First Launch¶
The first time you open AcuGIS Report Studio, the Welcome screen helps you start a report quickly.
Goal¶
Create or open a report and reach the main workspace.
Prerequisites¶
- Report Studio is installed
Steps¶
- Launch AcuGIS Report Studio.
- Wait for the splash screen to finish loading.
[ Screenshot: Splash screen ]
- On the Welcome screen, choose one of the following:
| Option | When to use it |
|---|---|
| Blank Report | Start with an empty layout |
| Report Wizard | Guided setup for page size, connection, and theme |
| Open Existing | Continue work on a saved project |
| Start from template… | Begin from a built-in template |
[ Screenshot: Welcome screen options ]
- If you choose Blank Report or the wizard, enter a report name when prompted and confirm.
- The main window opens with the Data, Design, and Preview tabs available.
Result¶
You are in the Report Studio workspace and ready to connect data or design the layout.
Tips¶
Tip
New authors often start with Report Wizard, then refine the layout on the Design tab.
Note
Report projects are stored as a folder containing project.json (the editable project) plus generated report artifacts when you save or compile.