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FastReport Publisher

Do I need to have programming experience to use FastReport Publisher?

No, you don’t. Publisher is a low-code solution. Thanks to the User Panel, Administrator Panel, and visual Online Designer, reports can be created without knowledge of programming languages. Advanced functionality with APIs and scripts is available for developers.

What report formats are supported?

More than 30 formats: PDF, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, HTML, OpenOffice, XPS, SVG, LaTeX, JSON, CSV, and even ZPL and DXF. Choose the appropriate format when exporting—everything is already built-in.

Can I install Publisher on my company’s internal network without Internet access?

Yes. FastReport Publisher supports self-hosted installation: deploy it on your server in a closed network.

Are my data sources supported?

Most likely — yes. Publisher works with ClickHouse, MongoDB, MS SQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, CSV, JSON, XML, and others. If your source is not there—write to us, we will add it.

How are users authenticated?

Each user has a profile. Authorization via login/password is supported. There is also a built-in system of roles and access rights. If you need to connect external OAuth providers, consider using the Corporate Server.

Can I create a report in the browser from my phone?

Yes. The online designer is adapted for mobile devices. You can open, edit, and even export reports directly from your phone or tablet.

Are company fonts supported?

Upload your TTF files and use them in templates. This allows you to maintain your brand identity in every document.

How does document delivery work?

You can automatically send reports to email, to a folder via FTP, to Webhook or external clouds. If you need integration with your CRM, use the API.

Is FastReport VCL supported?

Yes. You can save reports from FastReport VCL directly to Publisher and download them back.

How many users are supported?

15 users are supported by default. Configuring rights and roles allows you to flexibly scale the system to a larger number of employees. Contact us to connect additional users.

Is there technical support?

Yes, of course. We provide technical support through a ticket system. You can also get advice on implementation and custom integration.

What if I need several workspaces (for departments/branches)?

The system has the ability to create isolated workspaces. If you need more than is provided by default, write to us, we will extend the limit.

Is it necessary to involve a DevOps specialist to install FastReport Publisher?

If your organization has such specialists, then it will be a plus: changing the configuration, setting up CI/CD or switching to the senior solution—FastReport Corporate Server will be easy and fast. But in any case, the Publisher delivery includes an Installation Wizard, with which you can easily configure everything in a few clicks.

What operating systems are supported?

All OSs that support Docker: Windows, Linux (Debian, Ubuntu), macOS, and others. We have docker images based on both Debian.

Also, a convenient “Installation Wizard” is available for Windows, with which even the least sophisticated user can install FastReport Publisher.

What are the minimum system requirements?

FastReport Publisher will run on almost any modern laptop, PC, or server with the following parameters:

Hardware: - Processor: 2x1.80 GHz (x86_64) - RAM: 8 GB - Storage: 20 GB of disk space, it is recommended to take into account additional space for logs, cache and temporary report files

Software: - Docker Engine: 19.03.0 or later - docker-compose: v2.12.2 or later

What file formats are used to save templates and reports?

By default, the formats of the FastReport .NET report generator are used: for templates—.frx, for finished reports—.fpx. It is also possible to store documents in FastReport VCL format—*.fr3 and *.fp3.

What examples of Publisher implementation are you aware of?

With the help of Publisher, you can solve a wide range of tasks: from standard tasks of the company’s document flow, printing utility bills to printing tickets for ballet, test results, and personalized gift packaging. And thanks to a convenient file system and the function of sending to mail and file storage, documents will easily find their client.


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