Execute Reports in WebReports

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Article Goal

Learn how to execute a View (report) in WebReports using the built-in execution controls. You’ll be able to preview different outputs—like Detail, Summary, Finished Report, and Visualize—directly in the browser.

Why Execute Reports?

Executing a View allows users to generate report results inside the browser without needing VDM. This enables interactive access to live data directly from the WebReports interface.

💡 Tip: Executing reports is ideal for users who need fast access to data or visualizations without editing the View logic.

Where Can You Execute a Report?

The Execute buttons are located on the Available page under the Reports tab of the WebReports navigation bar. Execution options appear based on what output types are included in the View.

⚠️ Note: The View setup determines which execution modes are available (Detail Grid, Summary Grid, Finished Report, Visualize). If none are configured in the View, some execution options may not appear.

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Steps to Execute a View

🧩 Step 1: Open the Available Reports Page

Navigate to the Available page under the Reports tab in the navigation bar.

🧩 Step 2: Select a View to Run

Click on the View (report) you want to execute.

⚠️ Note: Different Views may have different output options available depending on how the View was built.

🧩 Step 3: Choose an Execution Option

Click one of the output buttons:

• Detail Grid

• Summary Grid

• Finished Report

• Visualize

💡 Tip: You can switch between output types after the View has been executed—without re-running it.

🧩 Step 4: Enter Parameters (If Required)

If the View has parameters, you’ll be prompted to enter values.
After entering them, click Finish and wait for results to render.

🧩 Step 5: Preview the Report Output

Once the View is executed, the results will display in the browser.
Use the control panel on the left to switch between available output types as needed.

Article Summary

Executing Views in WebReports provides quick access to real-time report results in the browser. Based on the View setup, users can interact with Detail, Summary, Finished Report, or Visualize outputs. This is a powerful way to run and analyze reports without needing VDM, and it supports full parameter handling, flexible output options, and interactive viewing.

🎯 Use Case: A department head wants to run a weekly summary report directly in the browser—using saved parameters and toggling between Finished Report and Visualize outputs—all without needing to open VDM.