How to add grid elements Grid elements are similar to current status elements. Grids are more complex but, in some cases, can offer greater flexibility. For example, you can configure a grid to show multiple points of data as they currently exist on the network, or simply across a time period (which is the default behavior). To add grid elements to you report: 1. In the Layout tab of the Report Setup window, click the Add Item button. The Add Report Element dialog appears. 2. Select Grid, and click OK. The Grid Setup window appears. 3. Type a title for the grid. 4. Click Add Field. 5. In the Data Source Selection area, choose the trending source, sub-source, and report type. The trending source that you choose determines what sub-sources and reports are available. Details of the trending sources can be found at “Available report variables for each trending source”. 6. Use the Available Columns area to choose what information you want on your grid. 7. Click the Grid Row Filters tab. 8. Type a name for your new row. 9. Click Add Grid Row Filter, and apply a filter. 10. Click OK when finished. You return to the Report Setup window. 11. (Optional) Select an ORS drill down report for each or any grid row elements you create. 12. (Optional) Change the grid element type. 13. Click OK to close the Grid Setup window. Your grid element appears. 14. Select the grid you want to configure. On the left you can see the tables, graphs, or other items you have added. On the right are the options for the selected grid. Option Description Text entry formatting Allows you to apply simple formatting to your comment text. Your choices are: bold, underline, and italic. Text entry window Type text here that you wish to appear in your comment and resulting report. Insert image Allows you to import and insert an image into your comment. Supported formats: JPG, GIF, BMP, and PNG. Edit HTML Allows you to include, or edit existing, HTML tags in your comment. Table shading Choose how you want the table to be shaded, if at all. Large number format Choose how you want large numbers to appear. Your choices are: actual, exponential, and metric. The default is exponential.
