Importing report packages in Informer
Informer is a web-based reporting utility that provides quick and easy access to data stored in multivalued or SQL-based databases. Packages offer a method of easily transporting data (reports, mappings, security settings) from one Informer instance to another.
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Name: Name of the package to easily identify contents. |
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Last Modified: Last time package contents were changed. |
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Force Overwrite: Shows whether a user must accept changes in the package. |
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The download link puts the package on a drive where it can be imported from. |
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Alternatively, you can create a link that you can mail or use that will download the package. |
After a package is exported to your hard drive, you can then import it into another instance of Informer.
To import a package:
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Open the targeted Instance. |
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Go to Admin > Packages. |
The Import Package dialog box opens.
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Select either the downloaded file or enter the URL. |
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Navigate to Documents > Informer > NewPluginTestReports. |
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Select the appropriate data source. Do NOT select Create New Datasource. |
To export individual reports:
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To export individual reports, you can use the Package link in the Report template. |
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As well as import from the Reports Home page. |
