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A Template is a pre-defined lay-out layout with fixed objects such as Main Table, Trend ChartsChart, Variance ChartsChart, Breakdown Table, etc. They offer functionalities such as drilldrill-down, expanding hierarchies, etc. All Templates have a Menu-bar and a Point of View selector bar. This makes it very easy to quickly create Using templates eases the quick creation of a wide variety of Reports. It is possible to create a Report from a Template and inherit all settings. It is however also possible to deviate from the Template by using different dimensions, different lists, different parameters etc.
Overview of all templates
Read the CXO-Cockpit Report Types article for functional overview of all templates.
Besides the out of the box templates there is also a Free Format Template that allows the users to design their own layout.
Parameters and Dimensions
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Settings
The Settings Panel define the look & feel and behavior of the reports. Use the template dimensions template Settings Panel to define the following:
- The way how the report queries the data from the source system Source Systems
- The way how the point Point of view View bar is configured
- The way how the point of view comments Point of View Comments are stored