While easy to use, the WebFocus Reporting System allows some degree of customization. These is also a great deal of flexibility available in how a report is delivered to the user's desktop. One can choose to see the output using browser software or one can chose to have the file sent to the local PC in a number of standard file formats including Excel. The transfer of data to the PC takes place through the browser software and no other software is needed. Once a report has appeared on the screen, the usual browser capabilities can be used to navigate, search, and print it.
Help is available.
There is plenty of help available for each report that explains what the report shows, what the report parameters are, and how to enter selection criteria. A link to the data dictionary for each report is also available for users who want or need to generate more complex reports. Example of Report Help WebFocus does not replace mainframe Focus reporting. The WebFocus Reporting System is based on relatively new and complex Internet technology. As such, it has some peculiarities that may not work as expected.