Creating New Reports Procurement

 SummitAI Procurement


You can create new reports and add them to your dashboard.

To create new reports:

Select Reports > Select the Module > Click the New Report icon . The following page is displayed.

New Report page
Figure: New Report page

The following tabs are available using which you can configure the report the way you want:

 DATA SOURCES

Under the DATA SOURCES tab, you can view the list of configured Data Sources for each module using which you can create the related report. Each Data Source is based on an Instance Category. You can view two types of Data Source tables:

  • Main table: Main tables are static Data Sources using which you can create a report. For example, in the Asset Management module, Asset Master data source table is a main table.
  • Dynamic table: Dynamic tables are dynamically created based on an Instance or Category. For example, in the Asset Management module, AM_B1C1_Laptop data source table is a dynamic table. In Asset Management, a data source is a combination of Instance and Category, whereas, in Service Request Management, a data source is a combination of Instance, Category, and Catalog.

To create a report, select the check box of the related Data Source, and then click CONTINUE TO FIELDS.

DATA SOURCES tab
Figure: DATA SOURCES tab

The following table describes the fields under the DATA SOURCES tab:

FieldDescription
Recent Data SourcesLists all the recent Data Sources that you selected for creating reports.
ADVANCED

Click the button to select the advance mode of report creation. 

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In the ADVANCED mode, you can select the relationship that exists between two fields and join them to create a report. The fields must have similar primary or foreign keys to join them.

Select the Data Source from the Data Sources (Tables and Views) drop-down list, and click the  icon to insert a new field below the selected field.


Figure: DATA SOURCES tab: ADVANCED mode

Select the appropriate data from the drop-down lists and click CONTINUE TO FIELDS.


Figure: DATA SOURCES tab: ADVANCED mode: Joining Fields

The following table describes the fields under the DATA SOURCES tab.

FIELDDESCRIPTION
Primary Table Drop-Down MenuLists all the configured Data Sources. Select the Data Source from the drop-down list that you want to join with the Data Source that you previously selected.
Primary Key Drop-Down MenuLists the fields for the Data Source that you selected from the Primary Table drop-down menu. Select the field from the drop-down list.
Foreign Table Drop-Down MenuDisplays the Data Source that you previously selected.
Foreign Key Drop-Down MenuLists the fields for the Data Source that is displayed in Foreign Table drop-down menu. Select the field from the drop-down list.
Join Field Drop-Down MenuLists the options to join the fields that you selected in Primary Key and Foreign Key drop-down menus. Select the option from the drop-down list.

Click the Delete icon to remove the selected field.

Click the Insert Field Above icon to insert a new field above the selected field.

Click the Insert Field Below icon to insert a new field below the selected field.

Click the icon to add additional Data Sources and Fields.

SIMPLE

Click the button to access the SIMPLE mode of selecting Data Sources.

CONTINUE TO FIELDS

Click the button to access the FIELDS tab.
CONTINUE TO FIELDSClick the button to access the FIELDS tab.
 FIELDS

Under the FIELDS tab, you can select the fields that you want to show in the report.

FIELDS tab
Figure: FIELDS tab

The following table describes the fields under the FIELDS tab.

FieldDescription
Report Designer's Toolbar

Enables you to perform various functions on the reports, such as, create, save, print, e-mail, export and so on. 

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Report Designer's Toolbar

Figure: Report Designer's Toolbar

The following table describes the icons on the Report Designer's Toolbar:

FieldDescription

Click the icon to create a new report.

Click the icon to save the report.

Click the icon to save the report with a new name.

Click the icon to save the report in PDF format.

Click the icon to save the report in HTML format.

Click the icon to view the report in SQL mode.

Click the icon to export the report as a CSV file.

Click the icon to export the report in Microsoft Excel.

Click the icon to export the report in Microsoft Word.

Click the icon to save the report in XML format.

Results

Select the number of rows that you want to display in the list report.

Click the icon to e-mail the report.
RecordsSpecify the number of records that you want to display in your report.
FieldLists the configured fields related to the category that you selected under DATA SOURCES tab. From the drop-down list, select the field that you want to view in the report.
DescriptionDisplays a new title for the field that you added.
SortSelect the check box to sort the fields from A to Z.
VGSelect the check box to view the field in a group.
ASelect the box to perform calculations, such as +, -, x, % and so on.
Function

Lists the configured functions that are based on the type of data that you access. The functions enable you to perform calculations on the data. There are three types of functions that can be available based on the Data Source you selected:

  • Text functions
  • Date/Time functions
  • Numeric functions

For more information about the functions, 

 See Description
FieldDescription

Average

Averages the values in a column.

Count

Counts the number of values in a column.

Count Distinct

Counts the number of distinct values in a column.

Maximum

Takes Maximum value of a field.

Minimum

Takes Minimum value of a field .

Sum

Adds the values in a column.

Sum Distinct

Adds the rows with distinct values in a column.

Group

Groups field values together to get the aggregate value.

Days OldCalculates the number of days from the present day.
Sum (Days Old)Adds the number of days from the present day.

From the drop-down list, select the appropriate function.

Format
Lists the configured formats to display the data. There are three types of functions that can be available based on the data source you selected:
  • Numeric formats
  • Date/Time formats

For more information about the functions, 

 See Description
FieldDescription
0,000Displays as a whole number.
0,000.00Displays the number with two decimal points.
$0.00Displays the currency with two decimal points
$/100Displays the (number/100) in currency format.
0.0Displays the number with one decimal point.
0.00Displays the number with two decimal points.
0.000Displays the number with three decimal points.
0%Displays the number in a percentage format.
% of Group (with rounding)Displays the percentage of a group. The round up of the decimal points are done to only one decimal point. For example, 1.112% is rounded up to 1.1%.
% of GroupCalculates the percentage of the row value to the total value of the group.
GaugeDisplays the value in a linear gauge.
Gauge (variable)Displays the values on a linear gauge where upper and lower range limits varies based on the subsequent values. The gauge operates on some significant value ranges, such as 0 to 100, or 10 to 10,000, or 100 to 10,000, and so on.
Dash gaugeDisplays the value on a radial gauge where the upper and lower range limits are based on the higher number of significant digits. For example, if a value 1,043 is shown on the gauge, the range is displayed from 0 to 10,000.
Short DateDisplays the date in a mm/dd/yyyy format. For example,03/30/2016.
Long DateDisplays the date in a week, month, numeric day and the year format. For example, Monday, May 09, 2016.
Short TimeDisplays the time as hh:mm AM/PM. For example, 02:33 AM.
Long TimeDisplays the time as hh:mm:ss AM/PM. For example, 02:33:30 AM.
Full (Short)Displays the long date format with short time format. For example, Monday, May 09, 2016 02:33 AM.
Full (Long)Displays the long date format with long time format. For example, Monday, May 09, 2016 02:33:30 AM.
D&T (Short)Displays the short date format with short time format. For example, 03/30/2016 02:33 AM.
D&T (Long)Displays the short date format with long time format. For example, 03/30/2016 02:33:30 AM.
From the drop-down list, select the Format in which you want to view the data.

Click the Delete icon to remove the selected field.

Click the Insert Field Above icon to insert a new field above the selected field.

Click the Insert Field Below icon to insert a new field below the selected field.

Click the Advanced Field Settings icon to set advance settings related to the field. 

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The following table describes the fields on this page:

FieldDescription
Column GroupEnter a label name for the column. If more than one column have the same label, the columns are displayed in a group under the label.
Break Page After VG (PDF)Select the check box to add a page break in the PDF report, each time a different value is detected in the field.
Multiline HeaderSelect the check box to display the header with multiple lines, if the header length is greater than the width that is set for each column.
Hide this fieldCheck the check box to hide the field when the report is displayed.
SeparatorCheck the check box to visually group the fields.
Sort (z-a)Check the check box to sort the fields in descending order.
ItalicCheck the check box to display the values of the field in Italic.
BoldCheck the check box to display the values of the field in Bold.
WidthEnter the width of the column in Pixel.
Label JustificationClick the box to set the alignment of the Label to Left, Right or Middle.
Value JustificationClick the box to set the alignment of the values in the column to Left, Right or Middle.
SubreportSelect the drill-down report from the drop-down list. The list contains the reports for which drill-down keys are set. If you select Automatic, the sub report gets selected automatically by matching the drill-down keys to the fields.
Drill-Down StyleSelect the drill-down style to view the sub report.
UrlSpecify a URL that you want to appear in the field.
Subtotal FunctionSelect a customized function from the list that you want to display with the field. If you select Expression, enter an expression for the subtotal.
Gradient Cells ShadingSelect the check box to choose Gradient color for shading of the cells.
Text HighlightEnables you to specify a syntax to highlight the text for a given range. The syntax format is a to b:Color, where a to b specifies the range of text and Color specifies the color that you want to highlight the text.
Cell HighlightEnables you to highlight the cell for a given range.
Value RangesEnables you to specify a syntax for the text that appears when the column is filled with a specific range of numbers. The syntax format is a to b:Color, where a to b specifies the range of numbers and Color specifies the text that appears when the column is filled with the range of numbers.
ExpressionEnables you to define a customized mathematical or SQL expression to display as the value of the cells.
Expression TypeSelect the expression type for the expression that you defined in the Expression field.
Group By ExpressionSelect the check box to include the field in a group
OKClick the button to save the settings.

Drag this icon to change the field order.
Add SubtotalsSelect the check box to view total count under each numeric column.
Hide GridSelect the check box to hide the report.
QUICK ADD

Click the button to quickly add multiple fields to the report at the same time.

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On this pop-up page, select the fields that you want to add in your report, and then click OK.

ADD PIVOT

Click this button to generate a pivot report along with the tabular report. 

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REMOVE ALLClick this button to remove the field values.
DESIGN FORM

Click this button to design a form. 

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CONTINUE TO SUMMARYClick this button to access the SUMMARY tab.
PREVIEWClick this button to get a preview of the report that you designed.
 SUMMARY

Under the SUMMARY tab, you can create a table that summarizes the fields you have selected using different functions, such as Average, Count, Maximum, and so on. You can also make a group of fields by choosing the Group option from the Function drop-down list.

Figure: SUMMARY tab

The following table describes the fields under the SUMMARY tab:

FieldDescription
Report Designer's Toolbar

Enables you to perform various functions on the reports, such as, create, save, print, e-mail, export and so on. 

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The following table describes the icons on the toolbar:

FieldDescription

Click the icon to create a new report.

Click the icon to save the report.

Click the icon to save the report with a new name.

Click the icon to save the report in PDF format.

Click the icon to save the report in HTML format.

Click the icon to view the report in SQL mode.

Click the icon to export the report as a CSV file.

Click the icon to export the report in Microsoft Excel.

Click the icon to export the report in Microsoft Word.

Click the icon to save the report in XML format.

Results

Select the number of rows that you want to display in the list report.

Click the icon to e-mail the report.
TitleSpecify the title of the report.
RecordsSpecify the number of records that you want to display in your report.
FieldLists the configured fields related to the Data Sources that you selected under DATA SOURCES tab. From the drop-down list, select the field that you want to view in the report.
DescriptionDisplays a new title for the field that you added.
SortSelect the check box to sort the fields from A to Z.
VGSelect the check box to view the field in a group.
ASelect the box to perform calculations such as +, -, x, % and so on.
Function

Lists the configured functions that are based on the type of data that you access. From the drop-down list, select the appropriate function.

FormatLists the configured formats to display the data. From the  drop-down list, select the Format in which you want to view the data.

Click the Delete icon to remove the selected field.

Click the Insert Field Above icon to insert a new field above the selected field.

Click the Insert Field Below icon to insert a new field below the selected field.

Click the Advanced Field Settings icon to set advance settings related to the field. 

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The following table describes the fields on this page:

FieldDescription
Column GroupEnter a label name for the column. If more than one column have the same label, the columns are displayed in a group under the label.
Break Page After VG (PDF)Select the check box to add a page break in the PDF report, each time a different value is detected in the field.
Multiline HeaderSelect the check box to display the header with multiple lines, if the header length is greater than the width that is set for each column.
Hide this fieldCheck the check box to hide the field when the report is displayed.
SeparatorCheck the check box to visually group the fields.
Sort (z-a)Check the check box to sort the fields in descending order.
ItalicCheck the check box to display the values of the field in Italic.
BoldCheck the check box to display the values of the field in Bold.
WidthEnter the width of the column in Pixel.
Label JustificationClick the box to set the alignment of the Label to Left, Right or Middle.
Value JustificationClick the box to set the alignment of the values in the column to Left, Right or Middle.
SubreportSelect the drill-down report from the drop-down list. The list contains the reports for which drill-down keys are set. If you select Automatic, the subreport gets selected automatically by matching the drill-down keys to the fields.
Drill-Down StyleSelect the drill-down style to view the subreport.
UrlSpecify a URL that you want to appear in the field.
Subtotal FunctionSelect a customized function from the list that you want to display with the field. If you select Expression, enter an expression for the subtotal.
Gradient Cells ShadingSelect the check box to choose Gradient color for shading of the cells.
Text HighlightEnables you to specify a syntax to highlight the text for a given range. The syntax format is a to b:Color, where a to b specifies the range of text and Color specifies the color that you want to highlight the text.
Cell HighlightEnables you to highlight the cell for a given range.
Value RangesEnables you to specify a syntax for the text that appears when the column is filled with a specific range of numbers. The syntax format is a to b:Color, where a to b specifies the range of numbers and Color specifies the text that appears when the column is filled with the range of numbers.
ExpressionEnables you to define a customized mathematical or SQL expression to display as the value of the cells.
Expression TypeSelect the expression type for the expression that you defined in the Expression field.
Group By ExpressionSelect the check box to include the field in a group.
OKClick the button to save the settings.

Drag this icon to change the field order.
Add SubtotalsSelect the check box to view total count under each numeric column.
Add DeltasSelect the check box to display the change in a quantity with respect to the original quantity. In the report, the change in quantity is displayed in parenthesis.
Hide GridSelect the check box to hide the summary report.
CONTINUE TO CHARTClick this button to access the CHART tab.
PREVIEWClick this button to get a preview of the report that you designed.
 CHART

Under the CHART tab, you can create charts by using the data that you selected under the  DATA SOURCES tab and add them to your report.

Figure: CHART tab

Select the chart type from the Chart Type drop-down list:

  •  Bar

    Bar Chart
    Figure: Bar Chart

    The following table describes the fields in the Bar Chart:

    FieldDescription
    TitleEnter a title for the chart. The title is displayed above the chart.
    RecordsEnter the maximum number of records that you want to include in the chart.
    LabelSelect a field from the drop-down list, to use its data in X-axis of the chart.
    Function

    Lists the configured functions that are based on the type of data that you access. From the drop-down list, select the appropriate function.

    Format

    Lists the configured formats to display the data. From the drop-down list, select the Format in which you want to view the data.

    SortSelect the check box to sort the fields from A to Z.
    Sort (z-a)Select the check box to sort the fields in descending order.
    ValueSelect a field from the drop-down list, to use its data in Y-axis of the chart.
    Advanced Properties
    SeparatorSelect a field from the drop-down list, to separate the data in multiple groups.
    Line valueIf Show Pareto check box is selected,this will set an alternate metric to display on the trend line
    Show LegendCheck the check box to display the values given with Separator field, as legends below the chart. The color of the legends are same as the color shown in the Bar chart.
    Legend positionSelect the position of the legends from the drop-down list. You can position the legends to the left, right, bottom or top of the chart.
    Show ParetoSelect the check box to superimpose a Trend chart on the Bar chart.
    StackedCheck this check box to show the bars in stacks, if they are in same group.
    HorizontalSelect the check box to rotate the bars 90 degrees. The bars will originate from the left (Y-axis) and will be parallel to the X-axis.
    Shade Area Under LineSelect the check box to make the area under trend line, semi-transparent.
    Label Title (Bottom)Enter a label name for the bottom section of the chart.
    Value Title (Left)Enter a label name for the left section of the chart. The data displayed on the left margin, describes the position of the bars.
    Value Title (Right)Enter a label name for the right section of the chart. The data displayed on the left margin, describes the trend line.
    Scale %Enter the percentage to scale the bar charts. The size of the bars are displayed as per the percentage that you specify. If you do not specify a percentage, by default, the scale size is selected to 100%.
    Target ReportSelect the subreport from the drop-down list that you want to show on the bar chart.
    CONTINUE TO GAUGEClick the button to access the GAUGE tab.
    PREVIEWClick the button to preview the bar chart that you designed.
  •  Pie

    Pie Chart
    Figure: Pie Chart

    The following table describes the fields in the Pie Chart:

    FieldDescription
    TitleEnter a title for the chart. The title is displayed above the chart.
    RecordsEnter the maximum number of records that you want to include in the chart.
    LabelSelect the field that you want to use as the label for the slices of the pie.
    ValueSelect the data metric for the chart. This displays the data for each slice of the pie.
    Function

    Lists the configured functions that are based on the type of data that you access. From the drop-down list, select the appropriate function.

    Format

    Lists the configured formats to display the data. From the drop-down list, select the Format in which you want to view the data.

    SortSelect the check box to sort the fields from A to Z.
    Sort (z-a)Select the check box to sort the fields in descending order.

    Advanced Properties

    SeparatorSelect a field from the drop-down list, to separate the data in multiple charts based on the filed values.
    Show LegendCheck the check box to display the values given with Separator field, as legends below the chart. The color of the legends are same as the color shown in the Pie chart.
    Legend positionSelect the position of the legends from the drop-down list. You can position the legends to the left, right, bottom or top of the chart.
    Explode largest sliceSelect this check box to separate the largest slice from the chart.
    Show PercentageSelect this check box to view the percentage value for each slice of the Pie chart.
    Show Value LabelsSelect this check box to view the numeric value for each slice.
    Show Slice LabelsSelect this check box to view the text value for each slice.
    Combine Bottom %Enter the percentage in the text box, if you want to combine the slices with less percentage, until they are greater or equal to the percentage you have entered.
    Chart TypeSelect the chart type as per your preference. You can select between Pie or Doughnut.
    Scale %Enter the percentage to scale the Pie chart. The size of the chart is displayed as per the percentage that you specify. If you do not specify a percentage, by default, the scale size is selected to 100%.
    Target ReportSelect the subreport from the drop-down list that you want to show on the Pie chart.
    CONTINUE TO GAUGEClick the button to access the GAUGE tab.
    PREVIEWClick the button to preview the Pie chart that you designed.
  •  Funnel

    Funnel Chart
    Figure: Funnel Chart

    The following table describes the fields in the Funnel Chart:

    FieldDescription
    TitleEnter a title for the chart. The title is displayed above the chart.
    RecordsEnter the maximum number of records that you want to include in the chart.
    LabelSelect the field that you want to use as the label for the slices of the Funnel chart.
    ValueSelect the data metric for the chart. This displays the data for each slice of the Funnel chart.
    Function

    Lists the configured functions that are based on the type of data that you access. From the drop-down list, select the appropriate function.

    Format

    Lists the configured formats to display the data. From the drop-down list, select the Format in which you want to view the data.

    SortSelect the check box to sort the fields from A to Z.
    Sort (z-a)Select the check box to sort the fields in descending order.

    Advanced Properties

    Show PercentageSelect this check box to view the percentage value for each slice of the Funnel chart.
    Show Value LabelsSelect this check box to view the numeric value for each slice.
    Show Slice LabelsSelect this check box to view the text value for each slice.
    Scale %Enter the percentage to scale the Funnel chart. The size of the chart is displayed as per the percentage that you specify. If you do not specify a percentage, by default, the scale size is selected to 100%.
    Target ReportSelect the subreport from the drop-down list that you want to show on the Funnel chart.
    CONTINUE TO GAUGEClick the button to access the GAUGE tab.
    PREVIEWClick the button to preview the Funnel chart that you designed.
  •  Visualization

    Visualization Chart
    Figure: Visualization Chart

    The following table describes the fields on the Visualization Chart:

    FieldDescription
    TitleEnter a title for the chart. The title is displayed above the chart.
    RecordsEnter the maximum number of records that you want to include in the chart.
    Select Report

    From the list of chart templates, select the chart template that you want to add in your report. For more information about the chart templates, click the  icon available below each template.

    CONTINUE TO GAUGEClick the button to access the GAUGE tab.
    PREVIEWClick the button to preview the Visualization chart that you designed.
 GAUGE

Under the GAUGE tab, you can create a list of Gauges and add them to your report.

GAUGE tab
Figure: GAUGE tab

The following table describes the fields under the GAUGE tab:

FieldDescription
Report Designer's Toolbar

Enables you to perform various functions on the reports such as, create, save, print, e-mail, export and so on. 

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Report Designer's Toolbar
Figure: Report Designer's Toolbar

The following table describes the icons on the Report Designer's Toolbar.

FieldDescription

Click the icon to create a new report.

Click the icon to save the report.

Click the icon to save the report with a new name.

Click the icon to save the report in PDF format.

Click the icon to save the report in HTML format.

Click the icon to view the report in SQL mode.

Click the icon to export the report as a CSV file.

Click the icon to export the report in Microsoft Excel.

Click the icon to export the report in Microsoft Word.

Click the icon to save the report in XML format.

Results

Select the number of rows that you want to display in the list report.

Click the icon to e-mail the report.
TitleEnter the title for the selected Gauge.
ResultsSelect the number of Gauges that you want to display in your report.
NameSelect the name of the field that is used as the grouping field of the Gauge.
ValueSelect the name of the field that is used as the data points of the Gauge. The values are displayed in numeric numbers.
FunctionLists the configured functions that are based on the type of data that you access. From the drop-down list, select the appropriate function.
FormatLists the configured formats to display the data. From the drop-down list, select the Format in which you want to view the data.
SortSelect the name of the field that is used to sort the data.
Sort (z-a)Select the check box to sort the data in descending order.
MinimumEnter the lower limit of the value that you want to display on the Gauge.
MaximumEnter the upper limit of the value that you want to display on the Gauge.
ColorEnter specific colors or color range for the Value bar. The color selection is applicable to the gauge styles such as, LinearRadial and Radial 2.
Gauge StyleSelect the Gauge styles that you want to display in your report. The available gauge styles are LinearRadial, Animated Half Circle, Logarithmic, and Radial 2.
Show values in currency formatCheck the check box to display the values in a currency format.
Target reportSelect the a drill-down report based on the field that you selected in the Name field.
EffectSelect the effect that you want to set for the Target report. The Effect option enables you to choose, how the target report is displayed on the Gauge.
CONTINUE TO MAPClick the button to access the MAP tab.
PREVIEWClick the button to get a preview of the Gauge that you designed.
 MAP

Under the MAP tab, you can design your report and view the report details on a map.

MAP tab
Figure: MAP tab

The following table describes the fields under the MAP tab:

FieldDescription
Map TypeSelect the Map type on which you want to display your data. The available Map types are World, Europe, USA, and Australia.
Zoom To DataSelect the check box to zoom to the location where the data is available.
Shaded Region
CountrySelect the field where country data is located.
ShadingSelect the field that you want to use for shading. The field only contains the numeric data.
FunctionSelect the function that you want to use for shading. The field only contains the numeric data.
Target reportSelect a subreport that you want to use for this map. The drill-down key for the subreport corresponds to the Country field.
EffectSelect the effect from the drop-down list. The subreport is displayed on the map based on the effect that you selected.
Fill Color From/ToSelect the gradient colors for the shaded region.
LabelEnter the text that you want to display for the legends.
Indicator Bar
CitySelect the field where city data is located. Indicator bars are displayed with the data when you point your mouse pointer on the city.
Postal codeSelect the field where postal code data is located.  Indicator bars are displayed with the data when you point your mouse pointer on the postal code.
LatitudeSelect the field where latitude data is located.
LongitudeSelect the field where longitude data is located.
ValueSelect the field that you want to use in the indicator bar. The field only contains the numeric data.
FunctionSelect the function that you want to use in the indicator bar. The field only contains the numeric data.
Target reportSelect a subreport that you want to use for this map.
EffectSelect the effect from the drop-down list. The subreport is displayed on the map based on the effect that you selected.
LabelEnter the text that you want to display for the indicator bars.
CONTINUE TO MISCClick the button to access the MISC tab.
 MISC

Under the MISC tab, you can add a title, description, header, and footer to the report. You can also create drill-downs and provide share access of the report.

MISC tab
Figure: MISC tab

The following table describes the fields under the MISC tab:

FieldDescription
Report Header Image JustificationSelect the box to set the alignment of the Report Header image to Left, Middle or Right.
TitleEnter the title of the report.
DescriptionEnter the description of the report.
Report HeaderEnter the Header information of the report.
Page HeaderEnter the Header information of the page.
FooterEnter the Footer information of the report.
Limit Outputs to CSVCheck the check box to limit the outputs to the CSV format.
Share WithSelect the Users from the drop-down list, with whom you want to share your report. 
The Share With drop-down allows you to share your report with:
  • Everyone - You can share this report with all users .
  • Users with specific roles - You can share this report with the users who have specific roles. For example, if you select Asset_Access_Template, the report can be shared with the users who have access to Asset management module.
  • Specific users - You can share this report with specific users.
RightsSelect the Access rights for each user from the drop-down list.

The Rights drop-down allows you to provide the Users with different levels of access. The levels of access you can allow are as follows:

  • ... - No access rights are provided to this report.
  • None - If selected, the report is not available to the users.
  • Full access - If selected, the users can view, modify, and save changes in the report.
  • Read only - If selected, the users can view, add or remove filters, and modify the existing filter values. Users can also modify the existing report and save it as a new report.
  • View only - If selected, the user can view the report but can not modify or save changes in the report.
  • Locked  - If selected, the user can view the report and modify existing filter values, but they cannot add or remove filters or fields, and they cannot save changes to the report. Users also can not change the column or operator of the filters.
OwnerDisplays the name of the user who created the report. The field is available for the User with administrator access.
Drill-Down keysSelect the drill-down keys using which you want to create a sub-report. 
A drill-down key is a field which the sub-report looks through, to match values when it is passed a value by some other report. 
You can either select one drill-down key or both of them. A sub-report with one key set will search through the first drill-down key for a match. A sub-report with both drill-down keys searches through the first field, get the matches and then searches those matches for values in the second drill-down key field. 
 
Ignore First KeyCheck the check box to ignore the first drill-down key. If you ignore the first drill-down key, a sub-report with the second drill-down key will search through the second field for a match.
ScheduleSelect the scheduled Date and Time.
Repeat typeSelect the repeat frequency of the e-mail from the drop-down list.
Send Email asSelect the format of the e-mail from the drop-down list.
RecipientsEnter the recipients of the e-mail, separated by comma.
CONTINUE TO STYLEClick the button to access the STYLE tab.
 STYLE

Under the STYLE tab, you can customize your reports. You can also change the color of the border, header, rows, items, and so on.

STYLE tab
Figure: STYLE tab

The following table describes the fields under the STYLE tab.

FieldDescription
Border ColorSelect the border color for the grid cells.
Header ColorSelect the background color of the column headers. If Visual Grouping (VG) is selected for the fields, the color is set for all the column headers in the group.
Header foreground colorSelect the text color for all the column headers.
Item colorSelect the background color of the odd numbered report items.
Item foreground colorSelect the text color for all the report items.
Alternating item colorSelect the background color of the even numbered report items.
Restore DefaultClick the button to restore the default settings.
Landscape printingSelect the check box to print the report in Landscape mode.
Show page numberSelect the check box to show page numbers on the printed report.
Show date and timeSelect the check box to show date and time on the printed report.
Use paginationSelect the check box to use pagination in the reports.
Add bookmark for each visual groupSelect the check box to apply book mark for each visual group. This is applicable to reports exported in PDF format.
Page Break after Visual Groups (PDF)Select the check box to apply the page break, so that each Visual Group gets its own page when the report is exported.
Minimize Grid WidthSelect the check box to adjust the margins of the grid to match the size of the content.
All field headers boldSelect the check box to make the text of all the filter headers, Bold.
All field headers italicSelect the check box to make the text of all the filter headers, Italic.
Remove Headers for CSV ExportSelect the check box to remove the headers when the report is exported in CSV format.
Columns WidthEnter the width of the columns in Pixel.
Visual Group StyleSelect the style of the Visual Group from the drop-down list.
Items Per Page (in Viewer)Enter the number of items that you want to view in each page in the Report Viewer.
Pivot columns per exported pageEnter the number of Pivot columns for each page.
Report OrderEnables you to reorder the items that are included in the report.
Field/Value column pairsEnables you to set the field value style for multiple columns displaying in one row.
Show main report in Field/Value StyleSelect the check box if you want to view all the detail grid by using the field value style that is set in the Field/Value column pairs field.
Show Summary report in Field/Value StyleSelect the check box if you want to view the summary report by using the field value style that is set in the Field/Value column pairs field.
CONTINUE TO FILTERSClick the button to access the FILTERS tab.
 FILTERS

Under the FILTERS tab, the fields of the data sources that are selected under the DATA SOURCES tab can be filtered so that only relevant data can appear in the final report.

FILTERS tab
Figure: FILTERS tab

The following table describes the fields under the FILTERS tab:

FieldDescription
Report Designer's Toolbar

Enables you to perform various functions on the reports, such as create, save, print, e-mail, export, and so on. 

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Report Designer's Toolbar
Figure: Report Designer's Toolbar

The following table describes the icons on the Report Designer's Toolbar.

FieldDescription

Click the icon to create a new report.

Click the icon to save the report.

Click the icon to save the report with a new name.

Click the icon to save the report in PDF format.

Click the icon to save the report in HTML format.

Click the icon to view the report in SQL mode.

Click the icon to export the report as a CSV file.

Click the icon to export the report in Microsoft Excel.

Click the icon to export the report in Microsoft Word.

Click the icon to save the report in XML format.

Click the icon to e-mail the report.

Results

Select the number of rows that you want to display in the list report.
Filter FieldLists the Data Sources and the fields that are selected under the DATA SOURCES and FIELDS tabs. Select the field that you want to filter from the drop-down list.
OperatorLists the filter options that can be applied on the field selected in the Filter Field. Select the operator from the drop-down list.
Value(s)Enter a value that matches with the option that you selected in the Operator field.
DescriptionEnter the description of the field.
BlankSelect the check box to view the data that matches with the Filter Field and Value(s) fields or blank or null.
ParamCheck the check box to display the filtered report in the report viewer and to change the filter value in Value(s) field.

Click the Delete icon to remove the selected field.

Click the Insert Field Above icon to insert a new field above the selected field.

Click the Insert Field Below icon to insert a new field below the selected field.

Drag this icon to change the field order.
Show Filters in Report DescriptionSelect the check box to display the Filters in the Description field of the report when the report is generated or exported.
Require Parameters in ViewerSelect the number of parameters that you want to view in the report viewer.
Filter LogicEnables you to create a custom logic to show the filters in the report. For example, if the logic is set as (1 OR 2) AND (3 OR 4), the results are filtered conditionally based on meeting either Filter 1 or Filter 2 and Filter 3 or Filter 4. 
By default, the filter logic is set to (1 AND 2 AND 3 AND 4.....n).
PREVIEWClick this button to get a preview of the report that you designed.
 PREVIEW

Under the PREVIEW tab, you can preview the report that you designed. You can also view the charts, summaries, maps, gauges and all other properties that are set by you. You can edit the data under other tabs and preview the modified report under PREVIEW tab.

PREVIEW tab
Figure: PREVIEW tab

Note:

To view the report that you created, see Viewing Reports_Procurement.