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Article Goal
Learn how to open Views stored in WebReports directly from within VDM using the Open button located on the WebReports ribbon bar.
Why Use the Open Button?
The Open button allows you to quickly browse and open Views that have been uploaded to WebReports—streamlining your ability to modify, test, or reconfigure Views without needing to manually download them.
Tip: This is a great way to ensure you're always working with the latest WebReports-ready version of your Views, especially during maintenance or post-deployment edits.
Where Can You Open WebReports Views?
The Open button is located under the WebReports tab in VDM’s main ribbon bar.
Note: The WebReports tab will only be visible when you are connected to a WebReports connection profile.
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Steps to Opening WebReports Views in VDM
Step 1: Select a WebReports Connection Profile
Make sure you are connected to a WebReports connection profile in VDM.
Step 2: Open the WebReports Tab
Click on the WebReports tab in VDM’s ribbon bar to access the related tools and options.
Step 3: Click the “Open” Button
Click the Open button to launch the dialog for browsing WebReports Views.
Step 4: Double Click a View to Open
From the list, locate your desired View and double-click it to open it directly in VDM for editing or execution.
Article Summary
The Open button in VDM provides an easy way to access and work with Views stored in WebReports without needing to manually export or manage files outside the platform. It's a fast, integrated solution for maintaining synced versions of your Views.
Use Case: You need to quickly edit a production View after a scheduled run fails—just connect to your WebReports profile and open the View directly using this tool.
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