Reporting 2.0 - Report Types
To access Reporting 2.0, go to

For information about Reporting 2.0 permissions, see the following:
- Permissions in Reporting 2.0 - This provides detailed information about Reporting 2.0 permissions.
- Permissions List - This provides the list of permissions and their relationships so that you know the specific permissions users need to create and view reports.
Report Type Visibility Is Permission-Based
Users only see a report type when they have the permission to view at least one of its sections. For example, a user with permissions for Reporting, Learning, and Training will be able to view fields for Assignment, Certification, and Training, but they will not be able to view fields for Compensation or Performance, etc.
Regardless of which report type the user chooses, users will only see field columns based on their permissions.
Selecting Report Type
When a report type is available for your report based on the fields you have added, you will be prompted to choose one. For example, if you add fields that apply to more than one Custom Report category
Workflow for Selecting Report Type
- Add fields to the report.
- Click the Preview tab, or click the or the button.
- A report type pop-up opens asking which type of report are you building.
- Select a report type from the drop-down. The options display in alphanumeric order.
- Click .
Once you click
The type of report will appear on the Builder and Preview tabs, as well as on the Report Viewer.
Note: Users with "Can View" and "Edit" ability as well as Reporting - Manage permissions can change the report type when accessing the report.
Reset Report
Once you set the report type, you can choose to reset the report. Resetting the report deselects the current report type and re-populates the list of fields to choose from on the left based on fields already selected for use in the report. A new report type can then be selected based on the new field choices that are made.
Click
to reset the report. The list of fields in the Data panel will update to display all fields. The fields and filters you have added to the report will not be lost.Copy Report
When copying a report that has a report type defined, the report type is copied. Users can remove the report type by clicking
so that a different report type can be selected.