## Using Standard Reports

The default standard report template, TEXTONLY.RTP, is really nothing more than a simple template that plugs measurement data into a TextReportObject to mimic how text-based reports appeared in previous versions of PC-DMIS.

Report Window showing a standard, text-based report

If the default standard report template doesn't work for you, PC-DMIS also ships with additional standard report templates that you may find useful. You can easily change the layout used for the current report by clicking the appropriate icon from the Reporting toolbar.

- TEXTONLY.RTP: This template uses the TextReportObject with some standard labels included.

  A Sample Report Using TEXTONLY.RTP

- CADONLY.RTP: This template uses the CadReportObject with some standard labels included in portrait layout. Since this template supports fewer labels than CADONLY_LANDSCAPE.RTP (up to 10), the labels are larger and more detailed.

  A Sample Report Using CADONLY.RTP

- TEXTANDCAD.RTP: This template uses the TextReportObject and the CadReportObject with some standard labels included.

  A Sample Report Using TEXTANDCAD.RTP

- GRAPHICALANALYSIS.RTP: This template uses the Analysis Object to provide you with a graphical analysis of each form dimension (such as Flatness, Roundness, and so forth) sent to the report. It will not show an analysis for non-form dimensions. PC-DMIS will graphically display the deviation of each individual hit for the dimensions used. The report displays the error in the form of individual arrows for each hit. These arrows, with their colors and directions, indicate the relative size of the error, as well as its direction.

  A Sample Report Using GraphicalAnalysis.RTP

- CADONLY_LANDSCAPE: Similar to CADONLY but this template displays in landscape layout. Since this template supports more labels than CADONLY.RTP (up to 30), the labels are smaller and less detailed.

  A Sample Report Using CADONLY_LANDSCAPE.RTP

- PPAP: This template produces a report that can be used in Production Part Approval Process (PPAP). If this report template doesn't readily appear, you may need to manually apply it. See "Applying or Removing a Report Template" for information on how to apply a new template.

  PPAP Report

These templates exist in the Report Templates dialog box (or the Reporting sub-directory) by default. See "Applying or Removing a Report Template" for information on using this dialog box.

Note: If you load a part program that uses a report template that does not exist in the specified reporting directory nor in the directory where you installed PC-DMIS, then PC-DMIS will generate a text-only report template on the fly called "default.rtp". This allows you to always see a report in the Report window even if you don't have the specified report template. Remember, default.rtp only displays information in a text-only format. This means you cannot deselect the Use Text Mode Dimension Report check box in the Report dialog box. See "Changing the Report Window's Contents" for information on that dialog box.