Data Source

Every report is built on a base query. To select one for your report, under Select Source, in Query Object, browse for a query to use.

For instructions on how to view a list of the default search fields, see Default Fields. For information about custom schema fields added to the default schema, see Adding Fields to the Schema.

You can edit the selected query by clicking Query Editor. To edit the query in a Smart Report, make sure the is enabled and click the icon. To edit or change the data source, click the and select Edit Data Source or Change Data Source as needed. For further details, see Smart Viewer Menu Options.

For information on building new queries, see Queries.

Data Source Design Settings

Option

Description

Query Object Navigate to a query, or click Query Editor... to create a new query. See Queries.
Formula Fields Add a formula expression that can use existing field(s). This formula field can be treated like any other field on grid, chart or matrix in the report.
Report Title

Give this report a title.

Template

Select the template to apply to this report. The templates menu shows supplied templates, and any custom templates you may have added. To include the start time, end time, scan limit, device group, storage group, and devices information (used to run a report) in a report, choose the “BlankWithHeader” template. See Template Styles.

Report Format Select the default format for the report. See Report Formats for Viewing .
Report Contents Select whether report should be detailed or summarized. Default is Detailed.