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How to Run Reports

How to Run Reports

On the main Koha Page go to Reports

  • Build new
    • Step 1 of 6:
      • Choose a module to report on: Circulation, cataloging, patrons, etc
      • Choose report visibility: No
    • Step 2 of 6: Pick a report type
      • Tabular
    • Step 3 of 6: Select columns for display
      • In the left hand column choose your criteria and click add
        • The options for display will vary depending on the type of report you are running (step 2)
      • Click Next
    • Step 4 of 6: Select criteria to limit on
      • Choose the criteria
        • This screen will look different depending on the type of report you want done
      • Click Next
    • Step 5 of 6: Pick which columns to total
      • Choose the column to total
      • Click next
    • Step 6 of 6: Choose how you want the report ordered
      • Asc vs Desc
      • Click Finish
    • Confirm custom report
      • Click Save
    • Save your custom report
      • Type in the Report Name
      • Choose the report group (optional)
    • It will say: Your report has been saved
      • You can go to:
        • Run this report
        • Access this report from the: Saved reports page
        • Schedule this report to run using the: Scheduler tool
        • Return to: Guided reports
  • Use saved
    • Go to used saved
    • Choose a report you want to run
    • Go to the right side where it says Actions
    • Click run Report
    • Depending on the report you may need to add more information, but Koha will prompt you           
      • For example: may ask you for date ranges
  • Create from SQL
    • Click on Create from SQL
    • Follow this link in a separate tab/page: https://wiki.koha-community.org/wiki/SQL_Reports_Library
    • Find the report you want to run
    • Copy the code in the box
    • Return to Koha and title your report
    • Paste the code in Koha where it says: SQL:
    • Click: save Report
    • Click: Run this report