Common report features

When working with reports, you can use common features.

Exporting to Microsoft Excel

To export a report to Microsoft Excel, select Export from the grid settings menu (…), then open or save the file locally. The export format can be specified as XLS or CSV in the System Administration / Application Settings panel. The data to be included in the export can be specified In the System Administrator / Panel Settings panel.

Sorting report content on a column

To sort content on a column, click a column heading in the report.

Filtering report content

To use filtering options, select Show Filter Row from the grid settings menu (…).

For a customized overview of large reports, you can filter the report by content in one or several columns.

Running a report or export in the background

The Finalized Reports functionality is available for most reports or exports related to a single trace object or group of trace objects. When running a report/export, GLT estimates the amount of data being processed. If the processing time exceeds a set limit, the system displays a message to the user and completes the report/export in the background.

The report/export and related details are then added to Reports > Finalized Reports in the Application menu pane. The Finalized Reports panel lists information about the report/export that was processed and indicates if the job is still active or completed.

The user has these options:
  • View completed reports using the View Report button.
  • Download an export file for viewing, using the View Report button.
  • Select a link to the Trace panel for the Step ID used to generate a finalized report or export.
  • Select a link to the Group panel for the Group used to generate a finalized report
  • Delete reports/exports from the list.
    Note:  Reports/exports are automatically deleted after 30 days.

This feature is controlled by Application Setting, .M3REPORT:USE_BACKGROUND_REPORT.