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Sequence of Operation

The following steps describe the basic sequence of how to use the Oracle CRM On Demand Report Services API. This applies to all methods included with the API:

1. Create reports in Oracle CRM On Demand and save them in a shared folder.
2. Using the download tool or scripting language, sign on to Oracle CRM On Demand with a command that creates a session cookie file.

   This step captures the Web session ID into a file for use in the next step. For more information, see Creating a Session Cookie File.

3. Using the download tool or scripting language, call the selected method:
   • Using the ReportExecute Method
   • Using the ReportList Method
4. Sign off from Oracle CRM On Demand to close the session.

   For more information, see Signing Off from Oracle CRM On Demand.