Choosing a reporting tool
As a VOM Advanced user, you can can use both Query Studio and Report Studio to create custom reports. Custom reports go beyond the scope of VOM Advanced's sample reports.
The following table shows the differences between report types.
Table: Ad hoc and advanced report comparison
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Ad hoc reports in Query Studio |
Advanced reports in Report Studio |
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Create quick reports
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X |
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Display real-time values
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X |
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Create advanced charts
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X |
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Format reports with advanced options
Maps Images HTML Headers and footers |
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X |
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Create multiple queries per report
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X |
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Use with Internet Explorer
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X |
X |
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Use with Firefox
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X |
X |
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Create charts without first creating a table
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X |
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Create basic calculations
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X |
X |
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Create advanced calculations
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X |
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Validate reports
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X |
X |
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Customize report queries by prompts
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X |
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Create templates
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X |
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View in XML, CSV, Excel, or PDF
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X |
X |
