Converting sample reports to templates

This section describes how to convert an existing report to a report template.

About this task

To create a template from an existing report:

  1. Select the appropriate sample report from Public Folders > Sample Report Definitions > Data Warehouse Reports in IBM® Cognos® Connection.
  2. Open the report using Report Studio.
  3. From the File menu, click Convert To Template. Any query-related information in the original report, such as data items, calculations, and filters are removed from the template.
  4. From the File menu, click Save As to save the template as a new file and keep the original report intact.

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