Is there any possibility to copy an existing report ( system predefined report or customer report ) to a new report.
Like copying a file and then modify it.
I can't find any possibility for this and always have to build a new report from scratch including scheduler and delivery options.
Actually this is not possible.
An enhancement request is submitted: CR0229919
It will be implemented in a future release.
WORKAROUND:
You can copy the files behind the scenes.
First scenario:
Rename a report which you want to use for the same instance, for example the same report should cover a different time ranges.
1) Have a prepared report (e.g. ReportA)
2) Go to "C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Local\Quest Software\Performance Analysis 6.0\Services\<instance name>\Reports\<report category>" (default installation path)
3) Copy the ".xpr" file to a new one: ReportA.xpr to ReportB.xpr
4) Edit the copy ".xpr" file (ReportB.xpr) with notepad, and change inside the file the parameter "NAME", with the name of the report you want
5) Save the file
6) Check that there is a directory also with the name of the original report. If yes, then create a similar one with the new name (usual it will be there only if the report was scheduled already)
7) Refresh the screen on PA, the report should appear there.
Second scenario:
You want to use the same report but for different instances.
1) Have a prepared report (e.g. ReportA)
2) Go to "C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Local\Quest Software\Performance Analysis 6.0\Services\<instance name>\Reports\<report category> (default installation path)
3) Copy the ".xpr" file to the other instance folder. Example:
...\Services\Instance_A\Reports\<report category>\ReportA.xpr
to
...\Services\Instance_B\Reports\<report category>\ReportA.xpr
4) Edit the ".xpr" file (ReportA.xpr) in the new location with notepad, and change inside the file the parameter "DBSERVICENAME", with the name of the new instance. Example:
DBSERVICENAME=INSTANCE_A
to
DBSERVICENAME=INSTANCE_B
5) Save the file
6) Check that there is a directory also with the name of the original report. If yes, then you need to create a similar one with the new location (usual it will be there only if the report was scheduled already)
7) Restart PA and open the Reports.
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