Chapter 5. Sequence

Table of Contents

5.1. Generating a new sequence
5.2. Opening a sequence
5.3. Editing a sequence
5.3.1. Add elements
5.3.2. Delete
5.3.3. Ordering
5.3.4. Template filter
5.3.5. Link mode
5.3.6. Alarm mode
5.3.7. Visibility in the report
5.3.8. Properties
5.3.9. Preview
5.3.10. Generate live report
5.4. Saving a sequence

A sequence is a chain of templates that are successively processed when the report is generated. You can then compile a report from several templates. A sequence can be permanently saved in the database.

Figure 5.1. Sequence Editor

Sequence Editor

Use the Sequence Editor to manage templates of a sequence. Besides adding templates and sequences (or the templates of the sequences), you can also remove the templates again. Added templates are displayed in a list with their paths and names. You can also change the order of the templates and assign certain properties to the templates of the sequence. A quick report can be used to create a live report from the sequence.

A sequence can also be used to create an ad hoc report (see AdHoc Report). The ad hoc data sources are used in the report generation for each template of the sequence.

The Tutorial (extra package, not included with this Help) for OMNITREND Web contains a film demonstrating the creation, editing, saving and opening of a sequence.

5.1. Generating a new sequence

A new sequence is created either by clicking the "New sequence" button

or through the menu: Report -> Create new -> Sequence.

The Sequence Editor opens with an empty sequence. Use the functions in the tool bar to edit the sequence.