This article describes how to create and manage Correction Report Templates. Select Configuration/Reports from the Navigation panel to open the Correction Report Template page.
No programming is necessary.
Features of the Correction Report Template Designer
- Create and manage Correction Report Templates for either Permitting or Design Review purposes.
- Modify an existing sample report Template (recommended).
- Choose an option for how comment records are grouped on the report.
- Choose the report components and layout for the Template.
- Customize the report text/layout using pre-built report components.
- Preview the report Template to validate the report layout.
- Delete a report Template.
- Create a new Template from scratch.
- Use the 'Save as New' feature to copy an existing Template to a New Template.
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Choosing a Comment Sort Order Option
Each Correction Report Template consists of:
- A Purpose (For Permitting or For Design Review).
- A descriptive Report Name.
- A Sort Order Option, as shown below.
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In the example below, Comment 0007 will be sorted under the Structural Category, then under the Grading Sub-Category.
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Numerical Sorting of Category/Sub-Category values
Option 2 and 3 are rely on the configured Sort Order values found in the Configuration/Lists page.
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Below are examples of some of the Report Components and typical layout.
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The example below displays the layout of the Report Header component. It is a combination of four individual components. |
The Report Table Component
An easy to configure Table component is provided for situations where some on the fly 'editing' may be needed prior to generating and saving a Correction report as a project attachment.
(See Generating a Corrections Report.)
Steps to using the Table Component:
- Select the pencil icon on this component to enter 'edit mode'.
- Use the - and + buttons to add and remove columns and rows.
- Click in a cell to enter text in either the columns or rows.
- Click outside the component to exit edit mode.
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Create a new Template
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