IBM Cognos Sample Programs

CreateAgentsUI.java - Creates and runs a new agent .

The Java CreateAgentsUI sample program contains methods to create and run a new agent.

Dependent Files

Associated files are contained under the java sample folder.
Additional files required for running are identified in the CLASSPATH definitions in run.bat file.

How To Run The Sample Program

Double click on the file run.bat.

A window will be opened containing:
    - Create an Agent command button
    - URL text box
    - Output Pane

Click on the 'Create an Agent' button to run the sample program.

Enter information as directed in the pop up dialogs to select
    - the package name
    - the name of the new agent
    - the task report name

The sample has been coded to work with the Go Data Warehouse (query) package and the Retailer Contact report as the task report.
To work with another package and task report, you may need to edit the CreateAgents class.

Expected Results

A new agent will be created and run. The generated agent can be found under My Folders in IBM Cognos Connection.

Documentation

The IBM Cognos Software Development Kit Developer Guide contains additional information about the samples. See the chapter titled 'Methods' and the appendix titled 'Code Samples and Language-Specific Coding Practices'.

Please note that the samples are not intended to be treated as end-user applications. Refer to the sample code for examples of how to use the API when developing your own applications.