How to Change the Date Format on Scheduled Reports in SKF @ptitude Analyst

Introduction

This article provides instructions on how to change the date format on scheduled reports delegated to the transaction server in SKF @ptitude Analyst (v9 MR1).

Figure 1. Scheduled Reports Delegated to the Transaction server

Details

Scheduled reports that are delegated to the transaction server will not use the regional setting of the user creating the scheduled rule.  They will, by default, use the regional setting of the system account on the PC running the SKF Transaction Server service.  In order to change the date format, the regional settings will need to be adjusted.  Below are two different ways to accomplish this.

Please consult with your local IT before carrying out the steps in this article.

Option 1

Change the date and time format of the system user

This will modify the system user running the transaction server service.

The display language, Input language, Format and location will be copied over to the System account. This may affect more programs and systems then the Analyst and the transaction server.

1. Log in to a user with the wanted date format on the system running the service.
2. Go to Control Panel -> View By: Large/Small Icons ->
   Region and Language
3. Go to Administrative -> Copy settings
4. Check welcome screen and system account.
5. Click OK.

Figure 2. Region and Language

Figure 3. Copy regional setting to system

Option 2

Create a new user with wanted date and time format

This will create a new user and then assign the transaction server service to be run by this user. It is recommended to check with your local IT before creating users.

1. On the system running the transaction server service
2. Go to Control Panel -> View By: Large/Small icons -> Administrative Tools -> Computer Management
3. Then System Tools -> Local users and Groups -> Users
4. Right Click and choose New User.
5. Fill out appropriate name and password.
   It is recommended uncheck User must change password on next logon
   and the check Password never expires.
6. Click Create and then Close
7. Log in to the created user and set the regional setting wanted
8. Go to Administrative Tools -> Services
9. Find the service for the transaction server.
   Default name is SKF @ptitude Transaction Server
10. Stop the Service
11. Right click take Properties and go to Log On
12. Select this account and enter the user created previously.
13. Click OK and start the service again.

Figure 4. Transaction server service properties

Figure 5. New User dialog