This section gives access to the list of reporting tools which allows you to create and read, update, delete, and copy reports based on available runtime environments.
There are two main report applications:
- Manage Pages
- Manage Reports
In this unit, we focus on managing pages.
In the context of report modeling, there are several objects and elements you must configure to effectively create and manage reports. These objects are essential for creating structured, informative, and interactive reports within your environment. Here’s a comprehensive overview:
Key Components of Report Modeling
Runtime Environment
Essential Requirement: Before you can begin report modeling, you must have an activated runtime environment.
Purpose: Serves as the foundational backdrop where reports and pages are created and managed.
Pages and Reports
Page Creation: The first step in report modeling is to create a page or a report. In practice, a report is often composed of multiple pages.
Focus: Typically, when discussing reports, the primary focus is on the individual pages that make up the report.
Page Elements
Once you have a runtime environment and a page created, you can start adding various elements to the page to present data and insights effectively.
Page Types
There are two types of pages:
- Standalone definition
- Report-Owned page definition
The Standalone page is not attached to a report, while creating this page we do not have to specify the report.
In the Report-Owned page, the report ID is added. So when you open the report, the pages are shown or attached as part of the report.
In the Manage page, we can add the report element. Then in the field section, we can restrict the output by specifying the field and selection values.
Managing Pages
These are step by process to create and manage pages.
- From the Homepage, go to Report Application Group
- In the Manage Pages application, choose Create from the toolbar.
- In the displayed popup window, select an environment in field Runtime Environment.
- Select the Report ID to be used if you are creating a page attached to a report. Otherwise, you can leave the report empty to create a standalone page.
- Choose Continue.
- Maintain the attributes in the General Information section.
This video covers all relevant steps for stand-alone and process owned page creation.
There are two types of pages:
- Standalone definition
- Report Owned page definition
The standalone page is not attached to a report, while creating this page we do not have to specify the report.
In the report owned page, the report ID is added. So when you open the report the pages will be shown or attached as part of report.
In the manage page, we can add report element. Then in the field section we can restrict the output by specifying the field and selection values.