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7 In ThingsEye, **Reporting** is a powerful and flexible tool for collecting, structuring, and automatically distributing data in the form of reports.
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9 Reporting in ThingsEyeis built on two key components:
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11 * **Configured report template** – defines the structure, content, and format of the report. A template can be in **PDF** or **CSV** format and may include any supported components, such as tables, charts, text blocks, images, and more.
12 * **Scheduler event** – automatically triggers report generation at the specified time and sends it to selected recipients via available delivery channels (such as **email**, **Slack**, and other integrations).
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14 **Key features:**
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16 * **Automated scheduling** – preconfigured scheduler events can send reports on a set schedule without any user action.
17 * **Reusable templates** – a single template can be used for different recipients by applying filters and parameters.
18 * **Event-based delivery** – send reports when specific events occur (e.g., an active alarm on a device).
19 * **Rich content support** – include text blocks, tables, charts, images, and more.
20 * **Notification integration** – attach a generated report to system notifications (Email, Slack).
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22 **Where it's useful:**
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24 * Regular monitoring of your device's metrics.
25 * Sharing summary data with partners or management.
26 * Archiving data in an easy-to-read format.
27 * Automating communication during incidents.
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29 **Report format：**
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31 * **PDF** – visually styled reports that may include charts, tables, images, and company branding.
32 * **CSV** – data-oriented tabular reports that are easy to analyze in Excel or BI tools.
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34 **Demo：**
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36 [[image:1757901233737-956.png||_mstalt="297427" height="405" width="720"]]
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44 = **How to generate a simple report** =
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46 == **Creat report** ==
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49 Open the “**Reporting**” page from the left-hand sidebar. You'll automatically be taken to the “**Templates**” tab.
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51 * Click the “**+ Add report template**” button in the top-right corner.
52 * Choose “**Create new report template**”.
53 * In the popup, fill out the following:
54 ** **Name** – a descriptive name for the report template.
55 ** **Format**: Choose **PDF** or **CSV** report format.
56 ** (% _mstmutation="1" %)**Type**(%%):
57 *** **Report** - a complete standalone report template.
58 *** Subreport - a modular component that can be embedded inside another report.
59 ** Click “**Add**” to create the report template and open the **Report Builder** interface, where you can design the structure, layout, and content of your report.
60 ** Open the “**Reporting**” page from the left-hand sidebar. You'll automatically be taken to the “**Templates**” tab.
61 ** Click the “**+ Add report template**” button in the top-right corner.
62 ** Choose “**Create new report template**”.
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64 [[image:1757899242101-256.png||_mstalt="294606" height="245" width="711"]]
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66 * In the popup, fill out the following:
67 ** **Name** – a descriptive name for the report template.
68 ** **Format**: Choose **PDF** or **CSV** report format.
69 ** (% _mstmutation="1" %)**Type**(%%):
70 *** **Report** - a complete standalone report template.
71 *** Subreport - a modular component that can be embedded inside another report.
72 ** Click “**Add**” to create the report template and open the **Report Builder** interface, where you can design the structure, layout, and content of your report.
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74 [[image:1757899267136-753.png||_mstalt="298441" height="435" width="712"]]
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79 == **Report Builder** ==
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81 The **Report Builder** is a drag-and-drop editor that lets you design your report template using visual and data components. You have full control over both the appearance and structure of the report.
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83 Each component has two main configuration sections:
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85 * **Data configuration** — defines which data the component will display and how it will be filtered. Supports entity aliases and filters for dynamic data binding.
86 * **Layout configuration** — controls the visual style and formatting in the final document.
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88 Here's what the Report Builder looks like:
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90 [[image:1757900905980-599.png||_mstalt="299195" height="660" width="715"]]
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94 * In the **Report Builder**, add a component (for example, Rich text) and, in the “**Data**” tab, specify its data source (target entity and data keys).
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96 [[image:1757904337253-670.png||_mstalt="295282" height="492" width="722"]]
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99 [[image:1757904522206-991.png||_mstalt="295672" height="342" width="724"]]
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101 * Next, in the component's text field, type the symbol where you want to insert a variable's value. This will open a list of all available variables in the current context.
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103 [[image:1757904586368-737.png||_mstalt="299325" height="376" width="718"]]
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105 * **Select variables** (for example, ${humidity}), and its value will be inserted into the report during generation.
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107 [[image:1757904657842-206.png||_mstalt="295763" height="482" width="716"]]
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109 * When finished, click the “**Save**” button in the top-right corner to apply your changes.
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111 [[image:1757904729910-988.png||_mstalt="299598" height="405" width="716"]]
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113 * And so on, continue to add other components
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123 == **Generate report** ==
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125 To verify the result, generate a test report sample by clicking the corresponding button in the top-right corner.
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127 [[image:1757905171500-699.png||_mstalt="296634" height="572" width="709"]]
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130 **Demo:**
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