New Argos Folder Creation
Argos’ security is based on folder-level permissions. We’ll try to limit sub-folders unless necessary, as this increases the complexity of administering Argos. Our first recommendation would be to request report names be changed to include a prefix (such as “Orientation Reports – Report 1”, “Orientation Reports – …
Argos - Report Emailing
IT is currently assessing the security of emailing report data. For the time being, please log in to Argos to view reports as needed. Many users find it helpful to create an Outlook calendar event to remember to pull reports that they had previously relied on an email prompt to review.
Argos - Searching for reports
If you know the name of a report, or a piece of the name, you can search in Argos for the location of reports. To begin, use the Search Bar located at the top of the Desktop Argos Application. If you are using the Argos Web Client, the search bar is located in the top left corner. Enter information related…
Argos - Request a New Report
Argos is intended to house reusable reports. If you need a new report that will be used repeatedly in the future, you may request that the report be created by sending an email to [email protected] or by submitting a ticket by visiting Include the population and datapoints that are required (i.e., First Ti…
Argos - Request a Change to an Existing Report
Please inform IT by sending an email to [email protected] or by submitting a ticket by visiting . Let us know the change required in as much detail as possible, as well as the full report path (i.e., Academics/Example Report).
Argos "Continue Waiting" Message
The "Continue Waiting" prompt happens when a report in Argos takes more than 120 seconds to process. Many reports originating from Cognos take a number of minutes to process. You may click "Continue Waiting" or let the process continue without interaction.
Running an Argos Report
To run a report within Argos, navigate the folder structure to find the report you want to run. In our example, we want to run the Detailed Class Roster report that is located in the All Employees folder. Within the Desktop Argos Application, the folder structure looks like this: Within the Argo Web Client, yo…
Argos Folder Permissions
Access is derived from Human Resources records, with your default department determining your base Argos access. Additional access can be requested by informing IT by sending an email to [email protected] or by submitting a ticket by visiting . During 2023, IT will be building a formal access req…
Argos Login Error
First, make sure that you have logged into your VPN (even if on campus). Confirm that you are using your Catawba username (everything before @catawba.edu in your email address) and password. If login issues still persists, contact IT by sending an email to [email protected] or by submitted a ticket through .
Argos - Sorting and Filtering in Reports
Filtering and Sorting the Data for Report Writers When you first create the report (or edit an existing report) you see the Edit Report dialog box shown below containing the Filters and Sorts tabs. Filters The Filters tab allows you to activate additional data filters at the report level rather than having to mo…
