This function enables the system administrator to copy objects to a target environment on another database, for example, to transfer objects from a test environment to a production environment.
You can use it for:
For further information, see Transfer Object Facility in the System Administration documentation.
To transfer reports:
Select an instance of the System Administration >Transfer Entity > Reports node in the object workspace.
Invoke the context menu and choose .
The Transfer Report to a Target Environment window appears, listing all reports.
If you do not want to transfer all reports, select the reports to be transferred by choosing the button.
The Select Reports window opens.
Enter your selection criteria, and select .
Enter the ID of the target database in the Target (DBID) field and the number of the target file in the Target (FNR) field.
Select the button.
The previously selected reports are now copied to the defined target environment.
For further information, see Transferring Reports in the System Administration documentation.
To transfer bundles:
Select an instance of the System Administration >Transfer Entity > Bundle node in the object workspace.
Invoke the context menu and choose .
The Transfer Bundle to a Target Environment window appears, listing all bundles.
If you do not want to transfer all bundles, select the bundles to be transferred by choosing the button.
The Select Bundles window opens.
Enter your selection criteria, and select .
Enter the ID of the target database in the Target (DBID) field and the number of the target file in the Target (FNR) field.
Select the button.
The previously selected bundles are now copied to the defined target environment.
For further information, see Transferring Bundles in the System Administration documentation.
To transfer logical printers:
Select an instance of the System Administration >Transfer Entity > Logical Printer node in the object workspace.
Invoke the context menu and choose .
The Transfer Printer to a Target Environment window appears, listing all logical printers.
If you do not want to transfer all printers, select the printers to be transferred by choosing the button.
The Select Printer window opens.
Enter your selection criteria, and select .
Enter the ID of the target database in the Target (DBID) field and the number of the target file in the Target (FNR) field.
Select the button.
The previously selected logical printers are now copied to the defined target environment.
For further information, see Transferring Logical Printers in the System Administration documentation.
To transfer distribution lists:
Select an instance of the System Administration >Transfer Entity > Distribution List node in the object workspace.
Invoke the context menu and choose .
The Transfer Distribution List to a Target Environment window appears, listing all distribution lists.
If you do not want to transfer all distribution lists, select the printers to be transferred by choosing the button.
The Select Distribution List window opens.
Enter your selection criteria, and select .
Enter the ID of the target database in the Target (DBID) field and the number of the target file in the Target (FNR) field.
Select the button.
The previously selected distribution lists are now copied to the defined target environment.
For further information, see Transferring Distribution Lists in the System Administration documentation.
To transfer users:
Select an instance of the System Administration >Transfer Entity > User node in the object workspace.
Invoke the context menu and choose .
The Transfer User to a Target Environment window appears, listing all users.
If you do not want to transfer all users, select the printers to be transferred by choosing the button.
The Select User window opens.
Enter your selection criteria, and select .
Enter the ID of the target database in the Target (DBID) field and the number of the target file in the Target (FNR) field.
Select the button.
The previously selected users are now copied to the defined target environment.
For further information, see Transferring Users in the System Administration documentation.
To transfer calendars:
Select an instance of the System Administration >Transfer Entity > Calendar node in the object workspace.
Invoke the context menu and choose .
The Transfer Calendar to a Target Environment window appears, listing all calendars.
If you do not want to transfer all calendars, select the printers to be transferred by choosing the button.
The Select Calendar window opens.
Enter your selection criteria, and select .
Enter the ID of the target database in the Target (DBID) field and the number of the target file in the Target (FNR) field.
Select the button.
The previously selected calendars are now copied to the defined target environment.
For further information, see Transferring Calendars in the System Administration documentation.
To transfer physical printers:
Select an instance of the System Administration >Transfer Entity > Physical Printer node in the object workspace.
Invoke the context menu and choose .
The Transfer Printer to a Target Environment window appears, listing all physical printers.
If you do not want to transfer all printers, select the printers to be transferred by choosing the button.
The Select Printers window opens.
Enter your selection criteria, and select .
Enter the ID of the target database in the Target (DBID) field and the number of the target file in the Target (FNR) field.
Select the button.
The previously selected physical printers are now copied to the defined target environment.
For further information, see Transferring Physical Printers in the System Administration documentation.
