Filter-based Report Template

When you add or edit a report, the Report Manager detail window includes properties for the specific type of report.

All report types include the following toolbar buttons:

·         Save and Close: Save changes and close the report.

·         Run: Run the report and open the contents of the report in a new window.

·         Export...: Export the report to an XML file, which may be later imported on the same or another system.

The following figure  shows the detail window for a Filter-based Report Template. Complete the fields according to the descriptions in Table 13-1.

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The fields in this window are explained below.

Filter-based Report Template Settings

Field

Description

Name

Enter a unique name for the report.

Max results

The number of results displayed in the report. The value -1 retrieves unlimited results.

Item type

The type of category to build the filter based report on.

Edit Filter...

 Defines the filter, similar to filters available in the toolbar. See Using Filters.

Report Settings...

Report generation options, which are the same as when generating a report from one of the other modules. For more information see Creating Reports.

Variable Parameters...

Lists parameters for the report. The selected parameters will prompt the user to provide values for them when the report is run. Data will be retrieved based on the parameter values.

Edit Columns...

 Select the columns used in the report. Use the Up and Down buttons to reorder the columns for the report.

Note  The filter-based reports have an additional field of Location that enables the user to retrieve reports on the devices or events in the user’s assigned location.
(See the figure below.) This is based on the system configuration settings. For more on this, see Logins Settings.

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See also:

Using the Report Manager

Defining Reports (Report Manager)