Specifying filename in a dataport WIHTOUT RequestForm

mel_sadek

Hi,

I'm having a devil of a time trying to run a simple dataport that exports data from a Navision table to a specific file on the system. I am NOT using the RequestForm, because this dataport has to be an automated process that requires no user interaction.

I've searched all of the relevant topics on the forum, but I haven't found anything that works.

Here is the code that I use to "try" to make this a reality. I use a codeunit to first create the file and then run the dataport:

MyFile.WRITEMODE(TRUE);
MyFile.TEXTMODE(TRUE);
MyFile.CREATE('C:\transactions.csv');

MyFile.CLOSE;

MyDataport.IMPORT(FALSE) ; 
MyDataport.FILENAME:='C:\transactions.csv';
MyDataport.RUN;

As you can see, the "transactions.csv" file is the name of the file I want to export to. I then run the dataport right after. Note that my RequestForm property is set to "No" already. When I run this codeunit, the file is created, but the dataport DOES NOT populate it. I've spent a good two hours on it, but no luck though. ](*,)

Thanks for your help in advance.

Bgestel

have you tried testing the dataport , from the object designer, with th requestform set to true, i'm thinking it might just be exporting nothing

mel_sadek

Thanks for your reply Bgestel.

No it wasn't the RequestForm property that was causing the problem. After a lot more digging I found that the Import property on the Dataport MUST be set to FALSE (either in design mode or AFTER completing the OnPreDataport trigger). I was setting it at the OnInitDataport trigger, which had no effect, hence my problem.

Now problem solved.

Thanks for your concern and appreciation.

Mods, consider this topic resolved.

Belias

why don't set filename property and import property in dataport properties?
also set: UseReqForm=no

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