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Using jobdef to distribute job files in Lawson

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In LID, type in jobdef, select a user and job name, then F6 >> B. Report Distribution

As you can see, this job isn’t being distributed beyond the prt file that is produced in the users print manager:

You have three options to None, direct to a printer, or to a distribution group:

If we use a distribution group, a distribution group consists of a list of users which can all have different printers setup under them within this group:

The printer itself has to be defined in printer definitions (prtdef) as well as setting up in the distribution list group definitions (dstlistgrpdef)

 

In this example, if the job definition (jobdef) was set to BENEFIT distribution group and ran, it would auto print to PRINTER123 under the lawson user.  All other users are not set so it wouldn’t print to them.  That’s it!

If your organization still heavily relies on Lawson recurring/custom jobs and are looking to support or migrate those jobs to IPA, which is harder and harder to find individuals who have all the skillsets to do so, we recommend you look into hiring a Lawson consultant team who offer managed services at a fixed monthly rate.

These Lawson teams have a wider range of expertise and knowledge and are ideal for larger organizations but also are great for smaller ones that don’t need a dedicated Lawson employee on-site that may only be an expert in 2-3 portions of Lawson.

How to setup a distribution group in Lawson for a jobdef

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Here is a simple step-by-step guide on how to setup a distribution group in Lawson for a jobdef.

  1. Login into Lawson Interface Desktop (LID) and type in: grpdef
  2. Create a group name and add users to group
  3. Create a distribution list using command: dstlstgrpdef
    1. Add your group from step 2 to this new Distribution list
  4. Open jobdef select job you want >> Select step and press F6 >> B. Report Distribution
  5. Now arrow down to Destination and set as Dist Group, under Group/* Print, type your group name or Distribution List. This should populate a list of users on the right side.
  6. So when this job runs, the PRT and Error file will be placed in these users print directories. Press Enter twice to save changes.

That’s it! You can use these groups for distributing printers among other uses in Lawson. Good luck!

Using jobdef to distribute job files in Lawson

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In LID, type in jobdef, select a user and job name, then F6 >> B. Report Distribution

As you can see, this job isn’t being distributed beyond the prt file that is produced in the users print manager:

You have three options to None, direct to a printer, or to a distribution group:

If we use a distribution group, a distribution group consists of a list of users which can all have different printers setup under them within this group:

The printer itself has to be defined in printer definitions (prtdef) as well as setting up in the distribution list group definitions (dstlistgrpdef)

 

In this example, if the job definition (jobdef) was set to BENEFIT distribution group and ran, it would auto print to PRINTER123 under the lawson user.  All other users are not set so it wouldn’t print to them. That’s all there is to it!

 

How to delete a Lawson Users jobs more efficiently

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You may be used to deleting users jobs through jobdef.

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This works, though you must select each job individually and press delete. So it’s not very efficient.

A better way do to this is jobinq

In lid >> jobinq <DOMAIN\UserName>

This will open up a window listing all the jobs of the user:

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Now you can select multiple jobs with the HOME key:

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If you want to select ALL jobs and delete them, select first job with HOME key.

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Scroll all the way to the bottom of the job list and press END key on the very last Job and press F9 to delete:

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Done. Good luck!