Saving custom reports

Reports options files

A Promodag Reports options file is a text file containing options for a custom report. Report options files contain a whole set of options for a given report, e.g. date, server, sorting order... The report option file extension is .pro.

For the default location of option files (.pro), see: Default paths for installation and settings.

The purpose of these files is to allow for the creation of custom reports and for their automation.

Saving and reloading a report with its options

To create and save a new custom report, select a report template from the Templates menu, and select the options of your choice. You may also record specific selection settings separately if you plan to reuse them in other reports.

• Click the Save options button at the bottom of the report interface to save the option file.
• Click the Load options button to reload it once the report interface is open.

Adding a report to the Favorites

Make your own custom reports available in the Favorites menu by selecting the 'Add to Favorites menu' check box before saving them.

Printing selected options

Please follow these steps to print the options you selected:

1. Click the Save button of the report;
2. Click the Detail button to display the content of the .pro file;
3. Click the Print button.

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