Introduction
Dotnet Report Builder is a powerful tool designed to help users generate, customize, and manage reports with ease. Whether you are working with large datasets or need to generate detailed insights, Dotnet Report Builder provides an intuitive interface for selecting data fields, applying filters, and visualizing data in multiple formats. This guide will walk you through the entire process of creating reports, from accessing the tool to defining the parameters and exporting the final report.
Accessing Reports
To begin working with reports, you need to navigate to the Reports section of the Dotnet Report Builder application. This section acts as a central hub where all reports are stored, managed, and categorized into different folders.
Each folder serves as a container for storing specific reports and can be customized based on user access control settings. Users can either create a new folder or utilize existing ones. Folder management is crucial for maintaining organized and structured report storage. Each folder comes with access control options, allowing administrators to assign specific users who will have visibility and editing rights within that folder. If a user is not granted access to a particular folder, they will not be able to see or modify reports contained within it.
Prerequisites for Creating a Report
Before creating a report, it is essential to ensure that a few conditions are met:
- Report Folder Access: You must have access to at least one report folder where the new report will be stored.
- Database Connectivity: The application must be connected to the database from which the data will be fetched.
- User Permissions: Your user role must have the necessary permissions to create, edit, and manage reports within the system.
If these conditions are met, you can proceed to create a new report.