Purpose​:

1. Presenting data and information in a visually compelling way that is easier to understand and interpret.

2. Providing visual confirmation & simplifying the decision-making processes by providing relevant visual data.

Benefits:

Pre-Requisites:

• Minimum Version - This new feature and reports are added in the current version (RC348), so images will be reflected in these reports, only from version (RC348) and onwards.

• Image size - Accepts up-to 2MB. If need to upload an image with a greater size ensures the HIGH-QUALITY BOX is enabled.

• Image type - Accepts jpg, jpeg, png, bmp, gif

• Serialized items are also supported.
  

• Preferred pixels - 220px X 200px

Steps to process for Image Report Integration:

Step 1: Go to Tools > Add-on Products > GoAct Smart Reports

Step 2: RetailEasy GoAct Dashboard screen will appear.

Step 3: Click on the Menu tab in the left top corner. Select Master List.

Step 4: Click on Item Master.

Step 5: Click on the blank item image icon.

 Step 7: Click icon to add for Matrix combination. Enable the checkbox of High Quality & click Done.

Step 9: Image will reflect in the screen. Click Done.

Step 10: Now the Image will reflect in the Matrix Combinations item list.

Step 11: Similarly, by repeating the same above process, Added the respective Image for rest items.

Steps to check in Reports:

1. Let us check how to Sales and SR Summary - Category and Itemwise - 3004

Step 1: Go to Search tab and search & select Sales and SR Summary - Category and Itemwise - 3004

Step 2: Item with Image will reflect.

Step 3: Click on the Image ON or OFF button which will activate the Picture view or the grid view.

2. Similarly, Go to Search tab and search & select 3091 : Current Stock - Distributor - Category - Itemwise (*Not available in Starter Edition)

3. Similarly, Go to Search tab and search & select 3133 : Purchase Detail - Categorywise.

4. Similarly, Go to Search tab and search & select 3195 : Sales Order Detail - Cat Itemwise.

** Note: Currently, Image Report Integration is done for the below reports only:

• Sales and SR Summary - Category and Item wise - 3004

• Non-Moving Item List - Based on Sales - 3044

• Current Stock - Distributor - Category - Item wise - 3091 (*Not Available in Starter Edition)

• Purchase detail - Category wise - 3133

• Sales Order Detail - Cat Item wise - 3195

In the upcoming releases we will provide support for more reports.

Conclusion:

As a conclusion, Product / Item Images in reports is a must to have feature for this digital era. These reports will simplify the complexity of finding the correct product with the help of correct pictures attached in the reports just beside the Product Descriptions.

FAQ's:

Q1: If there's a re-installation done in the system whether the Image will reflect in Report?

Ans: If customer has purchased GSS license, images will be restored. If not, customer needs to take backup of image folder and restore manually.

Q2. If we add the image path in matrix extension, will that show in report automatically?

Ans. No, you need to update In the GoAct Smart Report only.

Q3. Will this work in any old version?

Ans. No, it will not work, since it's a new patch once it will update then only it will reflect.

Q4. Is there any bulk image upload available smart report?

Ans. No, it's currently not available.

Q5: Is their any limitations to using an Image Report?

Ans: The image will not be included in the exported file when the report is produced, which is a restriction. Starting with the phase 2 release, this will be accessible. And starting with the phase 2 release, bulk image mapping will also be offered.

Q6: What are some best practices for Image Report?
Ans: Some best practices for image report include choosing images that are relevant to the content, ensuring that the images are high quality and appropriate for the audience, and properly citing the source of the images.