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The Reporting module lets you create professional reports by combining data blocks from across MSPortal.ai. Build QBR presentations, compliance summaries, budget forecasts, and more with the visual report builder.

Accessing Reports

  1. Click Reporting in the sidebar
  2. The reports list displays all your saved reports
Reports List Overview

Reports List

Reports Table

The reports table displays:
ColumnDescription
Report TitleName of the report
CompanyAssociated company
CreatorUser who created the report
CreatedCreation date
BlocksNumber of content blocks in the report
TypeReport category (Quarterly Report, etc.)
ActionsEdit, duplicate, delete options
  • Search - Find reports by title
  • Filter - Click the filter icon to narrow results
  • Sort - Click column headers to sort

Viewing a Report

Click any report to view its contents:
Report Viewer

Report Header

ElementDescription
BackReturn to reports list
TitleReport name and company
Date RangeData period covered
Edit ReportOpen in report builder
Print/Export PDFGenerate PDF for sharing

Report Content

Reports display content blocks in a paginated format:
  • Text blocks - Headings, paragraphs, AI-generated summaries
  • Data blocks - Charts, tables, metrics from MSPortal modules
  • Branding - Company logos and styling

Creating a New Report

1

Click New Report

Click the New Report button in the toolbar
2

Configure Metadata

Set report type, company, and description
3

Set Date Range

Define the data period for the report
4

Add Blocks

Drag content blocks onto report pages
5

Save

Press Ctrl+S or click Save to store the report

Report Builder

The report builder provides a visual editor for creating reports:
Report Builder Interface

Report Metadata

Configure basic report information:
FieldDescription
Report TitleEditable report name
VersionVersion number for tracking changes
TypeCategory (Quarterly Report, Monthly Summary, etc.)
CompanyAssociated company for data filtering
DescriptionBrief summary of report contents

Date Controls

FieldDescription
Date RangeStart and end dates for data
Quick DatesPreset ranges (This Quarter, Last Month, YTD)

Display Settings

SettingDescription
Page FormatLetter 4x8, A4, or custom layouts
Show GridDisplay alignment grid for positioning
Show CardsEnable card styling on blocks
Applied BlocksView list of blocks used in report

Content Blocks

Text Blocks

BlockDescription
HeadingLarge title text for sections
TextParagraph text with rich formatting

Branding

BlockDescription
Company LogoInsert your organization’s logo

Planner Blocks

BlockDescription
Roadmap TimelineVisual timeline of planned items
Planner TableTable view of planner tasks
Planner SummaryAI-generated executive summary

Compliance Blocks

BlockDescription
Compliance Score OverviewOverall compliance grade and metrics
Compliance BreakdownScore by compliance group
Compliance Progress Over TimeHistorical compliance trend chart
Non-Compliance Items ListDetailed list of failing checks
Compliance ReportFull compliance summary

Goals Blocks

BlockDescription
GoalsCompany goals with progress bars

Budget Blocks

BlockDescription
Budget DetailFull budget breakdown with line items
Budget ForecastMulti-year budget projection chart

Device Blocks

BlockDescription
Device WarrantiesWarranty status summary
Device InventoryDevice list and counts
Warranty TimelineUpcoming warranty expirations

Working with Pages

Page Management

  • Add Page - Click ”+ Add Page” to create new pages
  • Delete Page - Click the trash icon on a page header
  • Page Numbers - Pages are numbered automatically

Block Positioning

  • Drag and Drop - Move blocks to position them
  • Resize - Drag block edges to resize
  • Grid Alignment - Enable grid for precise positioning
  • Split Across Pages - Large blocks can span multiple pages

Report Actions

Saving Reports

  • Auto-save - Changes save automatically
  • Manual Save - Press Ctrl+S or click Save
  • Version Tracking - Version numbers track changes

Exporting Reports

1

Open Report

View the report you want to export
2

Click Print/Export PDF

Select the export button in the header
3

Configure Options

Set page size and orientation if needed
4

Download

Save the PDF to your device

Sharing Reports

  • PDF Export - Share as professional PDF documents
  • Direct Link - Share report URL with team members
  • Meeting Integration - Add reports to meeting agendas

Report Types

TypeUse Case
Quarterly Report (QBR)Quarterly business reviews with clients
Monthly SummaryRegular status updates
Compliance ReportAudit and compliance documentation
Budget ReviewFinancial planning and tracking
CustomAny specialized reporting need

Best Practices

Report Design

  1. Start with Purpose - Define what the report should communicate
  2. Use Summaries - Include AI-generated executive summaries
  3. Balance Content - Mix charts, tables, and text
  4. Logical Flow - Organize from overview to details

Data Freshness

  • Reports pull live data when viewed
  • Export PDFs to capture point-in-time snapshots
  • Set appropriate date ranges for the reporting period

Branding

  • Upload company logo in Tenant Settings
  • Logo appears automatically in report headers
  • Consistent branding across all exported PDFs

Troubleshooting

Blocks Not Loading

  • Verify the company has data for the selected date range
  • Check that integrations are connected and synced
  • Refresh the page and try again

Export Issues

  • Ensure all blocks have finished loading
  • Try a smaller date range for large reports
  • Check browser pop-up settings for downloads

Missing Data

  • Verify date range includes relevant data
  • Check company selection matches data source
  • Ensure required modules are enabled