You just purchased Dynamics Report Manager (DRM), and you’re well on your way to a simple and easy centralized location to manage all of your reports. First, you need to install and implement DRM.
You will most likely install DRM on all machines, especially if you plan on using launch points for users to print the reports from external applications right within Microsoft Dynamics GP. To install, run the DRMSetup.exe file. We find it works best to right-click and choose ‘Run as Administrator’. The tables and stored procedures created are stored in the system database. This means that while you would run the DRMSetup.exe file on all machines you only need to run the install wizard on the first machine.
The initial set-up of DRM will take a little time, depending on the products being used, such as Crystal or SSRS. There are areas to set up the connections to these products as well as other general set-up and e-mail preferences.
The report setup will vary based on how many reports you have, the parameters you have, and any other adjustments you may need to make. Importing the reports is easy. We have an import feature that allows you to import multiple reports at once.
You may also want to create launch points, so your users are able to launch the reports right from within Microsoft Dynamics GP. You can launch from the Shortcut Bar, from the Additional menu on a window, based on the click of a button, and many other options. The time to set up the launch point will vary as well as it depends on the type of launch point.
When planning the implementation of DRM, here are some times to consider. These are just estimates, but should give you a good idea of the time needed. Actual times will vary from business to business.
• Install – 5-10 minutes for the first machine, 3-5 minutes each machine after.
• General Setup – 1-2 hours, depending on the report products you use
• Report Setup – 10-30 minutes per report
• Launch Point Setup – 15-30 minutes per launch point
• Testing – 1-3 hours
I include time for testing because it is important to always test a new product to make sure it is working as you expect. The time here varies based on the number of reports you have and how many of them are printed via launch points. If you do have any questions or need assistance, you can always contact the Rockton Software Support team.
