To create a new report, the admin should click on the New Report Button next to the CXO Cockpit Logo which will bring up the Create New Report Window. Here, the Name, the Source System and Type of the Report are mandatory (marked with red) must be filled in before you can click on the OK button and create the report.
There are two types of reports that can be created: Using an existing Template or a Free Format Report. The existing templates have a predefined layout with predefined controls.Free Format Report on the other hand, is a new report with an empty layout in which the admin can add controls by choice.
If you choose to create a Report using a existing Template, by clicking on select the list of all present templates will be opened. You should choose one, and click on OK after the Name and Source System are filled in too. After that, the required parameters (Report Contents) must be filled in.
If you need to create a Free Format Report, choose the second option and follow the instructions about the Free Format Report.