8.1 Understanding Report Page Types
Learn about the available report page types when running the Create Application Wizard and Create Page Wizard.
The Create Application Wizard and Create Page Wizard include a number of pages for displaying data. Some of these page types, such as classic reports, interactive reports, and interactive grids, are straightforward reports. However, others include a report region and an associated search region. For example, a faceted search page contains a search region and a report region which can display as either a cards region or a classic report. Similarly, a smart filters page includes a search region and a search results report which can be a classic report, cards, map, or calendar.
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To learn more about reports and forms optimized for mobile devices, see Creating Applications for Mobile Devices and Forms Optimized for Mobile Environments.- Report Page Type Use Cases
Review common use cases for available report page types. - Comparison of Report Page Types
Compare report pages types available when running the Create Application Wizard and Create Page Wizard.
Parent topic: Developing Reports
8.1.1 Report Page Type Use Cases
Review common use cases for available report page types.
The following table describes the report page types available in the Create Page Wizard and Create Application Wizard and the use cases in which each is most appropriate.
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For a more detailed comparison of report page types, see Comparison of Report Page Types.Report Page Type | Use Case | Learn More... |
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Cards |
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Classic Report |
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Interactive Report |
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Parent topic: Understanding Report Page Types
8.1.2 Comparison of Report Page Types
Compare report pages types available when running the Create Application Wizard and Create Page Wizard.
The following table describes the commonly used report page types available in the Create Page Wizard and Create Application Wizard.
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Cards |
A cards page features an orderly layout of information tiles. Developers choose between three layouts: Grid, Float, or Horizontal (Row). Features:
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Classic Report |
A classic report features a simple report page based on the formatted result of a SQL query. Features:
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Faceted Search |
A faceted search page displays and filters data using an intuitive experience users recognize from ecommerce sites (a left Search region and report region). Displays search results as cards or a classic report. Features:
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Interactive Grid |
An interactive grid presents data in a searchable, customizable report. Includes similar customization capabilities available in interactive reports plus the ability to rearrange the report interactively using the mouse or keyboard. Features:
Limitations compared to other report page types:
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Interactive Report |
An interactive report page features a searchable, easily customizable report. Features:
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Smart Filters |
A smart filters page features a single search field at the top of the page and a search results report (classic report, cards, map, or calendar). While a smart filter behaves similarly to faceted search, it features a more space efficient layout. Features:
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Parent topic: Understanding Report Page Types