Report Designer Add-In: Understanding the List Structure

To understand how the list structure in the Report Designer Add-In is formulated, you need to understand the general ledger chart of accounts hierarchy.

Below is a typical example of an account hierarchy.

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The lists are retrieved from the General Ledger.

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Adding Lists

There are various lists that can be used to view some of the key information; for example, account numbers and budget codes.

1. Drag and drop lists that you require from the Task Pane onto your Microsoft® Excel® worksheet. (Accounts, Account Groups, Account Segments)

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2. You can reference items in these lists from within your formulas, to return data based on the selected list.

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Company Codes

Lists are always returned from the company code which is selected in the Task Pane.

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To change the company code:

1. Click on the company code.

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2. Select a new GL Company Code from the drop down options.

Note that the company code is obtained from your General Ledger.