Automated Reporting with Statistica
Many of our customers (especially in the pharmaceutical production) are faced with the task to create reports to - for example - prove to the authorities that their production is reliable, they have a stable product quality, and that they are in conformance with requirements.
Those reports are based on results that have been created with Statistica and the application of suitable (or required) analytical procedures like statistics and data visualization. Those results are collected in documents (Word or PDF) and put into a shape that meets the expectations of the stakeholders.
Creation of such reports is a regular and time-consuming process that requires qualified personnel and a high level of diligence.
Understandably, customer seek for a solution to create such reports in an automated fashion with only minimal manual interaction.
StatSoft Report Node for Statistica
StatSoft has created a solution for those customers. A solution that integrates seamlessly into the analytical processes designed in Statistica. The StatSoft Report Node is a Statistica component, that can placed in a Statistica workspace and be executed with it.
Statistica’s Results are Transfered to Word
The StatSoft Report Node extracts the results-workbook from the workspace and places it’s elements (spreadsheets, diagrams, reports) in a Word report. Spreadsheets are translated to word tables and diagrams become pictures. This way, the creation of rich and visually pleasing reports based in analytical results, can be automated easily.
Based on Templates
The process requires a template in Word, that can be placed either on the Statistica Server (Enterprise) or the file system. At least an empty word file (.docx) is required as a template.
The template can contain bookmarks to position the elements and it can also be laid out according to the corporate identity of the customer.
Chapters and example texts can also be part of the template and be modified during the process.
According to Standards
The creation of the reports does not require a Word installation and is accomplished via the official libraries. This allows for standards compliant Word documents. The creation of the reports is a very fast process and capable of handling large report sizes.
Flexible Configuration
The configuration and placement of the elements is being read from a configuration spreadsheet. The spreadsheet can itself be generated and managed with Statistica’s features.
Definitions for the elements can be individual or be assigned via wildcards.
Further Functionality
Besides the transfer of analytical elements from Statistica to a word report, the StatSoft Report Node offers additional features:
- Conversion to PDF (only with a Word installation)
- Calculation of checksums
- Diagnostical logging
- Replacement of text elements via spreadsheet(s)
- Insertion of special characters and other type sets
Requirements
Besides a Statistica release in the Server Edition the StatSoft Report Node has no further requirements. It works – after installation of the libraries – on the Desktop and the Server. Existing analytical processes are easily expanded via the node.
To introduce the StatSoft Report Node into your processes StatSoft can support you with all the services and assistance you need. Please get in touch!
- Fast: Creation of sophisticated reports in seconds
- Efficient: Free-up time for your expert personnel
- Secure: Reduce the likelihood of mistakes through automation
- Compatible: Word-reports can be used by all stakeholders
- … Reporting in regulated environments on a new level!
StatSoft is your reliable partner when it comes to data science. We assist you with software selection, configuration and installation and will also provide you with the needed software- and methodological-know-how. In analytical projects we can aid with consulting and execution. Together we can generate more insights from your data and deliver a sustainable value.
We would love to be of assitance. Please get in touch!
