Synopsis:
This PowerPack extends the PowerGUI admin console with a common action that facilitates the creation of advanced HTML reports in PowerGUI.
Version:
1.0.0.4
Requirements:
PowerGUI 1.8.0.815 or later
Features:
• Generate nicely formatted HTML reports with collapsible sections and multi-level groups from any data type
• Select which fields to include in the report, whether they are visible in the grid or not
• Select which fields to group by in the report, whether they are visible in the grid or not (these fields don't have to be included in those that you want in the report)
• Configure indentation and group name prefixing options for each report
• Format the report data in a tabular or list view just like Format-Table and Format-List
• Define the folder where you want the report saved (by default they are saved in an Exports subfolder under your documents folder in your user profile)
• Optionally open the report automatically once it has been generated
• Optionally open the folder containing the report automatically once it has been generated
Screencasts:
Getting started with the Advanced Reporting PowerPack
Release notes:
None
How to install:
1. Download the AdvancedReporting.powerpack file that is attached to this article.
2. Open the PowerGUI admin console.
3. Select File | PowerPack Management to open the PowerPack Management dialog.
4. Click on the Import button to import the PowerPack.
5. Using the dialog that just opened, browse to the location where you downloaded the AdvancedReporting.powerpack file and select that file. Click on the Open button to import the Advanced Reporting PowerPack into PowerGUI.
6. At this point the PowerPack is imported and you will have a "Create report..." common action in the Admin Console. Continue reading the Getting Started section if you want to know how to get started using this PowerPack.
How to upgrade:
1. Open the PowerGUI admin console.
2. Select File | PowerPack Management to open the PowerPack Management dialog.
3. Select the Advanced Reporting PowerPack and click on Check for Updates. Then follow the prompts to upgrade your PowerPack.
4. At this point the PowerPack is upgraded and you will have a "Create report..." common action in the Admin Console. Continue reading the Getting Started section if you want to know how to get started using this PowerPack.
Getting started:
A picture is worth 1000 words: Getting started with the Advanced Reporting PowerPack
Revision history:
June 19, 2009
Initial release.
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