1.

Solve : Report Writing software to pull from a CSV file?

Answer»

Which report writing software would you suggest which can create a report by pulling from a CSV file as the source. Calculations would have to be made such as totals etc.. It should be simple to use, and not complex, and perhaps the ability to automate the report. Any suggestions?I think I don't know.
Report generation has been around for years and years.
On desktop PCs it is OFTEN done with a spreadsheet.
You may want to read this:
https://www.lifewire.com/free-spreadsheet-programs-1356337
Quote

These free spreadsheet programs have all the spreadsheet functions you'd expect as well as some EXCELLENT features such as Excel file compatibility, clean interfaces, automatic spell check, macro creation, and auto-saving.
In the IT WORLD there are special things for Report Generation...
Quote
Top 7 open source business intelligence and REPORTING tools

BIRT. BIRT originated from the open source Eclipse project, and was first released in 2004. ...
JasperReport. JasperReport is one of the most popular and widely used open source reporting tools. ...
Pentaho. ...
SpagoBI. ...
KNIME. ...
ReportServer. ...
Seal Report.
https://opensource.com/business/16/6/top-business-intelligence-reporting-tools
All of these requires some training and expertise.
We use SAP Crystal Reports at work. It can create reports from CSV files. There is a licence fee, but that may be thought of as part of the cost of doing business.


Discussion

No Comment Found