify the name of the next QUERY script to be linked. • You can click (Search button) to find the next QUERY script as needed. 97 . Selecting this option writes only the field name to the header and not the table name. In the text box. Sheet: Use the same sheet. you can also mark which execution settings are to be carried forward to the next QUERY script by using any of these checkboxes: o o o File: Use the same data file. Validating linked scripts Linked scripts intended for Excel output can be validated. Write header information on result file: Not available for Access or text files. Link QUERY script: Select this check box to enable linking of QUERY scripts. of Records settings are carried forward together. If no data-review is required. Approval process for linked scripts You can send linked scripts for approval. or write to the file. Cancel. If the second file uses cell-based mapping with loops. • Data File Carry Settings: In addition to specifying the QUERY script name. You are given the options to save as a new file. which you can also set in the Data writing options. you can run the data sheet for linked scripts from QUERY. Start Row and No of Records: Use the same Start and Number of Records. Write field expression: Available only for queries from a single table or output to a text file. Write field expression is always selected for logical databases and for infosets and queries. you are prompted to provide the name of the log column before the second file runs. Writing to the file presents three more options. and you cannot change this setting. You can run a linked script from Excel.
Winshuttle QUERY User Guide Data writing options Clear mapped columns or Clear result file: Clear mapped columns clears data from the start row to the end row of sheet or column. Overwrite existing data: Overwrites the data. Available only for Excel files. Clear result file clears all contents from a file or table. and XML files. Not available for XML files. Available only for Excel files. Append data to result file: Appends data to the existing data. and for Access and SQL Server tables. Available for text. 98 .
99 . and a new category appears in the Winshuttle Data Dictionary called Recorded Transaction Codes. The recording captures the Tables and the fields that are being modified. At least one recording should be performed to display the category.Recording transaction codes You can now record the Transaction Codes in QUERY to capture Tables and the fields that are being modified.
enter the t-code you want to use and specify other settings. on the Select panel. 2. 1. The recording of transaction codes will assist in identifying the tables as well as the fields to be used for building the query scripts. The Query Builder with all the tables and fields that were touched during the recording.Winshuttle QUERY User Guide The fields that are changed during the recording are automatically selected as Output fields when you add those tables in the Query Builder. 3. Enter SAP credentials to log on to an SAP server. In addition. 100 . 8. you can add any table from the Recorded Transaction Codes category. In the QUERY Script Properties dialog box. Click OK. To use the recorded transaction codes. click Create Query Using SAP Recording. Using recorded transaction codes Follow these steps to build a query script using recored transaction codes.
Recording transaction codes 101 .
or a date. You can use wild cards. 2. Click Delete Query. To open a file in Query Manager Double-click on a file in the list in the left pane or main pane to open the file in the threepane screen. Click Yes. right-click the file you want to delete. 103 . To see details of a file Click a file in the List of files pane on the left to see its details appear in the main pane. a field. and then click Search.Managing QUERY Managing query files The query manager provides a way to see an overview of the most relevant query files and to search for relevant query files on your computer. The returned files are listed in the main pane. To open query manager On the Most Recent Files and Favorites pane. To delete a query file 1. You are prompted to confirm whether you want to delete the file. a table name. To search for a file in within a file or across Query Manager Type a user name. In the List of Query Files. click Query Manager .
You can set the location where the data dictionary is saved. The Application Defaults settings contain: Path defaults Type any of the default file paths for the following files: Result files: specify Excel. You can even save to a location on a network. 104 .Winshuttle QUERY User Guide Customizing QUERY Application Defaults In QUERY. or text Query files (. Ensure that you have read/write permissions for the folder that is set as the data dictionary location. you set options from the Options button on the Tools tab. qsq files) Log files and trace files Auto logon file Data Dictionary. Access.
select the Enable Warning check box. click Options 2. Select the server you want to delete from the list. On the Tools tab. Other defaults Default number of records to download: Specify the default number of records for each download. 4. Do this for every server you want to add. With the Production server warning box. . Start row: The default row is 2. The server is added to the list. 3. Warning. Warning. Log Column/Cell: Specify the default column or cell into which log information is written. Click Prod. and then click Delete. To display production server warnings 1. 3. To enable the warning.Application Defaults Microsoft Excel defaults Sheet name: Default Excel sheet to use when running your query file. Disable QUERY add-in: Select this option if Excel files take a long time to open or if the add-in is incompatible with the Excel add-in or with other applications. Click Prod. click Add. select the server you want to add. 6. To see a list of available servers. a warning appears to remind you that this is a production server. 105 . Svr. Svr. you can maintain a list of SAP production servers. Svr. . On the Tools tab. To delete a server from the production server warning list 1. click Options 2. 5. In the SAP Logon pad. Each time you log on to a listed production server. Warning) You might not want to run critical data on a production server. Production server warning (Prod. and then logon with your user name and password. The default is Sheet 1.
and click the Options button to display the Options window. Note: It is important to shut off trace after you have the information you need. it traces all the actions you have taken in the software and writes them to a file. If you experience a software problem. The log file will be written to continuously. and then click Error Management. The trace log can be used to help find the cause of problems you might experience with the program. A text file is created in the default log folder that you can send to the support team for review.Winshuttle QUERY User Guide Error management To use error management tools Trace Select Tools from the Main Menu. The trace file is available under C:\Users\<user name>\My Documents\Winshuttle\QUERY\LOG or at your default path for log files. check the trace option and repeat the actions that resulted in an error. When this option is enabled. which may degrade the program's performance. 106 .
Select this check box to update logon group information. The Schedule Run wizard appears. Specify the user name. you can schedule unattended queries. If available. Specify this connection parameter if you select single sign on. and then click Run. Specify the system number. Specify the SAP password for the user. To complete the Schedule Run Wizard Do one of the following: Click Capture SAP details to automatically retrieve the information that is selected on the SAP Logon dialog box. Type in the required information in the fields. type the auto logon group information. the SAP system uses the Windows credentials (user name and password) for each user. type the message server host information. To schedule a run Under Run options.Scheduling a query run Scheduling a query run With RUNNER. With single sign on. If available. Select this check box to enable single sign on. Follow the steps to schedule a query run. 107 -or- Message Server Host Use SSO1 Partner Client User name Password Language . Clicking Capture is the easiest and most error-free method for adding logon details to the scheduler. Specify the language that the system should use. click Run later or Run later (SERVER). SAP System Name Application Server Host System number Use Logon Group Logon Group Specify the SAP system name Enter the host name. Enter the client number.
Click Next. This setting cannot be modified.Winshuttle QUERY User Guide If available. specify the enterprise portal URL. EP URL E-mail notification Attach data file to the mail Run on console Click Test to confirm that your logon information works. select the following options: Once: Schedules a one-time run. enter the weekly frequency. enter either the date each month for the run or the ordinal date. 108 . Weekly: Schedules a weekly run. If you select Schedule Monthly. Perform this task: Start Time Password When selected. You can also specify the day of the week for the run. Select the time of day when the scheduled task is to take place. Type the e-mail address for the person who you want to receive notification by e-mail message when the scheduled run is completed. you can set the Run on date. Run as If you want the task to run even if you are not logged on. This setting is not applicable for Windows 7. If you select Schedule Weekly. On page 3. You also mark the months for the run. the user must be logged on for Run only if logged on the scheduled task to be completed. (The Weekly setting is not available for SQL Server.) Monthly: Schedules a monthly run. Select to attach the results file to the e-mail message. enter your Windows user name. Run on console is selected by default. Daily: Schedules a daily run. You can specify multiple e-mail addresses that are separated by semicolon. If you select Once. Enter the password the user provides to log onto Windows.
To export log information to an Excel file Click Export.Viewing logs E-mail settings To attach a data file in the e-mail that is sent after a scheduled query is run 1. Viewing logs The QUERY Log Viewer provides you with a comprehensive log of all successful queries. The attachment size should not exceed the size allowed on the exchange server. To view logs On the Tools tab. The e-mail message is routed through the Winshuttle application server. click the Log viewer button. Contact to your IT department to confirm the port number for your organization. the server port number is 25. click Options. You can view logs by clicking Log viewer on the Tools tab. On the Tools tab. No data file is not attached to the e-mail message. 3. From Email address: Specify the Exchange server e-mail address to which the message should be sent. Note: Application sends the e-mail message with attachment (with the configuration specified) only when user is logged on to the system. 2. To sort on any log fields Click a field name. Enter the e-mail account settings for the account that should receive the query results: o o o o o Microsoft Exchange Server: Provide the name of the Microsoft Exchange Server. 109 . Click E-Mail Settings. with his or her domain authentication. To receive only notification that the query has run Select the Winshuttle default mail check box. Attachment size limit (MB): Specify the maximum attachment size. Server port number: By default.
Winshuttle QUERY User Guide To filter listed query files In the Filter box. Execution time The length of time it took to complete the download. 110 . System The system on which the query was run. Records The number of records extracted. Download date The date on which the query was run. Unsuccessful queries Provided only when the destination type is SQL Server or when the query is run in scheduled mode. Client The number of the client on which the file was created. The unsuccessful queries are marked in red. Local to display all files that were run on your computer. The log viewer shows the following fields: Query file name The name of the . Click the record to view the reason why the query failed. select one of the following: o o o All to display all query files. SAP user name The name of the user who created the file. Result File The name of the file to which the results were written. IP address:Port for a server to display all files that were run on that server.qsq file. Run Reason Displays the Run Reason that was entered on the Run pane for this query file.
authorization group MA must be assigned to your SAP profile in the authorization object S_TABU_DIS as indicated in the following example: Authorization Object: S_TABU_DIS 111 . To access Table MARA. In most cases. or if you see error messages.Advanced features Authorizations Required SAP Authorizations in QUERY QUERY fully protects SAP security features. To work with SAP. field CCLASS. In most cases.FUGR (function group) • Field ACTVT . Under no circumstances can QUERY override the SAP authorization restrictions you are bound to. the following objects with the indicated values should be in your SAP user profile. table MARA is assigned to the authorization group MA. Remote Function Calls (RFC) Authorization QUERY makes RFC calls to SAP.16 (execute) or * • Field RFC_NAME . you may have access to the transaction MM01 which uses the Material Master table (MARA). This document can also help if you have tried QUERY. For example.* Table Level Authorization To access a specific table in QUERY. you need table level access. these authorizations are already assigned to you. Table level access is controlled by these authorization objects: • S_TABU_DIS for client dependent tables • S_TABU_CLI for client independent tables Almost every client dependent table in SAP is assigned to a specific authorization group in the SAP table TDDAT. This document can help you and your security team to understand the SAP authorizations that are required to work with QUERY. RFC access must be assigned. but this does not give you automatic access to that table. For the S_RFC Authorization Object: • Field RFC_TYPE . Table level access in SAP is independent of a transaction. For example. these SAP authorizations are already in place. but cannot use it.
your profile must have the proper authorization for the appropriate groups. if your required table is not listed in the SAP table TDDAT. To attaining the specific authorization group. For you to access different tables.X 3. 2. For client independent tables (where the field MANDT is not present in the table). you need the following authorization object in your SAP profile: Authorization Object: S_TABU_CLI Field: CLIIDMAINT .MA (For table MARA) Activity ( ACTVT) .03 (Display) Notes: 1. you must make the following assignment: Authorization Object: S_TABU_DIS Fields: Authorization group ( DICBERCLS) .&NC& Activity ( ACTVT) .Winshuttle QUERY User Guide Fields: Authorization group ( DICBERCLS) .03 (Display) 112 . Each table may belong to a different authorization group.
The default is 1 million records. It is recommended that you change the default password to a unique password. The default password is queryshuttleadmin. To edit admin options 1. On the Tools menu. To allow all records to be downloaded Select No Limit On Records to Download. view. Click Admin Options. number of records to download box. and on views Select Enable joins for cluster. 3. To allow users to create joins on cluster and pool tables. click Admin Defaults. 3. To specify the maximum number of tables a user can add to the query builder In the Max.Administrator options Administrator options Administrator options are password protected. click Options 2. Click OK. To enable left outer joins 1. type the number you want. Select the Enable Left Outer Join check box. To specify the maximum number of records a user can download In the Max. 113 . On the Tools tab. The setting is enabled by default. click Options. number of tables in query builder box. type the number you want. In the left pane. 2. pool tables. To enable adaptive query throttling Select Enable adaptive query throttling. To allow users to create and remove joins between tables Select Enable Creation of Joins in Query Builder. The default is 4 tables. . Type the password.
Winshuttle QUERY User Guide To enable the use of Infosets and SAP queries Click Enable Infosets/SAP queries Query execution time-outs You might have to specify the length of time that QUERY waits during a query execution before it times out. To change the admin options password 1. 3. 2. locate the object you want. Click the Edit SAP Authorization Objects link. you must add the authorization objects for each user so that organization level security is maintained. In the Authorizations pane. Editing SAP authorization objects in QUERY When you work with an SAP system that does not have the QUERY function module installed. You can edit or delete the authorization objects from within QUERY. To delete an authorization object In the Authorizations pane. you can maintain the query time-out centrally by maintaining it in the table /WINSHTLQ/QREPRM. and then click Delete. and then click Edit. To edit authorization objects 1. To set a query execution time-out In the Query execution time-out box. Type your new password. If you set this value both on SAP and on the QUERY client. the lowest duration of the two is chosen. 2. NOTE: If you have the Winshuttle function module installed on your SAP server. Type the new password again to confirm. 114 . To add a new row for a new authorization object Click Add a new row. Type your old password. type how many seconds you want QUERY to wait before it times out. Select Change Password. locate the object you want.
The user setting appears in the Advanced Run Options pane. however. but when the available server load starts falling below 50 percent. the query is executed at full speed. QUERY addresses this issue by allocating only available compute resources to execute queries in the live SAP system. query execution slows as the system load increases. 115 . the query executes in constant time and competes for resources with other transactions on the system.Adaptive query throttling Adaptive query throttling The administrator must give permission for this setting to be available to users. When over 50 percent of the dialog processes on the SAP system are available. The available server resources are calculated from the total number of open dialog processes. Using a patent-pending algorithm. Adaptive throttling addresses the performance concern around querying on a live transactional system that query execution could take substantial computing resources that might compete against regular SAP transactions. the risk is that it can bring down the server when it is already overloaded. we recommend that you always run queries with this option enabled unless it is ensured that the SAP server is not highly loaded. the execution of the query is dynamically slowed. The graph below shows the query performance time against the system load with and also without the adaptive query throttling algorithm applied. When the throttling algorithm is applied. Note: Although disabling this option while running the query can improve the query performance. without the algorithm. and adversely affect the performance of these transactions. Hence. QUERY adaptively throttles the execution of the query on the SAP server based on the current load on the SAP server.
3. and then click Security. click Trust all installed add-ins and templates. To enable macros in Excel 2003 1.Windows error messages If the file you are trying to run contains macros. 117 . Click Macro. On the Trust Publishers tab. you may receive a security warning. Click the Tools menu. 2.
43 V Viewing logs • 109 Viewing the end-user license • 13 W Windows error messages • 117 Winshuttle customer service • 12 L Legal • 121 M Managing QUERY • 103 Managing query files • 91. SAP queries. 96 New Features in Winshuttle QUERY 10. and logical databases • 45 Mapping your fields to a result file • 39. 39 Running queries • 42. 96 Authorizations • 45. 33 Infosets. 61.2 • 11 Q QUERY • 9 R Recording transaction codes • 99 Running • 85 Running QUERY from the command line • 93 Running the query • 85 S SAP defaults • 25 Saving a query • 75 Scheduling a query run • 12. 48. 36 Getting started with QUERY • 31. 19 Adding items to and searching for items in query builder • 56 Administrator options • 52. 103 Mapping • 77 119 . 113 Advanced features • 111 Advanced run options • 80.N Index A Activating and deactivating QUERY • 12. 111 Automating your logon • 23. 16. 107 Selecting • 47 Selecting fields • 64 Setting up QUERY • 23 Specifying QUERY script properties • 28 Starting a query • 48 C Creating joins between tables • 61 Customizing QUERY • 104 D Data sources • 47 E E-mail settings • 109 Embedding a query file in an Excel worksheet • 80 Error management • 106 T Tables and the Winshuttle Data Dictionary • 49 The QUERY screen • 29 G Getting help in Winshuttle QUERY • 12 Getting started with QUERY • 29 U Using saved queries • 91 Using the add-in for Excel • 81 I Installing QUERY • 15 Introducing QUERY • 11 Introduction Building a query • 35. 41 QUERY templates • 38.
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