Miami University has two main reporting tools; WebFOCUS and Brio.Report Builder. Once you have had the initial training, IT Services’ Data Support Specialist provides open workshops for both tools.

WebFOCUS is a user-friendly reporting language to do ad-hoc programs.  The GUI tool is used to do basic data relationship reports while the more complex reports require the character-based language.  The Data Support staff provide assistance with both the GUI tool and the character-based language.  Workshops are held approximately once each week. Clients many also receive assistance by phone or by setting up private time with the Data Support personnel.

Brio.Report Builder may be used for either ad-hoc or production programs.  The GUI component will allow you to produce basic data relationship reports with simple selection criteria.  The Data Support people provide assistance with the GUI tool and provide limited assistance with the character-based language as necessary to allow GUI-created programs to function. Workshops are held approximately once each week.  Clients may also receive assistance by phone or by setting up private time with the Data Support personnel.

SQR, Brio.Report Builder’s character-based language is a professional programming tool, rigorous and based significantly on SQL.  It requires a full license of Brio and is best undertaken with SQR training.   If you have received SQR language training, Miami’s Data Support personnel will set up additional workshops led by an Information Systems programmer based on your provided topics of interest.

Selecting one of the topics in the following paragraph will take you to Miami University’s Knowledge Base for more information about the reporting tools.

To determine which reporting tool would be best for you select (decision tree). If you are already using the reporting tools, select (WebFOCUS KB) or (Brio.Report Builder KB) to find out about training sessions, techniques, frequently asked questions, and helpful hints.

Questions concerning the reporting tools should be directed to Judy Bolser, Data Support Specialist, 529-9720 (bolserjd@muohio.edu) .