Key Concepts
- *Forms*: Rich
- text documents
- with real-time tag values, tables, and
- charts for PDF/CSV output
- *WebData*: Data exchange definitions for JSON, XML,
- HTML communication with external systems
What It Does
- Creates PDF and text reports with charts, tables, and real-time data
- Exchanges data with external systems via REST APIs and web services
- Generates interactive forms for data collection and presentation
- Schedules automatic report generation and email distribution
- Integrates with ERP, BI tools, and custom applications
- Supports SOA and microservices architectures
Configuration Workflow
Reports |
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Module Configuration Workflow | ||
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Step | Action | |
Description |
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Create Report Forms |
Reports / Forms. Learn more at Reports Forms.
Create WebData Definitions
Reports / WebData. Learn more at Reports WebData.
Manage WebData scripts
Use Scripts, Displays or others module to active (save, load) the reports
This module gathers data from several sources and levels coming from different locations. This data is organized and transformed into relevant information, providing a valuable resource for the decision-making process.
Design report layout | Add text, tables, charts, and tag placeholders | |
Define WebData | Configure data exchange | Set up JSON/XML templates for external systems |
Configure Scheduling | Set automation rules | Define generation triggers and email recipients |
Manage Scripts | Create activation logic | Use scripts or displays to trigger report |
Runtime Behavior
Report Generation
Forms execute on-demand or by schedule, collecting current tag values and query results. Reports generate in isolated processes to avoid impacting real-time operations.
Data Exchange
WebData definitions handle bidirectional communication with external systems through REST APIs. The module acts as a service provider for other modules requiring formatted data.
Runtime Execution
Providing Query Results
The Reports Module enables the solution to interact with Reports configuration seamlessly, acting as a Service to other modules.
The data retrieved or saved can be utilized in various ways throughout your solution. For example:
In the- *Displays
- *:
- DataGrids
- show JSON
- /CSV data
Visualization and Interaction
During runtime, the DataGrid component can show JSON data, Components to visualize PDF are available:
- , PDF viewers display reports
- *Scripts*: Trigger report generation and process WebData responses
- *Devices*: Exchange recipes and configuration data with controllers
Features Highlights
- *PDF and Text Reports* - Generate reports
Features Highlights
The Reports Module simplifies the creation, saving, and visualization of text and PDF reports, as well as the generation of WebData definitions to manipulate JSON, HTML, text, and XML data. It supports runtime server execution and client-side web service requests, offering customizable advanced features.
PDF and Text Reports: Generate visually appealing and informative reports in PDF or text format. Reports come complete- with charts, tables, and
- graphical elements
- for effective data communication
- *Interactive Forms* - Design
- forms to display real-time
- /historical data and capture user input
- *WebData Exchange* - Share data with external applications via HTTP and RESTful APIs
- *Multi-Format Support* - Import/export data in JSON, XML, HTML,
- and plain text formats
- *Web Services Integration* - Connect with ERP, BI tools, and custom applications
- using standard protocols
- *Scheduling and Notifications
Template Customization: The Reports Module also offers a feature to create and modify report templates. This capability ensures that users can meet specific project requirements, guaranteeing consistent and accurate data presentation.
Architecture Implementation: The web services integration is designed to support various architectural implementations, including Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) and microservices. This adaptability allows for easy integration within existing IT infrastructures and addresses the unique requirements of each project, paving the way for a scalable and modular approach to system design.
Manage WebData
WebData encompasses all functionalities necessary for exchanging JSON, XML, Text, or HTML data with external applications or saving data contents to a file.
External Application Data Exchange: Utilize web services to interact with external applications or systems, enabling our platform to access, modify, and share data using standardized communication protocols like HTTP and RESTful APIs. This facilitates integration with diverse software systems such as ERP, BI tools, and custom applications, enhancing data sharing and collaboration.
Architecture Implementation: Our platform’s web services integration supports various architectural implementations, including Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) and microservices. This adaptability enables seamless integration within existing IT infrastructures, catering to the specific needs of each project and fostering a scalable, modular approach to system design.
Built-in Report Designer
Our platform offers a straightforward Report layout editor seamlessly integrated with the engineering workspace. Easily create visually appealing and informative reports in PDF or text format, featuring charts, tables, and other graphical elements.
Scheduling and Notifications
Schedule report generation and set up email notifications to automatically deliver reports to stakeholders. This ensures they stay informed of crucial insights and updates without manual intervention.
Data Access Toolkit
Using our platform, you have access to a comprehensive .NET Data Access library, which you can utilize to develop tailored reporting solutions or integrate with various tools like Microsoft Office, SQL Server Reporting Services, or other vendors' tools. Additionally, a Rest API is available for integration with Web Services.
Create Forms
Create customizable and interactive forms to showcase real-time or historical data and gather user input, simplifying data presentation and administration.
You can incorporate any symbol from the real-time displays into the report. These symbols retain their dynamic behavior, such as color, text output, and rotation, by updating them with the current tag values during report creation. User controls like Trend and Bar charts can also be included. You can also add contents from database tables and queries to the reports. These queries and report generation processes operate in isolated processes, ensuring they don't disrupt real-time processing.- * - Automate report generation and email distribution to stakeholders
- *Template Customization* - Create reusable report templates for consistent data presentation
- *SOA and Microservices Support* - Integrate with existing IT architectures using modern patterns
- *Built-in Report Designer* - Integrated layout editor for creating visual reports
- *Data Access Toolkit* - .NET library and REST API for custom integrations with Office, SSRS, and other tools
- *Dynamic Symbols in Reports* - Include real-time display symbols that update with current tag values
- *Isolated Processing* - Report generation runs separately to protect real-time operations