Configuring a custom reports desktop

  1. From the Desktop main window, click the desktop button you want to configure as a Custom Reports Desktop.
  2. Assign a meaningful name to the Custom Reports Desktop, then define the desktop type (Message window, Picture window or both).
  3. Select the sort criteria you want to use to display historical data from the drop-down list ( Date and Time , Event , or Message Type ).
    Note: The sequential sort option is not available for archived messages.
  4. You can enter a text string that is used for searching specific archived messages (when applicable).
  5. In the combo-box, select the custom report you want to generate. The list of available reports corresponds to your security level.
  6. After selecting the report, a Date and Time window will pop up requesting a reporting date and time period.
  7. Enter Start and End date and time or click the calendar button to open the calendar and select the start and end dates, and then type in the start and end times.
  8. Check the Clear Screen Before Process Request box in order to clear the Custom Report message list of the previous search results.
  9. Click OK . The status indicator light located at the bottom left of the screen changes from green to blue to indicate a custom report is being generated. It turns green again when the data transfer is completed and the data is displayed according to the criteria you have selected.