In this article, we will be providing an overview of Adhoc.
On the left side we have list of tables and columns. There is a selection panel in which user can drag and drop any column from any table or double click on column name and create report.
Quick search can be also used for searching column name and then selecting it.
Generate report icon allows to generate report based on the current selection.
Data can be arranged in ascending or descending order by clicking on column in the selection panel.
Double clicking on selected column will allow to rename.
User also has the option to apply aggregate functions or apply other datatype functions on clicking on the selection.
Filter allows to filter the data. Typical example of filters are date range, product name, geography etc and can be of many types like single select, multiple select, date range, is greater than, less than, contains, is not equal to so on and so forth. For text values pattern matching can also be done like show values starting with Abc or ending with xyz.
Custom SQL Query allows user to check the SQL query generated, Scripts allows user to add scripts and styles allows for more styling options and control over the generated report.
Settings allows to select the sample size and is very helpful in generating top N, bottom N kind of reports. It also allows to change the metadata file.
Hamburger icon allows to minimize and maximize the metadata view. Custom Column allows to add a new calculated column with ability to add formulas etc.
Preview option allows to preview. Further icon provides option to view report in various formats like Tabular report, Charts, use VF file for visualizing or view in Crosstabular report.
User also has the option to generate report, refresh cache, export data in excel or CSV format, Save or Save As the created report at a desired location.
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