Preface

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TERMS

TERMS	DESCRIPTION
Report (Prepared report)	A document that can be generated from a set of data retrieved from an application, file, or database. Reports are typically created based on a predefined template but can also be built using application code. Reports can be interactive and rebuilt (modified) based on user commands (manipulations). Prepared Report is a formatted document saved in the internal format of the report generation system. A prepared report cannot be rebuilt or modified but can be exported to files in other formats.
Template	A predefined layout for subsequent report generation. A template can be stored in a file, database, or network resource. A report template can contain bindings to external data, their descriptions, parameters, and scripts. A special program called a designer can be used to edit the template.
Export	A document or file in a specific format generated based on a prepared report. For example, PDF, Excel, JPEG, and other file formats. File generation can be combined with sending it as an email message or saving it to network storage.
Designer	A program for creating and editing report templates. It can be installed on a computer or operate in a browser (online designer).