Appendix: Using PeopleTools RPT Conversion Utility

The PeopleTools RPT Conversion utility is a standalone program that converts your .rpt files from the format PeopleSoft used in previous releases to the PeopleTools 8 format. You only need to run this program if you are upgrading from previous versions of PeopleTools. This appendix discusses how to:

• Convert .rpt files.

• Repair .rpt files.

See Also

PeopleSoft Upgrade Guide for Your Platform

Converting RPT Files

Before you run the PeopleSoft RPT Conversion utility, you should move your report files to a specific directory. You can then point the conversion utility to that directory.

Note. You should also back up your report files. If any problem occurs while you run this program, your report files may become corrupted.

To run the conversion:

1. Select Start, Programs, PeopleSoft 8, PeopleTools RPT Converter.

   Alternatively, run pscvtrpt.exe from <PS_HOME>\bin\client\winx86.

   The Selected Report directory default is the location of your Crystal Reports as specified in the Configuration Manager. If you wish to convert files in a different location, select the new directory.

2. Select the check box Convert RPT files in subdirectories.

   The database information is automatically removed from older reports that are converted. After the conversion, reports that were successfully converted appear in the Files Converted list box.

3. Select Convert.

   If you have not signed into the PeopleSoft database, you are prompted to do so. After you successfully sign into a database, you can see a progress window.

4. At the prompt “Successful conversion of x files. Skipped x files,” click OK.

   When the conversion is complete, a Close button is enabled.

5. Select Close.

   Before closing, take note of any .rpt files that failed to convert. This is usually due to read only access.

Repairing RPT Files

You can use the RPT Conversion utility when you are experiencing problems with a report that has already been converted as part of the upgrade procedure.

Note. Select the Run Verify Database option first. If the problem is still not resolved, select the Remove database info from current Crystal reports option.

To repair RPT files:

1. Select Start, Programs, PeopleSoft 8, PeopleTools RPT Converter.

   The Selected Report directory default is the location of your Crystal Reports as specified in the Configuration Manager. If you wish to repair files in a different location, select the new directory.

2. Select either the Run Verify Database or the Remove database info from current Crystal reports check box.

   The Run Verify Database option verifies whether the query information saved in the report is in sync with the query definition.

   When it is complete, reports that were current and had the database information removed appear in the Files Converted list box, with a * to the left of the report name.

3. Select Convert.

   You can see a progress window.

4. At the prompt “Successful conversion of x files. Skipped x files,” click OK.

   When the conversion is complete, a Close button is enabled.

5. Select Close.

   Before closing, take note of any .rpt files that failed. This is usually due to read-only access.