How do you delete an XML template?

Question

Does anyone know how to remove a custom XML template? I'm using 11.5.10 Rollup 2. I created an RTF template for AP Checks. But I've discovered that using a PDF template will be better suited to our needs. I can not change the template type to PDF. I deactivated the template, and tried to create a new template using a different template name , and code. I also created a new data definition using the new code. But when I try to save the new template I receive an error: "A template file already exists for this language/territory combination. Please use the update file option." I dont see an 'update file' option on this screen. I went back and tried to update the template by deleting the sample file, but it says "Delete button disabled". Does this mean, that I can only assign one template for the English/United States combination?! This is not a seeded template. How do I go about removing this template, so that I can set up a new one using the desired format. I've searched the net, but can't find any answers... Thanks in advance for any help. Thanks!

Answer 1

Hello Dan.
I never figured out how to delete a template.
However, now that I think about it, you may be able
to get around it. But you may have to jump through a few hoops first :)
Using System Administrator..
Try making a copy of the Concurrent Program.
(Go to Concurrent >> Program >> Define)
Query the existing program, then click the 'Copy To' button.
Change the Short Name slightly.
Be sure to check the "include parameters" and "include incompatible programs" boxes.
You will also need to make a copy of the actual rdf file and rename it slightly.
(In a subdirectory of $APPL_TOP i.e. /?/oracle/visappl)
Then you would register your new report executable (Concurrent >> Program >> Executable).
Once the new report executable has been registered, you can go back to your
new Concurrent Program, and change the executable name to the one you just registered.
Also, be sure to assign your new report to the same responsibility report group as the original
(Concurrent >> Security >> Responsibility >> Request).
Now, essentially you have cloned the original report, and you should be able to create a new RTF template for it. If you need more detailed steps, I may have some documentation for customizing reports somewhere.
Good Luck!
Mark K