Technical Tip: Create a custom report using Chart Builder Tool from Log View

[mantaransingh_FTNT]

Description

This article describes how to create a custom report using the Chart Builder Tool from Log View. Using Chart Builder, custom dataset queries and charts can be created as per requirement.

Scope

FortiAnalyzer.

Solution

1. Steps to follow before building the chart:

• The columns to be shown in the report should be selected first from Column Settings.
• Filters must be applied as required.

2. Using Chart Builder.

To use the Chart Builder option, go to Log View -> Tools -> Chart Builder.

                  

• Give the name of the chart. For example: ‘Test-Report’.
• Select the columns. Up to 5 columns can be selected.
                                             

                    

• Hit Preview to preview the data.
• Hit Save, and a chart and dataset will be created.

3. Creating reports using the new chart.

• Go to Reports -> Create new -> Give a report name -> Layout -> Insert Chart.
• Select the chart.
• Select OK to add the chart.
  
• Select Apply to save the changes to the report.
  

It is possible to add as many charts within a single report if 5 columns are needed.

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