XML Reporting

The Reporting feature allows you to create reports in XML format. Therefore, add the WinCC OA Reporting Manager to your project. Historical data can be queried via the Reporting manager by using the SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol) interface. SOAP is a network protocol which allows sending data in XML format between systems.

Tools that support SOAP can establish a connection to the Reporting Manager and query data from WinCC OA. The following programs can be used to query data:

  • BIRT Designer Pro

  • BIRT Designer (free version)

  • Crystal Reports

You can query value archives as well as oracle data bases.

Chapter Description
Reporting basics Basic information on the Reporting feature.
Requirements and installation Requirements and installation.
Possible config entries Description of the possible config entries.
Notes and restrictions Notes and restrictions when using the Reporting feature.
BIRT Basic information regarding the report creation by using the BIRT Designer (free version).