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Creating a Matrix Instant Report (List)
*To create an instant report from a Report DataSet, see Matrix (Report DataSet).
You can create a matrix from an object list. These objects make up the row objects of the matrix. Then you define the object type in column and their relationship (a link or a query) with the row objects.
*If a matrix with the same object type in row has already been created, the matrix is predefined with the same object type in column and the same relationship.
By default, the matrix:
• restricts the display to the first 50 rows
You can display all the rows.
• does not display icons
You can display them.
• displays all the rows including empty ones
You can hide empty rows.
To create matrix-type instant report:
1. In an object list, select the source objects.
These objects are the objects in row in the matrix.
E.g.: several applications.
2. Click Instant Report .
*To generate the instant report in a new tab click .
3. Select Matrix.
Objects in row shows the object type selected.
4. In the Objects in column field, select the object type in column.
*If a matrix with the same object type in row has already been created, the object type in column and their relationship are pre-selected.
*You can enter the first characters of the object type to reach it easily.
E.g.: Software Technology.
5. Define the matrix cells:
• In the Cells field select the relationship between objects in row and in column.
*If there is only one relationship between both object types, the latter is automatically selected.
E.g.: Supporting Software Technology.
• (If available) In the Cell value field, define the value to display in the cell (a tick by default).
6. To:
• display icons: select Display icons.
• hide empty rows: clear Show empty rows.
• display all rows: clear Preview first rows.
*Whatever the display, when saving/exporting the matrix, the entire matrix is saved/exported.
You can:
• save the report
• export the report in Excel format
• access the properties of the objects contained in the matrix (and modify them)
• customize the matrix display