By default, when users initiate an import, export, or transfer service, they cannot perform other tasks in EBX® until the service completes. This might reduce productivity, especially for lengthy operations. As an administrator, you can configure services to run as background tasks. When a service runs in the background, users can navigate to other areas in EBX® to perform additional tasks.
For background CSV or Excel exports, the files, including those containing invalid data, are saved to a temporary location. By default, this location is /tmp on macOS or Linux, and C:\Users\<YourUserName>\AppData\Local\Temp on Windows. You can specify a different download location. However, users accessing completed tasks and downloading the files will not see the temporary storage location.
To specify which add-on services run as background tasks and the location for exported files:
Navigate to Administration > Integration > TIBCO EBX® Data Exchange Add-on (New) > Additional configuration > Background tasks and open the Task configuration record.
Optionally, enter the path where you want to save exported files. If you do not enter a path, these files are saved to a temporary location. Typically, this is /tmp on macOS or Linux and C:\Users\<YourUserName>\AppData\Local\Temp on Windows.
Under the Task activation group, set the services you want to run as background tasks to Yes.
Click Save and close.