i‑net Clear Reports Features Overview

i‑net Clear Reports is a self-hosted Java reporting engine with 40+ chart types, Crystal Reports compatibility, and support for electronic invoices in ZUGFeRD 2.4 / Factur-X 1.08 and Peppol. Developers integrate reporting functions into their applications through Java, .NET, or the WebAPI, while business users create ad hoc reports with optional AI assistance. LDAP, Active Directory, OAuth, and two-factor authentication simplify integration into existing IT environments.

Below is an overview of other important features of i‑net Clear Reports. A complete list of all features can be found in the whitepaper.

i-net Designer interface with a 3D chart and report layout, including headers and footers.

Multitude of Report Elements

i‑net Clear Reports provides a library of report elements - charts, crosstabs, subreports, barcodes, and conditional formatting - to create professional reports. The i‑net Designer offers drag-and-drop functionality for all elements, with a formula editor for calculated fields. Crystal Reports templates can be taken over (versions 7 to 8.5 directly, version 9 and later via a supplied converter), making report creation accessible to both technical and non-technical users.

Advanced charting with 3D visualization and interactive elements
Cross-tabulation for multidimensional data analysis
Powerful formula engine with Java extensibility
Rich text formatting, images, and dynamic tables
Multi-column layouts, forms, and label designs
Document embedding for PDF and Office formats
Dynamic parameters and conditional formatting
Dynamic subreports with data-driven content
Database BLOB field integration for images
Custom Java Beans for barcodes, gauges, and specialized components

i-net Clear Reports web interface with sample reports in the repository browser.

Secure Data Storage

i‑net Clear Reports provides a centralized, secure storage solution through its integrated Drive feature. This enterprise-grade storage system ensures that all reports and sensitive data are protected with comprehensive authorization management and access controls, making it ideal for organizations with strict security requirements.

Centralized report storage with enterprise-grade security
Granular permission management for users and groups
Secure access controls with role-based authorization
Elegant web interface for report management and sharing
Direct integration with i‑net Designer for seamless workflow
Group-based access control for collaborative environments
Ad Hoc in Drive: export and edit .adhoc files directly from the Drive

Diagnostics page with memory usage chart and server environment data details.

High-Performance & Scalability

i‑net Clear Reports is engineered for enterprise-scale reporting with advanced performance optimizations. The platform features intelligent caching mechanisms, optimized memory usage, and efficient data processing algorithms to handle massive datasets without compromising speed or reliability.

Advanced metadata and report caching for faster execution
Configurable JVM memory optimization and tuning
Vertical scaling with multi-core processor support
Horizontal scaling with clustered server deployment
Optimized SQL query generation and execution
Row buffer management for large datasets
Real-time performance monitoring and diagnostics

i-net Designer interface with a 3D bar chart, showing customizable chart types and data visualization options.

Visual Analytics & Charts

i‑net Clear Reports offers 40+ chart types for every data visualization need. From simple bar charts to complex 3D surface plots, interactive zoom, drill-down, and conditional highlighting make your data come alive. Charts render with full fidelity across all export formats including PDF, HTML, and Excel.

40+ chart types: bar, line, area, 3D surface, radar, bubble, scatter, pie, and combined charts
Interactive features: zoom, legend toggling, real-time data highlighting, and tooltips
Drill-down from overview charts into detailed breakdowns
Conditional formatting and threshold-based color highlighting
Full export fidelity in PDF, HTML, Excel, RTF, DOCX, and image formats
Combined charts mixing multiple chart types in a single visualization
Data-driven chart properties via formula language

Export menu in i-net Clear Reports listing formats such as PDF, Word, Excel, CSV, JSON, and XML in front of a 3D chart.

E-Invoicing with ZUGFeRD, Factur-X and Peppol

i‑net Clear Reports creates electronic invoices in ZUGFeRD 2.4 / Factur-X 1.08 and Peppol BIS Billing 3.0 format from a single plugin. Factur-X embeds machine-readable data directly in a PDF/A-3 file (hybrid format), while Peppol produces a standalone XML document for transmission over the Peppol network.

Hybrid PDF/A-3 invoices in ZUGFeRD 2.4 / Factur-X 1.08 (CII D22B)
Standalone XML invoices in Peppol BIS Billing 3.0 (UBL 2.1)
Create invoice templates in i‑net Designer and fill them with your data
Shared field mappings for both formats - configure once
Switch the output format via a URL parameter, also via API

i-net Designer interface showing a report with a bar chart from 2023 to 2025.

Crystal Reports Compatibility

With i‑net Clear Reports, you protect your existing investments and migrate gradually from Crystal Reports. i‑net Clear Reports reads templates of versions 7 to 8.5 directly; templates from version 9 onward are taken over via a supplied converter. Existing report designs and logic are largely preserved; depending on the report, individual adjustments in i‑net Designer may be required.

Direct support for Crystal Reports templates of versions 7 to 8.5
Templates from version 9 onward via a supplied converter
Automatic conversion to the i‑net Clear Reports RPT format during editing
Largely preserved report designs and logic
Enhanced performance compared to original Crystal Reports
Access to modern features and capabilities
Optional redesign with i‑net Designer for optimization
No data migration required; existing templates are converted instead of recreated

Dashboard

Overview pages on a flexible grid with drag-and-drop: watch reporting-server health in real time - load, memory, storage, certificates, and HTTP checks - next to configuration and Report Drive, and combine that with ad hoc reports, charts, and indicators for everyday use.

Operational widgets for platform teams; dashboards shareable with users and groups at read, write, or manage level
Ad hoc report widgets; pie, bar, and line charts, tables, values, gauges, progress bars, traffic lights; conditional highlighting by thresholds
Real-time updates, fullscreen for presentations, import and export as .dashboard files

Report in i-net Clear Reports showing a bar chart of orders per customer and a table with company names, dates, and amounts.

Ad Hoc Reporting with AI

With browser-based ad hoc reporting, business users create their own evaluations without knowing the database structures. They work with data templates approved by the administrator or developer. Optionally, AI creates reports from natural language input.

Create charts, tables, and crosstabs in the browser
Have AI generate reports from natural language input
Optional AI support: administrators enable it and select the AI provider
Save, export, and edit ad hoc reports in the Drive
Embedding in other applications; i‑net Designer uses Ad Hoc as a report wizard

Task Planner

Automate recurring evaluations, e.g., at the end of the month, with the Task Planner in the Plus edition. Reports run at defined times in a selected output format and are then sent, saved, or printed.

Time-controlled and calendar-aware report execution
Distribution via email, FTP, file system, Drive, or print
Separate execution history for each task
Read-only access to task definitions via the WebAPI
Extensible with custom targets and actions via plugins

i-net Clear Reports software interface showing language editor and translation options for German.

Internationalization & Localization

i‑net Clear Reports provides comprehensive multilingual support for both the server interface and report content, enabling global deployment and user accessibility. The platform supports multiple languages with dedicated translation management tools.

Multi-language server interface (English and German by default)
Dedicated translation management interface
Report content localization with i‑net Designer
Automatic language detection based on user preferences
Consistent terminology across all interface elements
Easy addition of new languages through translation files

Plugin Store with categories such as Administration, Applications, and Authentication, and plugins such as Configuration, Diagnostics, and Users and Groups.

Plugin Architecture & Store

i‑net Clear Reports features a robust plugin architecture that enables unlimited extensibility and customization. The integrated Plugin Store provides access to a growing ecosystem of free plugins, allowing you to tailor the platform to your specific business requirements.

Modular plugin architecture - custom data sources, chart types, export formats, and security integrations via Java plugins
Integrated Plugin Store with automatic updates
Free plugins for security and enhanced features
Easy installation and management through the web interface
Java-based plugin development with comprehensive APIs
Sideloading support for custom internal plugins

There is still a lot more!

Discover the full scope of i‑net Clear Reports in the whitepaper or download the latest version and start creating reports. The free trial license is valid for 90 days without functional restrictions, limited to 2 concurrent connections.

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