[Closed] Query versus ReportNet

[CogNooga]

I'm doing some research to determine the major differences between Cognos Query and Cognos ReportNet.Ã,  I need some input from the group.Ã,  My findings so far are:
> In Query, the user has to be aware that the drag and drop feature automatically pulls data into the screen UNLESS they have chosen "Preview with no Data".Ã,  In my opinion this could cause some major pulls of data and aggrivation on the users part.

> Filter elements pull and create a selection into the query.Ã,  Again could be a major pull on the data and aggrivation on the users part because they can only do one filter at a time.

> The Query program should be used for on the spot data pulls from small populations of data.Ã,  If there are complicated filters to be considered, ReportNet is the place to go.Ã,  ReportNet is easier to use and set up filters (in my opinion)

> Has anyone gone in and made the default "Preview with no Data"?Ã,  Is this an admin feature?

Thanks in advance for any and all input.Ã, 

[MFGF]

Hi,

It really depends which ReportNet studio you want to compare against CQ.  If you're comparing CQ to ReportNet's Query Studio, the two are very similar in terms of functionality and experience.  Many of the features of CQ (including the ones you have mentioned) are also in Query Studio (one filter at a time, data retrieved with every modification unless you Preview with no data, etc etc).

ReportNet's Report Studio is entirely different, in that you can define your report in it's entirety without once hitting the reporting database, then just fire it off once you are done building it (rather like you could in Impromptu, at least in principle).  To be fair, though, it may be too complex for some of the less technical users to get to grips with.

Best regards,

MF.