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Import/Export Reports

This is one way to share customized "standard" SI Reports. It can also be used to import SI5 custom Reports into SI. You can also share Report Groups. Exporting to the server ensures that your custom reports get backed up when running a SI Backup. Exporting to file is another way that you can back up your custom reports - email them to yourself.

 

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Export

 

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There are two functions of the Export feature: File and Server

File

 

The Export->File feature allows you to create an archive file for your customized SI Reports. Choose the reports you want to export, click the [...] button to choose a location and name for your archive file:

 

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This file has an extension of ".dtr". Other users can use the Import feature in SI to make the reports live on their machine (assuming you haven't already exported the report to the SI Server), or you can use this to re-import your custom Reports in the event of catastrophic circumstances where you've lost your Reports.

Server

 

The Export->Server feature will allow you to export a custom report to the SI Server to share with all other Users. You must export custom Reports if you want them to be a part of your backup. Select the Reports and click Export:

 

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Import

 

There are two functions of the Import feature: File and Server

 

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File

 

The Import->File feature allows you to import SI Reports or SI5.5 Reports. If importing SI Reports, browse to the .dtr file that you want to import and click Open. When importing SI5.5 Reports, use the dropdown to select "SI5.x report archive files (*.zip)":

 

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Server

 

The Import->Server feature is used when you want to download custom Reports the have been exported to the SI Server or update your custom Reports to the latest version from the SI Server. Choose the Reports you want to import and click Import:

 

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Order Reports

 

Customized reports for Tasks and Service Orders do not have an "export to server" feature. They must be exported/imported via the Order Report Designer:

 

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Excel Reports

 

Click here for information regarding creating and importing Excel Reports.

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