Introduction

Core Enhancements, Data Import & Export, Data Reports, Admin Reports, Tables & Lists

  • View and download reports in both frontend and backend.
  • Nested categories for reports.
  • Frontend views of categories (list of categories), category (reports from category) and single report.
  • Using different databases for loading reports data. Standard Joomla database drivers are supported including MSSQL via 'Microsoft SQL Server Driver for PHP'.
  • Creating of reports by entering SQL query, editing of query with SQL profile and explain results, easy inserting of tags and database tables into query.
  • Configurable filters for reports of few types (text field, text area, drop-down lists, checkboxes, radio inputs with either manually entered options or options loaded via SQL query), filter's values can be used in query as via tags.
  • Conditional statements for query: certain parts of SQL can be executed only if filter's value was entered.
  • Search in report and download selected rows only.
  • Ordering of report by column.
  • Report can be downloaded in configurable CSV, XLS, XLSX, PDF, HTML and XML formats. PDF documents can be customized via custom HTML templates.
  • Rich customization of report views, HTML, XLS and XLSX formats (borders, colors, backgrounds etc., separate styles for headings, subheadings, data rows and footer row).
  • Subheadings with ability to span above few heading columns.
  • Footer row: each column can have custom footer value or auto-calculated values (minimum, maximum, average and sum). XLS reports can have footer values either pre-calculated or have formulas (built-in AVERAGE(), SUM(), MIN(), MAX() or you can use own formula with replaceable tags of column data rows coordinates).
  • Each report column can have own style applied for report views, HTML, PDF, XLS and XLSX formats.
  • 3-levels of style settings: global settings, individual report settings, column settings: you can easily change styles for all reports.
  • Count of report views and downloads.
  • Access levels for categories of reports, reports, available formats and columns.
  • HTML and PHP pre-processors for columns values: you can wrap a value into HTML code or change it via PHP.
  • Current Joomla user-related and GET variables tags with conditional elements in query (query can be different for user with different usergroups).
  • Ability to delete selected report rows in backend and frontend.
  • Ability to embed reports into articles via special {reportid=x} tag (Joomla content plugin is included).
  • Ability to group report rows by column.
  • Ability to email reports via special link (great feature to receive reports scheduled by a cronjob).
  • Import/Export of reports in XML - helps to transfer your reports between local and live servers.
  • Custom .ttf fonts support for HTML-based reports including PDF (fonts are embedded into .pdf documents).
  • Selection of PDF generation engine: either server-independent 'dompdf' or more powerful 'wkhtmltopdf' engine can be used. 'wkhtmltopdf' engine requires wkhtmltopdf library to be installed on your server.
  • to be continued...

Functionality
Shows extensive functionalities and,considers all aspects of reporting using PHP. but it is hard to judge due lack of documentation.
Ease of use
The extremely poor documentation has made the ease of use irrelevant as, unless i have a 1-0-1 with the developer its hard to figure out.
Support
The developer's support is good but tends to shy away when the going gets tough. Overall support is good.
Documentation
Very lacking and outdated. It applies to an outdated Joomla and very much incomplete. The documentation has defeated all the good qualities.
Value for money
It truly value for money if report does not get complex like loading back-end PHP script to generated report tables (based on our needs).
I used this to: I want to use this to generate reports so that my users can use for daily operational needs. We had used something similar before but the product is outdated now and had to writing php code for the needs.
Owner's reply: We can admit, that unfortunately, the documentation still uses old Joomla 3 screenshots. We are still updating all our documentations to Joomla 5 screenshots.
But, the customer wants complex report data loading via the custom script which should create a temporary table first.
We have helped the customer and created this custom script, even free of charge.
Unfortunately, the customer is incompetent in PHP and programming, hence such a task is really problematic when the developer work is not done by developers.
It's not the question of documentation or functionality of our extension.
Anyway, we try to help as much as possible.

Wish I'd found it sooner



Posted on 07 August 2021
Functionality
I dove in at the deep end. Did not find this component lacking to create tabulated data reports
Ease of use
If you have a little SQL & Database management jargon knowledge, you should find this easy enough.
Support
I'm a long time customer of Alterbrains. Support has always been top notch.

Documentation
The PDF that comes with the download covers the main points well. I only referenced to set up filters.
Value for money
You get what you pay for they say. I think the value the excellent.
I used this to: To prepare reports of financial membership entities and their delegates stored in our Joomla CMS DB. I'm sure in the future I'll find other uses for it
Functionality
This extension is only limited by one's SQL skills - it can create incredible outputs, and don't think just reports - you can build apps.
Ease of use
The more powerful an extension is, the more time it takes to learn. Same here, but you'll be rewarded greatly for putting in some learning.
Support
I submitted 2 tickets, and always got a speedy reply; the team patiently replied to all of my "oh wait, how about this" requests - thanks!
Documentation
It's decently thorough, though I'd suggest some beefing up (it's just such a powerful extension, it's hard to fit it all into one doc).
Value for money
Incredible! This extension packs a punch - there is so much you can do with it, I feel it's one of the most valuable extensions in the JED.
I used this to: Where other components let us down, this extension steps in - we use it to build various views on the front-end and back-end, including downloadable reports for users who need data without giving them access to admin; also neat list views where another component was lacking.
Functionality
Funktioniert wie erwartet. Vor allem das Scannen der Spalten erleichtert die Arbeit sehr.
Ease of use
Auch wenn das Thema schnell sehr komplex werden kann, die Umsetzung ist super und logisch.
Support
Antwort innerhalb 24h, perfekt. Alle Fragen auch nicht unbedingt bzgl. der Erweiterung beantwortet.
Documentation
Im PDF steht alles inkl. Beispielen was man braucht. Schritt für Schritt wird man an seine Wunschansicht geführt.
Value for money
Absolut fairer Preis. Wird wohl auch kontinuierlich weiterentwickelt.
I used this to: Eigene Berichte mit Daten unterschiedlicher Joomla Tabellen innerhalb weniger Stunden zusammengebaut.
Functionality
The best Joomla extension I've tested and used. Provides dozens of features of the highest utility!
Ease of use
Although it offers a multitude of options, it does it in an organized and logical way, making its handling totally uncomplicated!
Support
I needed help from the support and the response was incredibly fast and effective, solving my difficulty very quickly, on the same day!
Documentation
All available options are well commented on by joomla itself. The instructions for installation and first steps are objective and effective.
Value for money
Considering the production work as well as the availability of support, the value becomes not only fair as even below what could be!
I used this to: I use it on a website of Fluminense Federal University of Brazil, where we develop free social projects and we need to interact with the community served free of charge through the site, providing numerous information from databases fed by our system.
Functionality
I've been working with other components, but Alter Reports has the best functionality for my needs.
Ease of use
Easy with basic knowledge of sql and php. Helpful tool-tips on every config.
Support
Perfect and fast!
Documentation
Documentation exist, but could be more detailed. My problems were solved by excellent support and helpful tool tips.
Value for money
Definitely good value.
I used this to: convert complex reports from MySQL to Excel.

Great Extension!



Posted on 09 April 2018
Functionality
I have been programming on mainframes for 30 years. Alter Reports is extremely functional
Ease of use
Requires some knowledge of report design but i have never done it before and figured it out. SQL experience is required.
Support
PERFECT! QUICK! They really want to help!
Documentation
Really good with technical issues addressed.
Value for money
WOW! Where is the "200" rating.
I used this to: Writing a series of reports for the dog rescue indusrty in the united States.
Functionality
One of those great extensions which balances power, flexibility and ease of use. Plenty of options for all circumstances.
Ease of use
There could be a bit of a learning curve and users inevitably need to have MySQL skills but the interface is great
Support
Superb, very responsive and happy to add in new or adjust existing features.
Documentation
Comes with a PDf guide which covers the basics but I think it could do with more extensive explanations of all the features.
Value for money
Great value for money as since it can be easily adapted for use in many different ways and for different reasons.
I used this to: Creating custom reports for client sites which otherwise simply wouldn't be possible and making the data openly available through the admin interface.
Functionality
This product is designed and built to allow for nearly any possible configuration, or you can compensate by creating a custom template
Ease of use
If you're using a standard configuration, it's a breeze to set up. If you need a custom report template, it's a bit more difficult.
Support
Simply exceptional.
Documentation
Much better than average
Value for money
Very Good
I used this to: creating custom analysis report documents on my website
Functionality
List and print images, numeric and text fields from any table. You can include filters in frontend to select the data you want. CSV download
Ease of use
Very easy with elemental knowledge of SQL. Backend full of elements well distributed who allow you to adjust the reports to your needs.
Support
Fantastic. They answered and resolved my questions in hours.
Documentation
A pdf book with some examples of use and configuration, and a lot of information as complete tooltips in each field of the backend.
Value for money
Reasonable
I used this to: Print a lot of reports with Community Builder as data storage manager.
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Alter Reports

Version:
4.1.0
Developer:
AlterBrains
Last updated:
Oct 31 2023
11 months ago
Date added:
Nov 19 2014
License:
GPLv2 or later
Type:
Paid download
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c p
Compatibility:
J3 J4 J5 J5 (b/c plugin)
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