Features

i-net Crystal-Clear is a flexible and powerful reporting solution for many different purposes. You can use a lot of report features to make your reports useful, clear and meaningful.

Below you will find a list of our top features. In the samples section there are lots of simple samples showing specific features supported by i-net Crystal-Clear. If you are interested in complex samples, have a look at the application samples.

The following features are being completed by the i-net Crystal-Clear Plus version features.


Platform Independent with multiple Environments

  • i-net Crystal-Clear runs on every platform (OS) that supports Java 5 or higher (e.g. Windows, Unix, Solaris, OSX 10.4+, AIX). A GUI is not requiered for the server.
  • It can be used with many web servers like Bea WebLogic, IBM WebSphere, JRun, JBoss, Oracle Application Server, Tomcat, Jetty, IIS, Apache. You can also integrate it in every Java application.

Remote Interface

  • The Remote Interface is the most convenient way for administrators to configure the i-net Crystal-Clear Server when a direct access to the server is impossible. It currently offers the Configuration Manager and a Repository Browser.
  • The Interface can be activated during installation or from the standalone configuration manager.
  • It is being secured by the System Permissions where modules can be activated or hidden for certain users

Ad Hoc reporting

  • i-net Crystal-Clear offers1) a streamlined version of i-net DesignerXML to create meaningful reports very fast and easy. See more details.

See the Repository Browser. Login with user and password "demo".


Repository

  • The Repository is a place where everyone can store and execute report templates directly on the server. Together with System and Report Permissions we offer an easy way to manage visibility and execution permissions for users and groups. See more details.

See the Repository Browser. Login with user and password "demo".


System Permissions

  • Besides the Report Permissions this is a new way to restrict users to certain areas and functions of the i-net Crystal-Clear server. Currently administrators can set permissions for all of the remote available remote modules plus the WebDav access of the Repository. See more details.

Database independent

  • You can use data from every database with a JDBC driver or ODBC driver. It is also possible to access the data directly or via Java Beans. You can change the database at runtime or design time.

Free Visual Report Template Designer

  • You can install the i-net DesignerXML on as many clients as you want - absolutely free of charge.


Multi-Language Reports

  • A single report can be available for different languages (labels and formating).

Dynamic Reports

  • The reports can be customize with parameters and two different scripting languages. Parameter can be set via URL, API or by the user at run-time.

Scheduler

  • You can create reports with an execution time plan and send them via email, save them onto disk or do any other custom action. See more details.

Report Permissions


Drill Down

  • With clicking a group you can show details. Our reports support unlimmited grouping levels.

Output Formats

  • Generate your report into different output formats like Java, PDF, RTF, HTML, SVG, etc.

Many Layout Controls

  • Design your reports with Charts, Cross-Tabs, Fields, your custom Java Beans and many more layout elements. See the samples for an idea what is possible.

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Font Embedding

  • Font Embedding makes your report look the same on every system. This is very important for special fonts like barcode or symbolics.

64-bit

  • Java is a multi-platform language offering 64-bit installations for a large number of operating systems. You can install and run i-net Crystal-Clear on 64-bit installations of Java and maximize the benefits of your hardware.

Experience the difference

  • our product is 100% pure Java.
  • produces many different output formats.
  • supports many layout elements and controls.
  • can generate reports from many different data sources.
  • can be integrated in many application and web servers, e.g. BEA WebLogic, IBM WebSphere, JRun, Oracle Application Server and Tomcat.
  • supports unlimited grouping levels.
  • supports multi-language labels and formatting.


What about .NET

IF your runtime environment does only support .NET or your software is programed in .NET and not Java - you still will be able to use i-net Crystal-Clear or embed it into your application.

Have a look at our future plans to port i-net Crystal-Clear to .NET and contribute in the process.

1) This feature will be available in Q2 2010 with the upcoming version of i-net Crystal-Clear
 

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