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Overview of the ReportList Method

The ReportList method generates a summary list of reports in the company shared folder.

To generate the summary list of reports through this method, you need a scripting language, such as JavaScript or Perl, or a command line download tool such as Wget or cURL. The examples in this guide use the Wget tool, but the concepts are the same for all scripting languages and download tools.

The download tool calls the ReportList method and specifies the folder path for which the list of reports is to be generated. The ReportList method accesses the specified folder and creates a zip archive file containing a UTF-8 encoded CSV file with a summary list of reports. The download tool then transfers the file generated by the ReportList method and stores it in the same location from where the report list service call is made or in a location specified with the output file.

The ReportList method uses the data visibility controls in Oracle CRM On Demand. The user account you use to sign on to Oracle CRM On Demand through the ReportList method by way of the download tool, determines the shared report folders you have visibility into.