Downloading and printing reports

Exporting a report to a CSV file gives you complete control over the raw data within the report through a third party. Data can be used to create graphs, charts, or other forms of analysis. To use this feature, Macromedia Flash Player version 10 or higher must be installed. If Flash Player version 10 or higher is not being used, the report is saved to the system in the /usr/bp/reports.dir directory.

Follow these instructions to export to a CSV file:

1

Generate a report (See User-generated reports).

2

Select the CSV button in the lower right corner of the screen to display the Save As box.

3

Enter a name for the report or use the default name.

4

Choose a destination for the file, and click Save.

5

If desired, print the CSV file.

Beginning in Unitrends release 7.4, you have the option to create a PDF version of all user-generated reports. The PDF contains only the columns you have enabled and any graphs associated with the report. You can choose to save the report in portrait or landscape view, and you can select the page size.

Follow the instructions below to create a PDF report:

1

Generate a report (See Customizing reports).

2

Select the PDF button in the lower right corner of the screen to display the Create PDF box.

3

Enter a name for the report in the Name field or use the default name.

4

Select a page orientation.

5

Select a page size using the drop-down menu.

6

Click Save and determine the save location.

7

(Optional) Print the PDF file.

Note:  The PDF report includes all applicable graphs and charts. If you do not wish for these to be printed, you can omit pages within the PDF print box.

If you want to print a report without downloading it, you can use the print button in the lower right corner of the screen. However, for optimal results it is recommended that you either export a report to a CSV file (see To export a report to a CSV file) or create a PDF file (see To create a PDF report) and then print from the saved file.