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Create Merge Report

Merge Reports allow users to select multiple files to create a single PDF for easy sharing. This functionality helps save time by combining associated files and reports into one consolidated PDF file.

Merge Report: This video explains how to merge a report in the application.

Objective

To create a Merge Report.

Prerequisites

  1. For this example, the reports used are Order details.rptdesign and Orders Payment.rptdesign

  2. Download the required sample files from the link merge_report.zip

  3. Upload Order details.rptdesign and Orders Payment.rptdesign to the Report Section under the Root folder.

  4. Refer to this link for detailed steps on uploading files in the application.

  5. Use the same procedure to upload both reports.

Steps to Create a Merge Report

  1. Go to Hamburger Create icon icon > Documents > Merge Report.

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  2. There are two ways to create a Merge Report in the application:

    I. Click on the Create icon icon next to the upload icon in the bottom toolbar.

    II. Right-click on any empty space in the list view and select Merge Report.

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  3. After clicking on Merge Report (using either method), Merge Report dialog box will open.

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  4. Enter a name for the Merge Report. For this example, we will use Demo Merge Report.

  5. Expand the folder and select the reports you wish to merge.
    For this example, select Order details.rptdesign and Orders Payment.rptdesign.

  6. First, select a report, then click the arrow icon icon. Repeat the same for the second report. If any parameters are required, enter the values accordingly.

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  7. Click on the SAVE & MERGE button.

  1. The newly created Demo Merge Report will now appear in the List View.

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  2. To schedule the Merge Report, go to the Schedule section:

    • Double-click on Demo Merge Report.

    • Switch to the Schedule tab and fill in the details as shown below:

      • Schedule Type: Time
      • Frequency: Right Now
      • On Failure Retry:

        • Retry Count: 1

        • Retry Interval: 5 mins

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    • The Right Now option runs the merge immediately after saving.

    • You can also choose Once or Recurring for scheduled merges based on your requirements.

  3. In this way, you can successfully create and manage Merge Reports in the application.

  4. For additional help, click the Help icon icon to access application help documentation.

  5. If you wish to cancel the creation process, click the Cancel button next to Merge, or use the Cancel icon icon next to the icon next to the Help icon icon.

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