Report versions
If you run IBM® Cognos® Analytics reports, you see the latest data from the source. But often you view report versions and outputs, such as when a report you subscribe to is delivered. Report outputs are generated by subscriptions, schedules, multiple formats or languages, bursting, and delivery methods that include save, print, and email.
In many instances, you are notified and receive a link to view report output, but you can also view saved and archived versions for reports in your content lists.
- Save a report version
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In the application bar, when you view a report, tap either
, or 
. The location of the save option depends on the type of report you view. - View report versions and archived versions
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For a report in a content list, tap
and then tap 
View versions.Note: When users from different time zones download the saved report output version, its timestamp shows the GMT-0 (GMT-Z) time zone. This timestamp is correct and cannot be configured. The GMT-0 time zone, and not the user’s time zone, is used in the timestamp so that when users from different time zones download the report version, it’s clear that they are looking at the exact same version of the report. The timestamp would be misleading if it showed the user’s timezone because this could imply that the report was generated at different times. - Set the maximum number of report versions that you can save
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For a report in a content list, tap
> 
Properties > Report > Advanced,
and in the Report output versions field, enter a number to represent the
maximum number of report versions that you can save. - Delete saved outputs for report versions
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For a report in a content list, tap
. Tap
View versions, tap an entry in the list, and then tap the delete icon.
Deleting removes all saved output formats for the version.