topic Re: Nprinting XML task does not run in Qlik NPrinting

Nprinting XML task does not run

Wed, 31 Aug 2016 14:05:12 GMT

Hi All.

Need assistance.

I am trying to execute an Nprinting task via XML to allow external users to kick off the task by them selves.

I followed the correct process to add as an external request ect.

When I run the task I receive the above screen.

What am I doing wrong?

thanks in advance

Alwyn

Re: Nprinting XML task does not run

agomes1971 — Wed, 31 Aug 2016 15:44:56 GMT

Hi,

have you read this

How to Execute NPrinting Reports by External XML Request

HTH

André Gomes

Re: Nprinting XML task does not run

Thu, 01 Sep 2016 06:42:08 GMT

Thanks Andre.

However I have used this process to start with.

The XML does not seem to do any action and it just stays open.

thanks

Alwyn

Re: Nprinting XML task does not run

Daniel_Jenkins — Thu, 01 Sep 2016 08:09:21 GMT

Hi Alwyn,

Firstly, your file format is wrong. Assuming that your task is named WDR and the path to your NPrinting project file (.nsq) is correct, it should be:

<?xml version="1.0"?>

<schedules>

<schedule file="C:\QlikView\QVReporting\NPrinting\Applications\Wealth\Wealth Daily Report.nsq" type="task" entityName="WDR" />

</schedules>

The XML file itself does not do anything. The QlikView NPrinting server service looks in the Source Folder for XML files with the .request file extension. If it finds one, it executes the task or report specified in the request XML file and then renames it to have a .processed file extension. It also creates a file with the same name but with a .result file extension which contains details on the success or failure of the report or task. So:

1. Check that your NPrinting Server Service is running

2. Make sure you have the Enable external requests check-box checked

3. Copy your XML file with the .request file extension to the folder specified in Source Folder

Assuming of course that your NPrinting server service is set up and running smoothly. Configuring and Troubleshooting NPrinting Server Service and Schedules

HTH - Daniel.

Re: Nprinting XML task does not run

Tue, 06 Sep 2016 13:30:07 GMT

Hi Daniel

Thanks for the extensive response. Really appreciated

My format is right. It is only the XML view that displays it incorrectly.

<?xml version="1.0"?>

</schedules>

I have also made sure that all the necessarily checks was done as per your message

1. Check that your NPrinting Server Service is running It does

2. Make sure you have the Enable external requests check-box checked It is checked

3. Copy your XML file with the .request file extension to the folder specified in Source Folder Also did this

Also restarted the services. Still not working. Almost like Nprinting does not even search for the file.

Is there anything else that I am missing?

Thanks

Alwyn

Re: Nprinting XML task does not run

Daniel_Jenkins — Tue, 06 Sep 2016 21:40:13 GMT

Hi Alwyn,

I still suspect that the NPrinting service cannot reach the NSQ. Is this the actual path & file name?

="\PSGMISNPRINT\QlikView\QVReporting\NPrinting\Applications\Wealth\\Solution\Wealth Daily Report.nsq"

Could you use a UNC path ("\\<server>\<share>\..etc\Wealth Daily Report.nsq") or drive letter if it is on a local drive on the NPrinting server ("C:\<path>\Wealth Daily Report.nsq")? - do not use mapped drives.

If you can't get it to work I suggest you open a case with Technical Support: http://www.qlik.com/us/support

HTH - Daniel.