N4V Panel - PDF Export

User Extension

The User Extension gives the Webi user access to the N4V PDF Export.

Using the N4V PDF Export

  • Display the N4V PDF Export in the N4V panel.
  • Three types of export are possible:
    • Complete export of the current report (current page)
    • Single export of a report element from the list presented
    • Single export of a selected report element

PDF Export of the Current Report

  • When the “Export PDF Report” panel is displayed, you can download a PDF file of the current page of the current report.
  • A few options are available regarding the PDF export.
    • You can choose to generate a PDF in Portrait or Landscape mode.
    • The quality of the export can be enhanced (the PDF file will be heaviest within an Improved quality).
    • You can define the margins (all around the page) to keep when exporting the report in PDF.
    • You can choose a specific name for the PDF file generated.

PDF Export of a List Item

  • When the “List of Exportable Items” panel is displayed, a list of all the elements in the current report that can be exported to PDF is presented.
  • Each element is presented by its name (Webi block) and type (Webi Table, N4V Element, etc.).
  • You can then click the download icon for the desired element.
  • The PDF file for the selected element is then downloaded to your computer.
  • You can choose to display the element as a full frame on the page (or with its native size).

PDF Export of a Selected Element

  • When the “Select an element to export” panel is displayed, select an element from the current report (feature only working on SAPBI 4.3SP4+).
  • The element is presented by its name (Webi block) and type (Webi Table, N4V Element, etc.).
  • If the element is exportable, the “Selected Element” section is updated, and you can then click the download icon.
  • The PDF file of the selected element is then downloaded to your computer.
  • You can choose to display the element as a full frame on the page (or with its native size).