Opening Data Sources Directly

Data source reports are ad hoc reports that use either a list table or a crosstabulation table depending on the type of data. The following table shows the different data sources and the type of table that is used for an ad hoc report.

Note: Your data administrator determines what data sources you are authorized to view.

Data Source	Associated Icon	Type of Table
Relational information map		A summarized list table that is based on a system default query or a default query that is set up by your data administrator
Multidimensional information map		A crosstabulation table that is based on a system default query or a default query that is set up by your data administrator
Table		A detailed list table including all underlying columns1
Cube		A crosstabulation table that is based on a system default query
1When detail data is used, you cannot insert a crosstabulation table or any graphs except for scatter and bubble plots. To use a crosstabulation table and the other graph types, select Data > Summarization Options in Edit mode, and select the Summarize similar rows (Aggregated data) option.

To open a data source directly, complete these steps:

Double-click an information map, table, or cube in the Open dialog box. The ad hoc report opens in View mode.

Example of a Data Source Report Based on a Multidimensional Information Map

Example of a Data Source Report Based on a Table
Select FileSave. For information about how to complete the Save As dialog box, see Save a Report.

Tip

This is one of the quick start methods for creating a new saved report. For more information, see About the Quick Start Methods.