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Reporting
This chapter describes the Reporting tab and how you create reports and reporting templates, in general. For details on how to add elements such as images, tables, plots, fields, thermal fields, and formulas to the report, refer to chapter 7 Edit reports .
6.1 General
You can create a report from scratch or by using a template—either select one of the available templates or create a new one.
Reports are saved in the .atr (advanced thermal report) file format and report templates are saved in the .att (advanced thermal template) file format. Both formats can be exported to Adobe PDF or Microsoft XPS.
Note When images are added to a report, copies of the images are made. This means, when changes are made to an image that has been added to a report, the original image stays unchanged.
6.2 Generate a report using a template
1.Select the Reporting tab, and then select the Templates view.
2.To open the report workspace screen, do one of the following:
◦ Right-click the template you want to use, and then click Select.
◦ Click a template, and then click New report using template on the top left toolbar.
3.On the top left toolbar, click Add image. This displays the library in the left pane.
4.To add images to the report, drag an image or folder from the left pane and drop it into the page pane.
5.To save the report, click the button with three dots at the top right corner, and then select one of the options.
6.3 Generate a report using Rapid Report
With the Rapid Report functionality, you can create a shortcut to a FLIR Thermal Studio report on your computer desktop, and then drop images or a folder of images on the shortcut to create a report. You can create one or multiple Rapid Report shortcuts on your desktop.
To create a report shortcut, follow this procedure:
1.Select the Reporting tab, and then select the Templates view.
2.Right-click the template you want to create a shortcut to, and then click Create RapidReport shortcut.
To generate a report using Rapid Report, follow this procedure:
1.Open File Explorer on your computer and navigate to the images (or to the folder of images) that you want to create a report on.
2.Drag the images (or the folder of images) and drop them on the report shortcut on the desktop.
3.The report is created and then opened in FLIR Thermal Studio.
6.4 Create a blank report
When you create a new blank report, you must first add elements, such as thermogram, parameters, and measurements, before you can add images.
1.Select the Reporting tab, and then select the Reports view.
2.On the top left toolbar, click New blank report. This opens the report workspace screen.
3.On the top left toolbar, click Add field. This displays the available elements in the left pane.
4.In the page pane, click the report page where you want to add elements.
5.In the left pane, click the elements you want to add to the selected page.
6.To add a page, click the Add page button at the bottom of the page pane.
7.On the top left toolbar, click Add image. This displays the library in the left pane.
8.To add an image to the report, drag the image from the left pane to a thermogram in the center pane.
9.To save the report, click the button with three dots at the top right corner, and then select one of the options.
6.5 Create a reporting template
If the predefined reporting templates do not meet your requirements, you can create your own custom templates. You can create a new template from scratch or edit an existing template.
1.Select the Reporting tab, and then select the Templates view.
2.To open the template workspace screen, do one of the following:
◦ To create a new template, click Create template on the top left toolbar.
◦ To edit a template, right-click the template and then click Edit.
3.On the top left toolbar, click Add page element. This displays the available elements in the left pane.
4.In the page pane, click the report page where you want to add elements.
5.In the left pane, click the elements you want to add to the selected page.
6.To add a page, click the Add page button at the bottom of the page pane.
7.To save the report, click the button with three dots at the top right corner, and then select one of the options.
Edit reports
This chapter describes how to add elements such as images, tables, plots, and fields to the report. Note that these elements and the thermal images they refer to must be on the same page in the report. The exception is the Summary table, which is normally placed at the end of the report.
7.1 Navigation
This image shows what the user interface looks like when you have started to edit a report and added a few pages and elements.
2.Page pane
Use the buttons at the bottom to add and remove pages.
3.Thermogram element
Placeholder for a thermal image.
4.Photo element
Placeholder for a visual image.
5.Properties pane
Use the vertical pane toolbar to select display of page details, element details, document properties, and general settings.
The element details shows, for example, which thermal image the element is referring to.
7.2 Start editing
To start editing a report or reporting template, follow this procedure:
1.Select the Reporting tab.
2.Open a report or reporting template.
3.To display the available report elements in the left pane, do the following:
◦ When editing a report, click Add field on the top left toolbar.
◦ When editing a reporting template, click Add page element on the top left toolbar.
7.3 Images
Several types of images are available like Thermogram (thermal image), Photo (visual image), Scale (temperature), and Acoustic video.
7.3.1 Add a thermal image
1.Click the report page where the image is to be added.
2.In the elements pane, click Thermogram. A placeholder for a thermal image is added to the report page.
3.Click Photo. A placeholder for a visual image is added next to the placeholder for the thermal image.
4.To verify that the visual image is referencing the correct thermal image, click the visual image. Its Reference is then shown in the properties pane.
7.3.2 Add a temperature scale
By default, a temperature scale is visible in the thermal image. To add a scale and place it anywhere on the report page, follow this procedure:
1.In the report, click the thermal image for which a temperature scale is to be added.
2.In the elements pane, click Scale. A scale is added to the report page.
3.Click and hold the scale, and then move it into position.
4.To verify that the scale is referencing the correct thermal image, click the scale. Its Reference is then shown in the properties pane.
7.3.3 Remove or hide a temperature scale
To show/hide the temperature scale in the thermal image, follow this procedure:
1.In the report, click the thermal image with the scale to be hidden.
2.In the properties pane, use the Show scale switch to show/hide the temperature scale.
To remove an added temperature scale, follow this procedure:
1.In the report, click the scale to be removed.
2.Right-click the scale, and then click Remove.
7.3.4 Add an acoustic video or image
You can add an acoustic video or image to the report.
1.Click the report page where the video/image is to be added.
2.In the elements pane, click Acoustic video. A placeholder is added to the report page.
7.4 Tables
A table can show any type of information such as measurements, parameters, and camera information. Add a table and reference it to one of the images on the report page. Modify the table by adding or removing table rows and columns, or by changing row and column order.
7.4.1 Add a table
1.In the report, click the image for which a table is to be added.
2.In the elements pane, click the preferred type of table. The table is added to the report page.
3.Click and hold the table, and then move it into position.
4.To verify that the table is referencing the correct image, point at the table and then click the arrow icon that appears. Its Reference is then shown in the properties pane.
7.4.2 Remove a table
1.In the report, click the table.
2.Point at the table and right-click the arrow icon that appears, and then click Remove.
7.4.3 Add a table row
1.In the report, right-click anywhere in the table.
2.Click Add row, and then select which information to add.
The new row is added at the bottom of the table.
7.4.4 Move a table row (change the row order)
1.In the report, click the table.
2.Right-click the row to be moved, and then click Move up or Move down.
7.4.5 Remove a table row
1.In the report, click the table.
2.Right-click the row to be removed, and then click Remove row.
7.4.6 Add a table column
Note Not available for all types of tables.
1.In the report, click the table.
2.In the table, right-click the column to the left of where you want to add the new column.
3.Click Add column, and then select which information to add.
7.4.7 Move a table column (change the column order)
Note Not available for all types of tables.
1.In the report, click the table.
2.Right-click the column to be moved, and then click Move left or Move right.
7.4.8 Remove a table column
Note Not available for all types of tables.
1.In the report, click the table.
2.Right-click the column to be removed, and then click Remove column.
7.5 Plots
Add a plot and reference it to one or more images. Several types of plots are available.
7.5.1 Add a plot (single thermal or acoustic image)
1.In the report, click the image for which a plot is to be added.
2.In the elements pane, click the preferred type of plot. The plot is added to the report page.
3.Click and hold the plot, and then move it into position.
4.To verify that the plot is referencing the correct image, click the plot. Its Reference is then shown in the properties pane.
7.5.2 Add a plot (several thermal images)
1.In the report, click one of the thermal images for which a plot is to be added.
2.In the elements pane, click the preferred type of plot. The plot is added to the report page.
3.Click and hold the plot, and then move it into position.
4.Click the plot. Settings for the plot are shown in the properties pane.
5.In the Reference list, click the check boxes of all images that you want the plot to reference.
7.5.3 Remove a plot
1.In the report, click the plot to be removed.
2.Right-click the plot, and then click Remove.
7.6 Fields
A field is a single object that can be placed anywhere in the report. Several types of fields are available.
7.6.1 Add a field
1.In the elements pane, click the preferred type of field. The field is added to the report page.
2.Click and hold the field, and then move it into position.
3.Click the field. Settings for the field are shown in the properties pane.
7.6.2 Remove a field
1.In the report, click the field to be removed.
2.Right-click the field, and then click Remove.
7.7 Thermal fields
Several types of thermal fields are available. Add a thermal field and reference it to one of the thermal images on the report page.
7.7.1 Add a thermal field
1.In the report, click the thermal image for which a thermal field is to be added.
2.In the elements pane, select the Thermal tab, and then click the preferred type of thermal field. The field is added to the report page.
3.Click and hold the thermal field, and then move it into position.
4.To verify that the field is referencing the correct thermal image, click the thermal field. Its Reference is then shown in the properties pane.
5.The field settings are available in the properties pane. You can, for example, use the Treat as title switch to show the name of the field at the top of the field.
7.7.2 Remove a thermal field
1.In the report, click the thermal field to be removed.
2.Right-click the field, and then click Remove.
7.8 Acoustic fields
Several types of acoustic fields are available like Acoustic discharge type, Estimated leak size, Estimated leak cost, Acoustic severity, and Acoustic recommendation. Add an acoustic field and reference it to one of the acoustic videos/images on the report page.
7.8.1 Add an acoustic field
1.In the report, click the acoustic video/image for which an acoustic field is to be added.
2.In the elements pane, select the Acoustic tab, and then click the preferred type of acoustic field. The field is added to the report page.
3.Click and hold the acoustic field, and then move it into position.
4.To verify that the field is referencing the correct acoustic video/image, click the acoustic field. Its Reference is then shown in the properties pane.
5.The field settings are available in the properties pane.
7.8.2 Remove an acoustic field
1.In the report, click the acoustic field to be removed.
2.Right-click the field, and then click Remove.
Routing
This chapter describes the FLIR Inspection Route solution in general and how to create routes and inspection reports on the Routing tab.
Note The inspection route functionality is available in FLIR Thermal Studio Pro.
9.1 FLIR Inspection Route
FLIR Inspection Route is a solution that streamlines thermal inspections and simplifies data collection and reporting. The solution includes FLIR software and camera support for preparation, inspection, and post-processing.
With the Inspection Route function, the camera guides the operator along a predefined route of inspection points, where images and data are collected in a structured manner. FLIR Inspection Route speeds up post-processing and reporting by ensuring that nothing is missed and that all inspection results are organized right from the start.
The inspection work flow is defined by a Route file, with a high degree of flexibility. It is possible to configure an automated work flow, where the camera automatically sets the status and steps to the next inspection point when an image is saved. The operator can also manually select the status, add comments, and add more images.
The Route file is used as template when starting an inspection in the camera. It is possible to have multiple Route files in camera and the operator can run multiple inspections based on any of the Route files in the camera.
Reference images provide aiming support, increase quality in decision making in the field, and speeds up data collection by defining a baseline for the user based on a set of predefined parameters.
9.1.1 Work flow
The work flow typically involves the following steps:
1.Prepare one or more Route files.
3.Perform one or more inspections based on the Route files available on the memory card.
4.Transfer the inspection results to a computer, using one of the following methods:
◦ Upload the results to cloud storage and then automatically sync the files with the computer.
◦ Upload the results to cloud storage and then manually download the files to the computer.
◦ Transfer and save the results manually using the USB cable or the memory card.
5.Create an inspection report.
9.1.2 FLIR Inspection Route Solution user manual
The FLIR Inspection Route Solution user manual describes how to configure Route files, perform inspections, transfer inspection results, and create inspection reports using a camera with FLIR Inspection Route enabled, the FLIR Thermal Studio application, and the FLIR Ignite cloud service.
To access the FLIR Inspection Route Solution user manual, go to http://support.flir.com/resources/route .
9.1.3 First generation FLIR Inspection Route
The first generation of the Inspection Route functionality in the camera was based on an inspection route file in .xml format. The new Inspection Route functionality is based on a Route file in .routex format.
The camera still supports the xml based functionality. However, it is not possible to use a mix of .xml and .routex files on the camera memory card.
FLIR Thermal Studio supports both file formats.
9.1.3.1 User manual
For a description of the xml based FLIR Inspection Route functionality, refer to the user manual for the FLIR Inspection Route Solution, First generation.
To access the user manual, go to http://support.flir.com/resources/route .
