Free Format Controls/ Objects
Introduction
Besides the standard delivered templates there is also the capability to create your own free format report. These new free format report can then be used to generate new Template by the Administrator. New report can be created such as 2 Tables, 2 tables and a linked chart. A number of controls can be added into the report and these are detailed below. In addition the controls can be linked to each other, such that a selection of an item in one control can update the details in one or any number of other controls, it can also be used to update the POV for the whole report if required.You can Format a Free Format Report in Design Mode. Design Mode is Turned on by clicking the Edit Layout buton.
The different objects/ controls
- Add: To add a Control click on + Add Control and choose the desired Control and enter the Basic Parameters. Read more about these parameters in the available Controls Section
| Control | Usage |
|---|---|
| Table | Create a column based on a row and column list |
| Bars and Line Chart | Create an object that consists of a line chart a bar chart or a combination of both |
| Bridge | Create a bridge by using a Begin and End List and list based on movement. This can be calculated automatically or manually created |
| Multiple Scenario Chart | Create a chart where a combination of different scenario can be used |
| Value Tree | Create a chart that makes use of a tree view to show the coloration between different accounts |
| Tile | Create a chart where a number can be combined with a variance and a little trend line. Also linking from the tile to a different report can be done |
| Gauge | Create a chart that shows how far or close to the set boundaries the progress is |
| Pie Chart | Create a chart where it is visualized the size of selected items (size of entities in sales e.g.) |
| Web View | Can be used to show a web page |
| Image | Can be used to upload an image |
| Item Selector | Can be used to create a list where can be selected from. |
| Label | Can be used to create a label towards a combination of charts or just to write additional explanation |
| Link | Can be used to navigate to a different report |
| Container | Can be used to show that different objects belong together |
| News | Can be used to show news items in a report (often used on a Home Page report) |
| Comment | This gives the user the option to enter comments in the report |
| Precision and Scale | This gives the user the flexibility to select desired scaling and precision |
| Application info | This gives the user info when the application has been refreshed and what the license model is |