In the demo, Michael Waters walked through the key updates in Reporter 5.8.7, emphasizing a refreshed user interface designed for easier navigation. The new version consolidates various features onto a single home screen, enabling quicker access to reports, dashboards, and data sources. A new “everything search” feature allows users to search across the entire platform with improved speed and accuracy, with filters that can limit search results to specific report types or data sources.

Waters demonstrated how creating dashboards has been streamlined with intuitive layout control and expanded chart options, making it easier for users to design informative and visually appealing dashboards. Additionally, the update introduces user input options, allowing for interactive dashboards that users can adjust on the fly.

Another notable feature is the return of letterheads and watermarks, which had been requested by users migrating from earlier versions. This addition provides more branding options, such as adding logos, headers, and watermarks for confidentiality. The release also debuts pixel-perfect template creation, offering users precise control over report layouts. This feature is particularly useful for creating professional, document-style reports like invoices or certificates, allowing exact placement of logos, text, and data elements for a polished, consistent output.

Overall, Reporter 5.8.7 focuses on delivering a modernized, user-friendly experience with expanded customization and control, aimed at improving efficiency and flexibility in report generation. Waters encouraged users to reach out with questions, underscoring Wynne Systems’ commitment to supporting their customer base through these enhancements.