The Reports window provides commands for displaying lists of reports that exist for the selected module. This window provides extensive reporting capabilities. At the broadest level, it supports the following types of reports:
- Tabular reports: This type of An ad-hoc report displays data (either detailed or aggregate) in rows and columns.
- Graph reports: This type of An ad-hoc report displays data in a graphical format.
- GIS reports: This type of An ad-hoc report displays data via a color-coded map.
- GIS Maps: This is a A map composed of various layers assembled by a user.
- Jasper reports: This is a A pre-made type of report built using open source software and then available for use within the Reports window.
This window organizes access to reports through a user-modifiable "folder" hierarchy that categorizes reports into:
- Private folders (folders containing : contain reports that are available only to the creator of the report).
- Shared folders (folders containing : contain reports that are available to those users that were provided access by the report's creator).
- Public folders (folders containing : contain reports that are available to all authorized users).
Reports are each created from a "view" of the database. These views are essentially various ways of organizing and relating the parameters and variables of the database, and serve as the basis for reports. A report may be thought of as an excerpt of a particular view — certain columns of data are extracted from the view, sorted or filtered (or otherwise manipulated) as needed, and then displayed on your computer. Any number of report views can be added to the system without software modification.
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| Note: Each module has its own set of reports and report views. |
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