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Smart Reports FAQs

Learn how Smart Reports can enhance your reporting capabilities. Find answers to common queries.

What is Smart Reports?

Smart Reports is a comprehensive reporting tool that generates standard and custom reports for the entire PlantFCE toolkit, including eAI, Auto Router, Smart MTO, Cost AI, mD, Mails, Flows, Checks, and Trails. It provides a unified platform for report generation, customization, and analysis.

What types of reports can I generate with Smart Reports?

Smart Reports allows you to create standard reports, custom reports, and comparative analysis reports that compare data across tools or time periods.

Can Smart Reports integrate data from multiple tools?

Yes, Smart Reports seamlessly integrates data from all tools in the PlantFCE ecosystem, allowing you to generate unified reports that consolidate information from various sources.

What file formats are supported for report exports?

You can export reports in PDF, Excel (.xlsx), Word (.docx), and CSV formats.

Does Smart Reports support automation?

Yes, you can schedule automated reports to be generated and delivered at regular intervals to designated recipients.

Can I customize the layout and design of reports?

Absolutely. Smart Reports provides a drag-and-drop interface for customizing layouts, adding company branding, and selecting the data and visuals you want to include.

How does Smart Reports ensure data security?

Smart Reports implements role-based access controls, ensuring that only authorized users can access, edit, or view specific reports. Additionally, all data transmissions are encrypted.

Does Smart Reports provide visualization options?

Yes, Smart Reports includes advanced visualization options, such as graphs, charts, and tables, for clear and impactful data presentation. Interactive elements like filters and drill-downs are also supported.

Can I collaborate with my team on reports?

Yes, Smart Reports supports collaboration features that allow multiple users to contribute to, comment on, or review reports.

What is the audit trail feature in Smart Reports?

The audit trail, powered by Trails, records every action taken on reports, including changes, updates, and user activity, ensuring complete transparency and accountability.

Is Smart Reports accessible on mobile devices?

Yes, Smart Reports is optimized for mobile devices, allowing you to view and manage reports on the go.

Can I reuse report templates?

Yes, Smart Reports offers a library of reusable templates to speed up report generation for commonly used formats.

Does Smart Reports offer multi-language support?

Currently, Smart Reports supports English. Multilingual support is planned for future updates.

Can I integrate external data into Smart Reports?

Yes, through its API, Smart Reports can integrate with external systems to include additional data sources in your reports.

Who can benefit from Smart Reports?

Smart Reports is designed for users in the engineering, cost estimation, and process management industries who rely on the PlantFCE toolkit for their workflows.

How do I get started with Smart Reports?

Smart Reports is available as part of the PlantFCE toolkit. Once installed, you can start generating reports by selecting data from the connected tools or using pre-designed templates.

Is there a free trial available?

Yes, Smart Reports offers a free trial as part of the PlantFCE suite, allowing you to explore its features before committing.

Can I add my company logo to the reports?

Yes, you can customize reports with your company’s branding, including logos, headers, and footers.

Does Smart Reports provide insight recommendations?

Yes, Smart Reports includes AI-powered recommendations for report content based on tool usage and user activity.

How do I contact support for Smart Reports?

For any questions or issues, you can contact the PlantFCE support team via email or the support portal available on the PlantFCE website.