Introduction to Report module
The Reports enables users to generate PDF and text reports, interact with XML and JSON files, consume web services, and provide data to external applications. The intuitive configuration workflow simplifies the process of creating report forms, saving and visualizing reports, and generating WebData definitions.
In addition to promoting data exchange between systems by allowing users to publish and consume WebData objects, the Reports module also supports runtime execution, integration with PDF viewers and web services, and customizable advanced features. This page includes a dedicated section on troubleshooting and best practices for the Reports module, covering common issues, solutions, recommendations, and dataset report runtime attributes.
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Purpose and Key Concepts
The Reports module's purpose is to provide resources for data-driven decision-making. The concepts in the following ease the Reports module understanding:
Forms
Report Forms are Rich Text documents that can be saved to disk or visualized in displays. The content can include real-time tag values, tables, and symbols. These forms can be saved as Text or PDF files.
WebData
Web Data encapsulates everything needed to exchange JSON, XML, or HTML data with other applications or save its contents to a file. Web Data objects can also be used in displays, enabling interaction with web services and REST APIs.
Understanding the Report module
Overview
This module gathers data from several sources and levels coming from different locations. This data is organized and transformed from these data into relevant information, providing a valuable resource for the decision-making process.
Features Highlights
- PDF and Text Reports: Generate visually appealing and informative reports in PDF or text format with FactoryStudio. These reports come complete with charts, tables, and other graphical elements, allowing users to effectively communicate insights from your data.
- Forms: Design customizable and interactive forms with FactoryStudio to display real-time or historical data and capture user input. This feature streamlines data presentation and management.
- WebData: With FactoryStudio, users can exchange data between external applications or services using web-based communication protocols like HTTP and RESTful APIs.
- XML and JSON Support: Easily exchange data between FactoryStudio and external systems. This module supports importing and exporting information in standard XML and JSON formats, facilitating seamless data integration and management across various systems.
- Web Services Integration: FactoryStudio's Report module offers robust capabilities to interact with external applications or systems. This integration allows FactoryStudio to access, manipulate, and share data in real-time using standardized communication protocols like HTTP and RESTful APIs. It ensures compatibility with diverse software systems such as ERP, BI tools, and custom applications, thereby enhancing data sharing and collaboration.
- Scheduling and Notifications: Keep stakeholders informed by setting up report schedules and email notifications in FactoryStudio. These automated processes ensure the timely delivery of reports, providing recipients with essential insights and updates.
- Template Customization: FactoryStudio's Report module also offers a feature to create and modify report templates. This capability ensures that users can meet specific project requirements, guaranteeing consistent and accurate data presentation.
- Architecture Implementation: FactoryStudio's web services integration is designed to support various architectural implementations, including Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) and microservices. This adaptability allows for easy integration within existing IT infrastructures. It also addresses the unique requirements of each project, paving the way for a scalable and modular approach to system design.
Configuring the Report Module
Configuration Workflow
Reports module configuration workflow | |
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Action | Where |
Create Report Forms | Reports → Forms. Learn more at Report Forms. |
Manage WebData Definitions | Reports → WebData. Learn more at WebData. |
Customize Report Forms | Reports → Forms Editor. Learn more at Forms Editor. |
Manage WebData scripts | Reports → WebData Code Editor. Learn more at WebData Editor. |
You can also manage and control report entries in the Reports Monitor page.
Troubleshooting and Best Practices
Troubleshooting and Common #Issues
The Report module may encounter some issues in its operation. Here are some common issues and their troubleshooting:
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Best Practices and #Recommendations
To ensure the smooth operation of the Report module, follow these best practices:
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Report Runtime Attributes
The Report namespace exposes properties and methods of the .NET objects used by the Dataset Module execution. For more information on namespaces and objects, go to Objects and Namespaces.
This section describes only some commonly used properties, for the full list properties and methods, go to the Namespaces Reference.
Report Module Properties examples | ||
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Property | Type | Description |
T.Modules.Report | RunObj | Class for Report operation. |
ReportItem.Append | int | Indicates whether the report will be overwritten or appended on Save commands |
ReportItem.Category | string | ReadOnly property with categories configured on Report object. |
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