Periodic reports

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Periodic reports

Periodic reports are generated and delivered at regular intervals, helping with decision-making and serving as project deliverables. You can:

  • Create multiple report subscriptions,

  • Receive reports directly in your email inbox on a schedule you define.

You can view, download, and manage your periodic reports from the Periodic reports page.

Time to SLA Periodic reports page with report list

How to create a periodic report

  1. In the Time to SLA top menu, click Reports.

  2. Select the Report Type.

Periodic reports are not available for Status and Durations reports.

  1. Configure your report according to its type. For more details, refer to the related documentation: Summary, Detail.

  2. Once you’re satisfied with your configuration, click the chevron next to Generate to reveal the dropdown menu.

    Time to SLA Periodic reports dashboard with subscription controls
  3. Click Schedule period report. The Subscribe for Report screen appears.

  4. On the Subscribe for Report screen, provide the following details:

    Time to SLA Periodic reports subscription settings dialog
    • Name: Assign a name to your report.

    • Recipients: Specify who will receive the report.

    • Editors: Add users who can edit the report settings.

    • Schedule: Click Build Cron expression to pick a time for the report. After you've chosen your preferred time, click OK.

      Time to SLA Periodic reports schedule configuration dialog
    • Email this report, even if there are no issues found: Check this box if you want to be notified in such cases.

Periodic reports help you share data efficiently, but access should be managed carefully. Only editors and designated recipients can view the report on the Periodic reports screen.

As the subscription owner, you’re responsible for ensuring that only authorized users receive and access the report. Before adding recipients, review the report’s scope and confirm that each recipient has the necessary permissions.

  1. Click Save to schedule the report.

Your report will be listed on the Periodic Reports page once it has been generated and emailed to you.

Time to SLA Periodic reports delivery settings dialog
Example email. Click here in the email body to see the details.

What to do if you don’t receive a report

Check the State section on the Periodic reports page. It displays your report's current status and can help you identify any issues preventing delivery.

Time to SLA Periodic reports table showing generated reports

How to create a subscription from a saved filter

  1. Go to Manage Filters.

  2. Find the filter you want and click the actions menu button.

    Time to SLA Periodic reports report details with SLA data
  3. Click Manage Subscriptions. A subscription page for the filter you have chosen appears.

  4. Click the Add Subscription button. The Subscribe for Report screen appears.

    Time to SLA Periodic reports results table with summary columns
  5. Configure your subscriptions by following the steps described above.

  6. Click Save to schedule the report.

How to create a subscription from a background report

  1. Click Background Reports.

  2. Find the filter you want and click the actions menu button.

    Time to SLA Periodic reports detailed results with SLA status
  3. Click Add Subscription. The Subscribe for Report screen appears.

  4. Configure your subscriptions by following the steps described above.

  5. Click Save to schedule the report.

How to download periodic reports

  1. Go to the Periodic Reports page.

  2. Find the report you want to download and click the settings icon next to it.

  3. Select Download report to start the download automatically.

    Time to SLA Periodic reports report preview with SLA metrics

The report will be downloaded automatically in .CSV format.