Transcript Title Slide - Midwest User Group
QAD Reporting Framework
Stacy Green, BravePoint MWUG Mar 2013
Agenda
Introduction What is it What’s included Sample Reports Creating a Simple Report Adding the Report to the Menu Questions and Answers Next Steps
Reporting Framework – What is it?
Better looking reports, including logos, font changes, barcodes, highlighting, totals, etc.
Use a browse or a query as the basis for the report Save Report Criteria to simplify entry Send reports directly to PDF or Excel Schedule jobs
Reporting Framework – Where to get it
Included as of QAD 2009, both Standard Edition and Enterprise Edition “Free” if you are current on QAD Maintenance Sample Reports – Included with QAD 2009, 2010 SE (.NET UI 2.9.1) – Otherwise, need to request Reporting Framework Source and Samples (currently version 1.3) from your QAD sales rep Possible to retro-fit it to QAD eB2.1 SP4 – QAD 2008 via a services engagement. Requires a schema change.
Reporting Framework – What’s Included
Standard Templates – – Browse Landscape • Columns, Columns Stepped, Labels, Letter, A4 – Portrait • Columns, Columns Stepped, Labels, Letter, A4 Sample Reports – – Print Bill of Lading (BOL) Print Call Quote – – – – Print Invoice Print Purchase Order Print Sales Order Print Work Order
Reporting Framework – Sample SO
1. Filter Page – Fill out filter, then click Run –
Reporting Framework – Sample SO
2. The page displays - ‘Document’ format –
Reporting Framework – Sample SO
3. Filter Page – Change Settings to PDF –
Reporting Framework – Sample SO
4. The page displays – PDF format –
Reporting Framework – Sample SO
5. Filter Page – Change Settings to Excel –
Reporting Framework – Sample SO
6. The page displays – Excel format
Basic Overview of Creating a Report
How to Set Up a Simple Report from a Browse
1. Report Resource Maintenance
How to Set Up a Simple Report from a Browse
2-1. Report Resource Designer (New)
How to Set Up a Simple Report from a Browse
2-2. Select the new Report Resource
How to Set Up a Simple Report from a Browse
2-3. Choose a Report Template
How to Set Up a Simple Report from a Browse
2-4. Select the Data Source
How to Set Up a Simple Report from a Browse
2-5. Select Layout
How to Set Up a Simple Report from a Browse
2-6. Select fields to include on the report
How to Set Up a Simple Report from a Browse
2-7. Select Field Order and Groups
How to Set Up a Simple Report from a Browse
2-8. Select Layout (Outline, Aligned)
How to Set Up a Simple Report from a Browse
2-9. Summary
How to Set Up a Simple Report from a Browse
2-10. Report Preview
How to Set Up a Simple Report from a Browse
2-11. Select Report Criteria
How to Set Up a Simple Report from a Browse
2-12. Save Report
How to Set Up a Simple Report from a Browse
2-13. Save Report As
How to Set Up a Simple Report from a Browse
2-14. Change Report Heading, etc.
How to Set Up a Simple Report from a Browse
2-15. Change Report Heading, etc. (c’td)
How to Set Up a Simple Report from a Browse
2-16. Move & Edit fields and labels as needed
How to Set Up a Simple Report from a Browse
2-17. Preview the report again
How to Set Up a Simple Report from a Browse
2-18. Preview the report again
How to Set Up a Simple Report from a Browse
2-19. View the Report
How to Set Up a Simple Report from a Browse
2-20. When editing is finished, Save
Modifying an Existing Sample Report
3-1. Report Resource Designer (Open)
Modifying an Existing Sample Report
3-2. Open the Sample Report
Modifying an Existing Sample Report
3-3. Save the Report under a different name Note: Recommend either xx or company name
Modifying an Existing Sample Report
3-4. Save the Report under a different name
Note: Is Default – check yes for your report
Modifying an Existing Sample Report
3-5. Click on Elements to change them Note: It may be a good idea to change field names, too!
Modifying an Existing Sample Report
3-5. Click on Elements to change them Change fonts, size, pictures, colors, etc
Modifying an Existing Sample Report
3-6. Select a “SubReport” to edit report detail
Modifying an Existing Sample Report
3-7. Drag the detail section line to add space
Modifying an Existing Sample Report
3-8. Click Controls
Modifying an Existing Sample Report
3-9. Click Bar Code (or the control you want)
Modifying an Existing Sample Report
3-10. Click and hold to draw where to put it Note: Be sure to edit Properties to select text/data
Modifying an Existing Sample Report
3-11a. Update Field Properties for Data/Text
Modifying an Existing Sample Report
3-11b. Update Field Properties for Data/Text
Modifying an Existing Sample Report
3-11c. Update Field Properties for Data/Text
Modifying an Existing Sample Report
3-11d. Update Field Properties for Data/Text
Modifying an Existing Sample Report
3-12. Set Bar Code type/font
Modifying an Existing Sample Report
3-13. Save the Report
Modifying an Existing Sample Report
3-14. Preview the Report
Modifying an Existing Sample Report
3-15. Enter the Filter Criteria, Click Run
Modifying an Existing Sample Report
3-16a. Report Preview (Picklist)
Adding the Report to the Menu
4. Add to the Menu < urn:qad-report:c1:ReportSource>
Reporting Framework
DEMO
Questions?
Where to get more help and information
Field Help / User Manuals –
Welcome to the QAD Reporting Framework
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Understanding Report Design Creating a Basic Report
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Exploring the Report Designer Scheduling a Report
Next Steps – The Future’s So Bright…
Run reports to Excel or PDF on a schedule, which could feed web pages, BI systems, etc.
Run time-sensitive reports (eg. Month-End) to an Excel or PDF file during network and server slow time Save money on expensive, third-party report builders
Thank You!
Stacy Green [email protected]