IBM Cognos Controller: Author Reports (V10.1)

Introduction to Reporting with IBM Cognos Controller

• Explore report types and the role of dimensions in reports
• Run a report based on a data entry form

Create Ad Hoc Reports

• Create simple ad hoc reports
• Compare the data for multiple sets of dimensions
• Export an ad hoc report to an external application

Verify and Analyze Data for Consolidation

• Examine the benefits of using standard reports in consolidation
• Select dimensions to run a simple trial balance
• Drill down on dimensions to view more details
• View the details behind a summary account using a ledger report

Create Custom Reports

• Create advanced reports using the Report Generator
• Determine which dimensions to use when running a report
• Examine reporting options available with different dimensions
• Use Controller functions to build reports

Report on Controller Data in Excel

• Connect Controller to Excel using the Excel Link
• Use the Report Generator to open and create reports in Excel
• Add Controller data to a spreadsheet
• Refresh workbooks to show the latest Controller data
• Examine exporting data from a workbook back to Controller
• Design efficient multi-page reports

Run Groups of Reports

• Examine the purpose of using report books
• Create a report book
• Examine input selection values
• Examine report output options
• Run a report book