Learn - How to add to an object to a report

In this article, we'll explain how to add a data item (object) to a report. 

All objects that might be included in a report are available in the reporting 'Universe'. It is possible to search the universe and add to a report, any object which is not included by default. 

In this video, we'll show how to add a User information field to the Course Compliance report. The same steps can be followed to add other custom fields. For example, Event, Course, Lesson, or Group custom fields.

Summary of steps

To see what objects are in the reporting universe is:

 

1. Navigate to Administration > Reports and Analysis > Open any report.

 

2. Once you've opened the report, select Design Mode by selecting the "Design" button at the top right of the report. 

 

3.Select the 'Edit Data Provider' button at the top left of the page to edit the report query (where you select objects from the universe)

4. On the left of the screen view the list of available objects in the universe (as per the below image)

5. Use the filter pane to search for objects.

6. Select the object and add it into the 'Result objects' window either by dragging it there or clicking on the '>' button next to 'Result Objects'.

7. Run the report again and you can now select the object you have added from the 'Available Objects' window on the left of the report page and drag and drop it into your report.

If you have any questions, please feel free to get in touch with the Customer Support team and they will be happy to help. 

Learn more in The Academy

Take a look at 'Learn LMS: the top standard reports and why' for an introduction to the key reports in Learn LMS. To find out more about reporting compliance, view the 'Forecast and report Compliance' eLearning.