The Report Explorer component allows you to deploy a Windows Explorer interface that your end-users can use to organize their reports. The Report Explorer handles all operations via datapipelines; therefore, the folder structure and all of items within it can be saved to database tables. This interface presents a minimal learning curve as most users are familiar with the operation of the Explorer. The Report Explorer user-interface is pictured below:
| Button | Icon | Description |
| Up One Level |  |
When a folder is selected, use this button to select the parent folder. |
| New Folder |  |
Creates a new folder within the currently selected folder. |
| New Report |  |
Creates a new report and displays the report designer. |
| Open Report |  |
Opens the currently selected report and displays it in the report designer. |
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Prints the currently selected report. | |
| Print Preview |  |
Opens the currently selected report and displays it in the print preview window. |
| Delete |  |
Sends the currently selected items or items to the recycle bin. If the items are already in the recycle bin, it deletes them. |
| List |  |
Sets the list to display in columns and shows the item name only. |
| Details |  |
Shows one item per row, lists metadata about items: item type, item size, date last modified. |
The action that each button on the Report Explorer toolbar performs is described below:
