Workflow

Let's dive into the workflow of dReveal's desktop designers. It's a two-step process that lays the foundation for your report creation. Here's how it goes:

Crafting the Backbone - Model Designer

The first step involves crafting a model, which is essentially the backbone of every report, grid, or dashboard you'll create. The Model Designer is where the magic happens. In this space, you have the power to define various aspects of your data like conditions, joins, and even calculated columns. Think of it as sculpting your data into exactly what you need. Once your model is shaped to perfection, it becomes the cornerstone for all your subsequent work.

Empowering Creativity - Grids, Dashboards, Documents

With your well-crafted model in hand, you're ready to work your creative wonders in the other designers - namely Grid, Dashboard, and Document. Each of these tools operates on top of the model you've meticulously built. It's like they're dancing to the tune you've set with your model.

The Grid Designer lets you construct data grids, the Dashboard Designer empowers you to craft insightful dashboards, and the Document Designer aids in creating comprehensive documents. All of this is possible because of the solid foundation your model provides.

In a nutshell, dReveal's desktop designers offer a dynamic duo: Model Designer for creating the core structure, and Grid, Dashboard or Document designer for putting that structure to amazing use. It's a seamless process that transforms data into valuable insights for your web application.