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Report Analyzer

by Cortex Systems · Since 1999
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Quick facts
VendorCortex Systems
Year launched1999
StatusActive
LocationCortex Systems Pty Ltd (ABN: 95 088 356 245) PO Box 1115, Nerang QLD 4211, Australia
Countries servedGlobal
Languages1
Integrations3+
Free tierN/A
Free trialYES
Contact salesYES

About Report Analyzer

Report Analyzer is a documentation and analysis software from Cortex Systems designed for Crystal Reports and Crystal Enterprise. It provides features such as a Microsoft SQL Server 2005 database backend for storing documentation, support for documenting Crystal Reports in versions 8.0, 8.5, 9.0, 10.0, and XI, and drag and drop analysis of reports from Windows Explorer into a Workbench. Additionally, it offers drag and drop organization of folders and reports within the Workbench and a formula window that underlines in red formulas and variables with design suggestions. This software helps users effectively manage and analyze their reports with ease. Key capabilities: Microsoft SQL Server storage Support for multiple Crystal Reports versions Drag and drop functionality Folder and report organization Design suggestion features Best for: report analysts that need to document and analyze Crystal Reports efficiently.

Report Analyzer is a robust tool designed to significantly enhance the development, maintenance, and analysis of Crystal Reports. Its user-friendly interface, coupled with a comprehensive suite of features, streamlines the entire reporting process from initial design to deployment. One of the key strengths of Report Analyzer lies in its ability to expedite the development process. The software's powerful search and find functionality allows users to quickly locate specific objects within reports, saving valuable time and effort. Additionally, the cross-referencing feature helps identify dependencies between objects, enabling developers to understand the impact of changes and make informed decisions. The software's documentation generation capabilities are equally impressive. Report Analyzer can automatically generate detailed reports, including database dictionaries, formula analysis, and performance insights. This documentation serves as an invaluable resource for both developers and end-users, ensuring clarity and consistency across the organization. Furthermore, Report Analyzer empowers developers to optimize report performance through its advanced formula analysis tools. By identifying potential errors, performance bottlenecks, and optimization opportunities, developers can create more efficient and responsive reports.

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Comprehensive report analysis and documentation for Crystal Reports.
  • Time-saving cross-reference and object search tools.
  • Export options for multiple formats (Word, Excel, PDF).
  • Built-in performance and design optimization recommendations.
  • Enterprise server compatibility for larger organizations.
Cons
  • Only supports Crystal Reports.
  • No cloud-based or SaaS version (on-premise only).
  • Lacks in-app marketplace for third-party tools.
  • Limited support for non-English languages.
  • Interface and user experience may feel outdated compared to modern BI tools.

Features

Key features

1. Search and Find Objects

Quickly locate report objects like tables, fields, or subreports.

2. Cross Reference Tool

Identify relationships between report objects and dependencies.

3. Documentation Reports

Generate presentation-quality reports such as Database Dictionaries.

4. Formula Analyzer

View formulas, detect errors, and analyze formula call trees.

5. Export Documentation

Export reports to Word, Excel, HTML, PDF, XML, and image formats.

6. Performance Suggestions

Automatically detect and recommend solutions for performance issues.

7. Enterprise Edition Support

Document reports hosted on Crystal Enterprise 10 or Business Objects XI.

Additional features

1. Search and Find Objects

Locate report objects like tables, subreports, and fields efficiently.

2. Cross Reference Tool

Analyze relationships between objects, formulas, and sections.

3. Built-in Documentation Reports

Pre-built, presentation-quality documentation templates.

4. Customizable Reports

Add custom documentation reports to the library.

5. Formula Analyzer

Detect errors, analyze formula call trees, variables, and conditional formulas.

6. Export Options

Export documentation in Word, Excel, PDF, HTML, XML, JPEG, and Bitmap formats.

7. Blueprint Image Export

Export report blueprints as JPEG or Bitmap images.

8. HTML Documentation Export

Export entire folders or Workbenches to HTML for sharing over networks or intranets.

9. Performance Suggestions

Identify report design mistakes and optimization opportunities.

10. Enterprise Server Support

Support for Crystal Enterprise 10 and Business Objects XI environments.

Pricing

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Countries & Languages

Global
Countries served
1
Interface languages
16
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Interface languages

English

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