Create Ad-hoc Reports Using OOB Data Model

Authorized users can create custom reports based on the out-of-the-box data model from the OAS Home page. It is recommended to save all custom reports under: Shared Folders > Monitor CS > MONITORCS Ad-hoc Analysis path.

Note:

Before proceeding with the next release, ensure that all the existing custom reports are backed up.

To back up a custom report:

1. Navigate to Shared Folders > Monitor CS > MONITORCS Ad-hoc Analysis path.
2. Right-click the desired report and select Export. Select File option.
3. In the Export dialog box, enter the file name and password.
4. The report is downloaded as a <file_name>.dva file.

Procedure for creating ad-hoc reports

Perform the following steps to create ad-hoc reports:

1. From the OAS Home page, select Create > Workbook.The Add Data dialog box appears.
2. Select the required Subject Areas from the dropdown list and click Add to Workbook.
3. In the Data Panel of the chosen subject area:
   • Select multiple parameters from each dimension by holding the CTRL key.
   • Right-click the selected attributes and choose Pick Visualization to select the desired chart type.
   • Alternatively, click Create Best Visualization to auto-generate the most suitable chart as determined by OAS.
4. Click Save As to save the ad-hoc report. Enter the report name, and select the destination folder.

   Note:

   It is recommended to save reports under Shared Folders > Monitor CS > MONITORCS Ad-hoc Analysis folder.
   Then click Save to complete the process.