topic Re: Custom notifications in Integration, Extension & APIs

Custom notifications

User93 — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 20:51:16 GMT

Hi all,

I would like some advice on the following subject : right now we have this setup to both trigger externally a task and send custom notifications when everything is done :

1. When the data is refreshed, a file generated by Databricks is sent to the VM where Qlik Sense Enterprise is installed.

2. This trigger some tasks in the QMC, thanks to one task that checks every minute if the file is present in a local folder, and ends in success when it finds it.

3. The file also contains info (months refreshed, etc.) which is then loaded in the Qlik Sense App that sends the notification (via Web Connectors).

We're working on a way to optimise things, and not be dependent on a txt file. I've already read about ways to trigger externally a task (https://community.qlik.com/t5/Official-Support-Articles/Examples-Trigger-a-Qlik-Sense-task-externally/ta-p/1714821, https://community.qlik.com/t5/Official-Support-Articles/How-to-create-an-external-program-task-in-Qlik-Sense-with-a/ta-p/1713044, https://community.qlik.com/t5/New-to-Qlik-Analytics/Trigger-Qliksense-task-based-on-external-event-like-Control-M/m-p/1719080), but I can't find a better way for the custom info and notification than with a file for Qlik to read on.

If anyone has suggestions on this subject, that would be very helpful.

Best regards,

Martin.

Re: Custom notifications

sureshkumar — Sat, 12 Oct 2024 05:32:09 GMT

Hello @User93

Please note the forum you have posted to is for the Data Integration product Enterprise Manager, used for managing multiple Replicate/Compose/Catalog servers. To reach your target audience, please consider posting your question here: Qlik Sense | Qlik Community

Regards,

Suresh

Re: Custom notifications

User93 — Sat, 12 Oct 2024 18:22:11 GMT

Hi @sureshkumar ,

Thanks for the reply, where do you recommend I post ? Qlik Application Automation ?

I have to choose between 8 choices.

Best regards,

Martin.

Re: Custom notifications

rubenmarin — Sun, 13 Oct 2024 07:24:01 GMT

Hi, maybe using capability API to set variables values, and use this varibles to store the notified values, then using doReload and doSave to reload the app with the notified values.

Re: Custom notifications

User93 — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 13:10:00 GMT

Thank you for your answer, I will check if it can get us an easier alternative.

Best regards,

Martin.

Re: Custom notifications

seanbruton — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 15:05:15 GMT

Superb, very helpful solution!!!