Start Broadcaster

Use

Using the Start Broadcaster command (LAUNCH_BROADCASTER), you can call the BEx Broadcaster. The current variable assignment and navigational state are passed to the Broadcaster. Depending on the parameterization, the Broadcaster is started with the object (such as the query or report) to be distributed. If nothing else is defined, the standard Web template for broadcasting (0BROADCASTING_TEMPLATE70) that is set in Customizing, is called.

Command Parameters

The following information lists the command parameters in the same sequence that they appear in the Command Wizard when you insert the command:

Parameter Description

Type of BEx Object (START_OBJECT_TYPE):

You use this parameter to specify which BEx object the Broadcaster is to start with. You have the following options:

  • Current Web Template (EMPTY)

    If you choose this option, the Broadcaster starts with the current Web template.

  • Data Provider

    (QUERY_VIEW_DATA_PROVIDER_REF)

    If you chose this option, you specify a reference to a data provider. The Broadcaster starts with the query view that is based on the data provider.

  • Report (ITEM_REF)

    If you chose this option, you specify a reference to a Report Web item. The Broadcaster starts with the report referenced in this Web item.

Start As Wizard (START_WIZARD)

Using this parameter, you specify whether the Broadcaster is to be started as a wizard. If you want to start the Broadcaster as a wizard, you must also set the Distribution Type (DISTRIBUTION_TYPE) parameter.

You can choose from the following distribution types:

  • Broadcast E-mail (MAIL)

    See also Broadcasting by E-Mail .

  • Broadcast to Portal (KM_EXPORT)

    See also Broadcasting to the Portal .

  • Broadcast to Printer (PRINT)

    See also Broadcasting to the Printer .

Note that you cannot change the distribution type in the wizard.