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How to use report dictionary?

The report dictionary is a way to pre-define common filters you'd like to apply to your reports. This is a good way to add in filters that the report wizard doesn't include by default. To add a new definition, or filter, click 'New Definition' on the Reports Dictionary page and follow the 4 step process.

Step 1: Name the definition and provide a description if necessary

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Step 2: Choose the module that the will be queried.

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Step 3: Choose columns to query from the tables presented.

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Step 4: Choose the value(s) from the field(s). These will be automatically populated with options available in your database.

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Confirm your selections to save the definition.

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Your definitions will all appear on the Reports Dictionary page

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Then when generating reports on the module you created the value for you will see an option to limit by the definition at the bottom of the usual filters.

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