Quiz vs Impromptu

[Johnson, Tracy]

Hence the name ... Impromptu!

If you DIDN'T have to change your report every time,
it would have been named something that hints at
consistency and stability. 

Like "Consistu" !!!

BT


Tracy Johnson
MSI Schaevitz Sensors 

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Edis, Robert [mailto:REdis@blistex.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, September 03, 2003 5:27 PM
> To: Powerh-L (E-mail)
> Subject: Quiz vs Impromptu
> 
> 
> Here's Quiz vs Impromptu issue for you all:
> 
> I have to produce a number of similar reports in Impromptu.  
> The format is the same but the data source is different.  One 
> report is for a fiscal calendar and the other for a Gregorian 
> calendar.
> 
> In Quiz all I would have to do is change the filename in the 
> ACCESS statement as the columns are virtually the same in 
> both data sources.  Then I just change a few of the headings. 
>  All up about 10 minutes work.
> 
> In Impromptu I have to edit each item in the report (30+) and 
> repoint it to a different folder in the catalog. To edit an 
> item I have to select it, enter to editor, clear the window 
> contents, find the correct item in the catalog folder (about 
> 4 levels deep), bring it into the editor, click OK, then save 
> the change.  Repeat for each item.  Plus the filter has to be 
> changed.  AND I have to make sure the "Automatically Retrieve 
> Data" isn't turned on or I'll get a cross product error or 
> worse - a run-away report.  About 60+ minutes work!
> 
> What can't Cognos come up with a tool that has the best 
> features of BOTH tools?
> 
> Blue