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R10 - Advanced Reporting: Report Setup and Summary Reports (MCU)
The document outlines the features and functions of summary reports at MC University, emphasizing their role in presenting data aggregations such as averages and counts. It describes the creation of various summary reports, including pivot reports and the use of smart edit features for user interactivity with data. Additionally, it discusses the implementation of custom group headers to enhance report clarity and organization.
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- 1. MC University R10|Advanced Reporting:Report Setup and Summary Reports
- 2. MC University Summary ReportsDefined Advanced Report Setup Options Agenda
- 3. MC University Summary ReportsOverview Summary Reports Defined
- 4. MC University Summary Reportsare used to show aggregations of data (e.g. averages or counts) Summary Reports Overview
- 5. MC University Many differenttypes of Summary Reports can be created Summary Reports assist in viewing data in a simple to read format • High level summary information Summary Reports Overview (cont’d)
- 6. MC University Utilizes advancedreporting features New Summary Reports typically copied from existing Summary Report Summary Reports Overview (cont’d)
- 7. MC University Pivot Reportsare a special type of Summary Report that displays aggregated data along two dimensions Summary Reports Overview (cont’d)
- 8. MC University Examples ofSummary Reports: • Asset Count by Repair Center Summary Reports Overview (cont’d)
- 9. MC University • Numberof Incidents and Total Down Time Summary Reports Overview (cont’d)
- 10. MC University • WorkOrder Count and Average Days to Close Summary Reports Overview (cont’d)
- 11. MC University Now let’stake a look at creating a Summary Report that provides the total Count and Average Days to Close for Closed Work Orders by Priority! Creating Summary Reports: Example
- 12. MC University Smart Edit CustomGroup Headers Advanced Report Setup Options
- 13. MC University Smart Actionsallow users to click on row or column for Action to occur Smart Edit features allow users to edit fields and update statuses of records from within reports Smart Edit
- 14. MC University Editable Reports: •Text fields display with text box to edit • Indicator fields will display checkbox • Surrounding text italicizes in bold green once record has saved Smart Edit (cont’d)
- 15. MC University Update recordstatus with Smart Buttons: • Processes actions on Work Orders or Purchase Orders • Multiple buttons can be displayed • Complete / Close Dialog can be opened! Smart Edit (cont’d)
- 16. MC University Now let’stake a look at using the Smart Edit feature to edit Target Dates of Work Orders! Smart Edit: Example
- 17. MC University Standard reportheaders display for grouping defined on reports Custom Headers available for Base Report Groups Custom Group Headers
- 18. MC University Custom Headersallow for: • Aggregate date groupings • Adding value to standard descriptions • Creating unique headers using SQL and HTML Custom Group Headers (cont’d)
- 19. MC University Custom Headerindicator allows users to: • Select Custom Header for Group • Create new headers • Edit or delete existing headers Custom Group Headers (cont’d)
- 20. MC University Valuable chartingfeatures available when using date aggregations • Example of Requests by Month using aggregate date grouping: Custom Group Headers (cont’d)
- 21. MC University Predefined CustomHeader options especially helpful for Asset Reports • Example of pre-defined Asset Report headers: Custom Group Headers (cont’d)
- 22. MC University Advanced userswith HTML and SQL experience can create new Custom Headers Custom Group Headers (cont’d)
- 23. MC University Now let’stake a look at using Custom Headers on reports! Using Custom Headers: Example
- 24.
Editor's Notes
- #12 Copy the Closed Work Order Count by Priority Report Apply your changes, and run your newly created Report Navigate to the Report Setup to view the defined Display fields list [WO] Priority Desc and [WO] Count should already be listed Any additional fields should be removed Add [WO] UDF Field 10 to the Display Fields List Click Edit for [WO] UDF Field 10 Enter Avg Days to Close for the Custom Field Label Select Numeric for the Field Type Enter AVG for the Aggregate Function Click the Yes control in the Custom Expression? field prompt Enter the following into the Custom Expression Box and Apply: DATEDIFF(DAY,WO.Requested,WO.Complete) To ensure proper sorting, change first sort field to [WO] Priority Desc: Remove any additional sort fields Navigate to the Layout tab and verify the Report is specified as a Summary Report Click Apply to save changes and view your results:
- #17 Access the Reporter and copy the Open Work Order List Navigate to the Report Setup and select the Smart Elements tab Turn Smart Mode On from the Smart Settings sub-tab Select the Smart Action(s) sub-tab Set the Smart Action Type to Column (Multiple Smart Actions Per Row) Select the Smart Button(s) sub-tab Set the Smart Button(s) field to Save Select [WO] WO for the Smart Button Field Value Add the [WO] Target Date field to the Display fields on the Report Select the [WO] Target Date field from the Display fields column and click Edit Set the Smart Action control to Edit Field Click Apply for Field Edit and Report Setup windows to save changes Return to the Report Preview Target Date field will now have an editable Text Box, with a Save button displayed to save updates:
- #24 Run your test Report and access the Report Setup Sort / Group tab Remove all existing sort definition by selecting None for first sort Select [WO] Requested as Sort 1 field Click the Group indicator Select the Custom Header indicator to the right of the Group indicator Custom Header Dialog will display: Select the indicator to Use Custom Header for Group 1 Select Group by Month Click Apply and return to the Report Preview Report will now group records by Requested Month, with a header indicating each month: