Automating Qlik Script Files

DaveH — Fri, 24 Jan 2025 15:06:39 GMT

Hi,

I believe I might already know the answer to this, but I wanted to confirm just in case I'm mistaken.

Here's my situation: I've created a Script File in Qlik Cloud that binary loads data from one of my apps, processes it down to a single table, and stores it as a QVD as part of a data extraction routine.

What I'm wondering is whether it's possible to create an "Automation" in Qlik Cloud that would run this script file after the parent app finishes reloading, to produce an updated export. I know I can schedule script files, but since the app doesn't finish reloading at the same time each day, an automation tied to the "App Reload Finished" event would be more suitable. I've spent some time exploring the automation blocks in Qlik Cloud Services but haven't found anything that allows me to simply run a pre-defined Qlik Script file.

I'm hoping I might be missing something obvious!

Re: Automating Qlik Script Files

diegozecchini — Fri, 24 Jan 2025 15:17:22 GMT

Hi!

Qlik Cloud currently does not support running a standalone script file outside the context of an app reload. However, embedding the script logic into a "helper app" achieves the same result since an app reload executes all the associated script.

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Automating Qlik Script Files

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