Run VB script in Workspace 1


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This is similar to running MaxLs/Batch files in Workspace, trick is to create a generic job application. I think if you figure out a way to create a job application you can pretty much run most of the things in Workspace.

Here is how it is done

Follow the steps given below, and you can run VB scripts in Workspace.


Step 1: Create a batch file for launching VB Scripts

Create a batch file as given below and store that under biplus folder (E:OracleMiddlewareEPMSystem11R1productsbiplus)






Step 2: Create a Job Application


Create a generic job application as shown below. (Navigate -> Administer -> Reporting and Analysis -> Generic Job Applications)





















  • Provide a Product Name (this is the name that shows up as Job Factory Application) when importing a job.
  • Select Product Host. (This is the Workspace server)
  • Type $PROGRAM $PARAMS, you can also click the buttons to insert Command Template.
  • Provide the Executable as full path to the bat file that you created. (in my case it is E:OracleMiddlewareEPMSystem11R1productsbiplusRun_VBS_File.bat)
Step 3: Import a VB Script

  • Import a VB Script into Workspace as a job. (Import file as job)







  • Check “Import as Generic Job” check box.










  • Select the newly created Job Application and click Finish.
Step 4: Run the job

You can now execute the VB Script by double clicking on it or right click -> Run as Job
Provide a path for output and click “Run”







About Celvin Kattookaran

I’m an EPM Consultant, my primary focus is on Hyperion Planning and Essbase. Some of you from Hyperion Support team might recognize me or have seen my support articles, I was with the WebAnalysis Support Team. I'm an Independent Consultant with “Intekgrate Corporation” based out of Aurora office. I’m from God’s Own Country (Kerala, India), lived in all southern states of India, Istanbul and Johannesburg (and of course United States). I’m core gamer :) and an avid reader. I was awarded Oracle ACE Director for my contributions towards EPM community.

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