Reporting - Reports
From VersaVision Support
- OVERVIEW
- Reporting is where the user can generate reports based on the data collected by the VersaVision software.q
- There are multiple components inside Reporting, this page is focused on the Reports component.
- The information below will explain all the features and options available.
- This page will NOT explain how to create a report.
- Please see how to articles for information regarding report creation.
- This page will concentrate on Adding a Report (Basics) not report creation, Editing (Basics), Duplicating, Deleting, Running and Favoriting.
- NAVIGATION
- IMPORT & EXPORT
- The user can Import a Report(s) or Export Reports(s).
- An Import is generally done when a Technician provides an update.
- An Export is generally done when creating a backup or sending the Report(s) to a VersaCall Technician.
- Select the Link for more detailed information.
- ADD REPORT
- To Add a Report, click on the Add New button in the top right corner of the page.
- Select Chart Report from the drop down menu.
- The Properties interface will open on the screen with the following options:
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- Name - enter a name for the report being created.
- Orientation - click on the down arrow and select Portrait or Landscape.
- Description - enter a description for the report being created if needed, not a required field.
- The New Chart Report interface will load.
- Click on the Cell in the Layout.
- For detailed instructions visit:
- The Cell Properties will load on the right side of the Cell.
- There are 3 sections available: Properties, Series & Appearance.
- The Properties section is where the user will setup the following options:
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- Name - enter a name for the Report.
- Type - select the type of report being created.
- Mixed - will produce a Bar Chart, Line Chart, Area Chart or a Combination.
- Pie Chart - will produce Pie Chart.
- Dynamic - this is for a Custom Report provided by VersaCall - please contact Support for assistance.
- Blank - this is used to leave a blank space/cell on the report.
- Dimension - select the X Axis Data component - Example: selecting Days would display bars of data by Day.
- Sort - select how the bars in the graph should be sorted along the x Axis.
- Advanced Options - select this option to customize the data.
- For detailed instructions visit:
- The Series section is where the user will define each data segment of the Chart/Graph.
- There are different types of reports that can be setup: Data, Formula & Moving Average.
- The setup of a Mixed report type will vary from a Pie Chart report type.
- Example in the image is of a Duration Data Series.
- For detailed instructions visit:
- The Appearance section is where the user will define the Y Axis.
- A Y Axis can appear on the Right or the Left side of the Graph.
- The setup of a Mixed report type will vary from a Pie Chart report type.
- Example shows 2 Y Axis items.
- For detailed instructions visit:
- When a user selects to Run a report, there can be requirements requested - these are referred to as Parameters
- Click on the Parameters button to access.
- There are multiple Parameter types available for any report.
- Data Filter - in this section the user allows/denies the user to select specific Location(s) and Monitoring Point(s).
- For detailed instructions visit:
- Schedule in this section the user allows/denies the user the ability to override the Schedule assigned to the location.
- For detailed instructions visit:
- Time Filter - in this section the user allows/denies the user the ability to override the Time/Shifts associated with the Schedule selected/assigned.
- For detailed instructions visit:
- Date Ranges - in this section the user allows/denies and defines the date format available to the user.
- For detailed instructions visit:
- EDIT A REPORT
- The Properties interface will open on the screen, edit any field.
- Click on the X to close the Properties interface.
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- Name - enter a name for the report being created.
- Orientation - click on the down arrow and select Portrait or Landscape.
- Description - enter a description for the report being created if needed, not a required field.
- The Edit Chart Report interface will load.
- Click on the Cell in the Layout that needs to be edited.
- If the Layout needs to be edited visit:
- Cell Properties will load on the right side of the Cell.
- There are 3 sections available: Properties, Series & Appearance.
- In Properties the user can edit any of the fields:
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- Name - edit the name for the Report.
- Type - select a different type of report.
- Mixed - will produce a Bar Chart, Line Chart, Area Chart or a Combination.
- Pie Chart - will produce Pie Chart.
- Dynamic - this is for a Custom Report provided by VersaCall - please contact Support for assistance.
- Blank - used to leave a blank space/cell on the report.
- Dimension - edit the X Axis Data component - Example: selecting Days would display bars of data by Day.
- Sort - edit how the bars in the graph should be sorted along the X Axis.
- Advanced Options - select this option to customize the data or edit the options.
- For detailed instructions visit:
- DUPLICATE A REPORT
- The Report Layout screen will load.
- By default, the duplicated report will be named "Report Name_copy".
- At a minimum, the user should select the Properties button and provide a name for the report.
- For information on editing a report, visit the Edit a Report section.
- DELETE A REPORT
- RUN A REPORT
- FAVORITE A REPORT