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Create Views in Essential Open Source

Posted: 15 Apr 2025, 19:25
by al01
Hi, I am using the Essential OS version, and I am not sure if there is a way to create new views or edit the existing ones.

Thanks. :geek:

Re: Create Views in Essential Open Source

Posted: 06 Sep 2025, 02:33
by terry
Yes, you can both create new views and edit existing ones.

Views are XSLT-based reports. An XSL (XSLT) file is a small template that transforms the model’s XML data into the HTML you see in the Viewer.

To create a new view you can:
  • Copy an existing report .xsl and adjust it to your needs.
  • In the repository (Reports -> Report), create a new Report and set the "Report XSL Filename" to your file (path as deployed in the Viewer).
  • Redeploy/refresh the Viewer.
To edit an existing view
  • Locate its .xsl file, back it up, make your changes, and refresh the Viewer.
The Essential University guide “Creating New Reports” walks through this process step-by-step:

https://enterprise-architecture.org/uni ... w-reports/

Hope that helps!