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A Template is a pre-defined layout with fixed objects such as Main Table, Trend Chart, Variance Chart, Breakdown Table, etc. They offer functionalities such as  drill-down, expanding hierarchies, etc. Using templates eases the quick creation of a wide variety of Reports. It is possible to create a Report from a Template and inherit its pre-defined layoput. It is also possible to deviate from the Template defaults by selecting different dimensions, different lists, different parameters etc.

Overview of all templates

Read the CXO-Cockpit Report Types article for functional overview of all templates.

Settings

The Report Settings Panel define the look & feel and behavior of the reports. Use the template Report Settings Panel to define the following:

• The way the report queries the data from the Source Systems
• The way the Point of View bar is configured
• The way the Point of View Comments are stored