Flat file output to OBIEE server

Hello:
Is it possible to write a output of a report on the OBIEE server folder instead of the client browser folder?
Also I would like to write the output file name in the format 'OBIEE_Login_Name|<FileName>_Timestamp.csv'
I would appreciate any pointers on how I can achieve both.
Thanks
Sankar

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