Finding a reporting tool that will allow vector graphics in the output file (PDF)
I have been tasked with evaluating our current system that we use to generate and output reports.
We currently use Crystal Reports 2008
, (I know this is an older version as well.) Which has a custom command line application that we wrote in C # to execute a report for a given parameter passed via the command line.
We love Crystal because it is easy to customize and design a report. It also prints and creates a PDF file from crystal easily using our dedicated command line program.
One of the problems / complaints we have is that Crystal does not have a method that will allow us to create a PDF with vector images such as our company logo. Crystal Reports always converts the image to a bitmap. When the PDF is printed, the results are less flattering and the PDF file size increases.
Does anyone have a recommendation for a reporting product we should consider?
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www.hagridsolutions.com/xtraction
Offers easier usage than Crystal and rich export that can export data to an MS Word template (which can contain vectors, headers, table of contents), as well as export it to PDF or HTML format. Design is drag and drop with no coding or reliance on specialized staff.
You can define reports once and schedule them for output to PDF, saved on the system for viewing on the Internet or on the file system. Dates can be rolling (like last week, last month) and so are always delivered based on what you need. The design is drag and drop, dashboards are interactive, reports are available when you need them, and there is protection to block access to dashboards / reports and control who can create dashboards / reports. Of course, flexibility is required for any combination.