There are generally two different approaches when accessing report-files:

 

1. Saving the report-files in a directory on the file system

2. Saving the report files in a Notes database

 

 

in reference to 1: Saving the report as a file

 

When executing the reports, the report-files are loaded from the directory specified in the NTP.INI or set from within Lotus Script (NTPSetReportPath). The transport of the report-files has to be initiated by the user or takes place with the help of a mechanism within the Notes-application.

 

 

in reference to 2: Saving the report within a Notes database

 

The report-files can be stored within the Notes-application or within a "report-library". When executing a report, the report is taken directly from the Notes database. The transport can now be achieved via means of standard Lotus Notes replication.

 

 

Tip: This saving of reports is possible from NotesToPaper versions 1.4+. Before this version it was only possible to save reports on the file system. We recommend using the "save in database" option only for new projects. This option has a number of advantages, e.g. replication of reports. We also recommend the adaptation of existing applications that have been accessing reports on the file system.