Filename for PDF Files in Reports 10g

Hi Everybody.
I am using oracle application server 10.1.2.3.0 and my OS is windows server 2003.
Is there a way to name the PDF filenames that get generated on the server under the ORACLE_HOME/reports/cache when using the destype=cache, desformat=PDF option on Oracle Reports. Or for that matter, any of the files that are generated. I'm using windows server 2003.
RIght now, it generates its own unique identifier. I would like to control my filenames (Realizing that they have to be unique names), if it is possible. The reason is that I believe I'm going to have to build a user interface of a user's reports in the queue (cache directory) so, if I name it something more meaningful, then I'll be able to handle it.
Anyway, any help or tips would be much appreciated in accomplishing this task. If there is a better way someone has than what I'm doing, please add any comments on things you've done.
Sherksy

I believe I'm going to have to build a user interface of a user's reports in the queue (cache directory)
The cache is not a permanent repository...
Several years ago I had a similar need (for an Hummingbird application), and I used COPY_REPORT_OBJECT_OUTPUT Built-in to copy the report to a directory and with a name of my choice.

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