This page was created for VetView 2.1 and has been updated for VetView 4.0.2 on 7/19/2023.
Test Local Report Files for Download
Overview of Jasper Reports
VetView uses Jasper iReport to pass information in from the system, format it into a PDF, and serve the file for printing. Certain reports can be set up to print automatically (under Lab Event Setup) and other reports can be printed manually by going under the Report menu for each screen.
Data Source - Local Reports can only use SQL data source
Security Role - Controls the option to see and run local reports. The associated role must also be associated with the user.
Associated Screen - Local reports can be attached in several places in the system. If this field is left blank then the report is available form the "Local Reports" option of the navigation. For each of the associated screen options the report is then available in a report menu dropdown and also passes automatically a primary identifier for the record that is being viewed.
Report Setup Search Screen
The search screen has two tabs: A tab for search for and managing reports, and a secondary tab for searching for and managing images that are used in reports.
Report Search Tab
Enter in the name of the report you want to search for, and click the Search button.
You can also search by Report Type.
Matches appear in the list below. Click on the blue link under Report Name to open the Report Setup Details screen.
Report Images Tab
This tab allows you to upload images for use in reports, and preview the image. Images can be used as headers or to add watermarks to reports. In this example, an image adds “urgent” as a watermark in the report where it is used.
If an image will no longer be used, it can be deleted from the server to save space.
Reports that use an image will display in the Report Templates window at the bottom of the screen.
Purpose of Each Labs Report Parameter
The parameters available to use within custom local reports hook into related pages using SQL queries from the data. You may need to specify certain parameters to have them load correctly on the screens where they are used.
Add a New Report Parameter
Click on the Add button to start adding report parameters. A small dialog box will open.
Types of Labs Report Parameters and Usage Examples
The Type calls out the specific piece of data that will be used in the SQL query within the report. The following parameters are supported.