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What is a Report?

A Report in Buildaible is a tool that allows you to organize, visualize, and analyze your data. Reports are fully customizable and are designed to help you make sense of the information stored in your tables. Whether you’re summarizing records, creating visual comparisons, or drilling down into specific data points, reports are a key component of every Buildaible app.

How Reports Work

Reports display data from your tables in a variety of formats, making it easier to interpret and share. You can select fields to include, apply filters to narrow the data shown, and choose the report type that best fits your needs.

Key Features of Reports:

  • Customizable Layouts:
    Define which fields and records are displayed and how they are organized.

  • Filtering and Sorting:
    Apply criteria to focus on specific data and organize it in meaningful ways.

  • Report Types:
    Choose from different formats, such as tables, bar charts, pie charts, line charts, or funnel charts, depending on your goals.

Why Use Reports?

Reports make it easier to work with your data, offering several benefits:

  • Simplify Data Analysis:
    Reports help you quickly identify trends, compare metrics, and gain insights.
    Example: Use a bar chart to see revenue by region.

  • Save Time:
    Customizing a report allows you to focus on the most important data without manually sorting through tables.
    Example: Create a table report to view tasks assigned to a specific team member.

  • Improve Communication:
    Reports are perfect for sharing insights with your team or stakeholders in a clear and visual way.
    Example: Use a pie chart to show the distribution of project statuses.

  • Adapt to Different Needs:
    With multiple report types, you can choose the best format for your specific use case.
    Example: A funnel chart is great for visualizing your sales pipeline.

Built-In Reports vs. Custom Reports

In Buildaible, every table comes with built-in views such as a Table Report, Board (Kanban), and Calendar for quick access to your data. However, custom reports let you go beyond these default views to create specific insights and visualizations.

  • Built-In Views: Always available for quick data exploration.

  • Custom Reports: Tailored to your unique needs and goals using customizable filters and report types.

Example: Reports in Action

Imagine you’re managing sales data. Here’s how you might use different reports:

  • Table Report:
    View all sales records, including fields like Customer Name, Sale Amount, and Date.

  • Bar Chart:
    Compare total sales by region to identify your best-performing locations.

  • Pie Chart:
    Visualize the proportion of sales by product category.

  • Line Chart:
    Track monthly sales trends over the year to spot growth patterns.

  • Funnel Chart:
    Monitor the flow of leads through your sales pipeline, from initial contact to closed deals.

Next Steps

Reports in Buildaible are a powerful way to transform your data into actionable insights. With customizable layouts, flexible filtering, and multiple report types, you can gain clarity and make informed decisions with ease.

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