Connect the data
Bring live values, history, alarms, and database information into your reporting workflow.
INDUSTRIAL REPORTING & DASHBOARDING
Dream ReportYour operations. A clearer picture.
Turn process data into professional reports and dashboards. Connect your sources, configure meaningful calculations, and deliver the information your team needs without rebuilding the same report every day.
OPERATIONS REPORTProduction overview
SAMPLE DATAWEEK 24
Line 1Performance
of target
- Total
- 45.38
- Weekly avg.
- 44.82
- Scrap
- 2.41
- Scrap avg.
- 2.18
Line 2Performance
of target
- Total
- 51.37
- Weekly avg.
- 49.20
- Scrap
- 2.96
- Scrap avg.
- 2.65
Line 3Performance
of target
- Total
- 51.05
- Weekly avg.
- 47.86
- Scrap
- 3.12
- Scrap avg.
- 2.90
Daily production
MTWTFSS
Production trend
06:0010:0014:00
Production summary
- Total
- 147.80
- Weekly avg.
- 141.88
- Scrap
- 8.49
- Scrap avg.
- 7.73
EventsShift activity
| Start time | Duration | Event | Line |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06:02:14 | 00:01:20 | Motor run | 1 |
| 07:18:05 | 00:00:45 | Timer in progress | 2 |
| 09:24:30 | 00:02:10 | Valve open | 3 |
| 11:06:12 | 00:01:35 | Production starts | 1 |
| 13:42:08 | 00:00:30 | Valve closed | 2 |
Distribution
Line 1Line 2Line 3
Make the information useful
Less report preparation. More time for decisions.
Bring data, context, and a repeatable reporting process together.
Show what matters
Use calculations, charts, and tables to put operating performance into context.
Keep reporting consistent
Reuse templates and configure when reports are generated and distributed.
Give teams a shared view
Publish results through the Web Portal or the output formats your team uses.
How it works
From source data to the finished report.
A configurable workflow from collection and analysis to design and delivery.
STEP 01 / Connect
Bring your sources together.
Configure the relevant connections in Logger Studio. Use real-time data, historian records, alarms, or database values as the foundation for your reports.
- Select the right driver for each source
- Browse and organize the required items
- Confirm timestamps and data availability
STEP 02 / Analyze
Turn values into useful measures.
Use statistical and analytical objects to extract the information your audience needs. Combine averages, totals, durations, and other calculations in one report.
- Define the reporting time period
- Configure calculations and filters
- Review the results against source data
STEP 03 / Design
Build a report people can read.
Arrange charts, tables, values, and supporting context in Designer Studio. Save the layout as a reusable template for future reporting periods.
- Use a graphical report editor
- Combine charts, tables, and text
- Reuse templates across reporting cycles
STEP 04 / Deliver
Put the right report in the right hands.
Generate reports on a schedule, from a configured event, or on demand. Distribute the results through the delivery methods that fit your application.
- Configure scheduled or event-based generation
- Choose files, email, print, or Web Portal
- Set the appropriate report access rights
Data connectivity
Build on the systems already in your operation.
Choose supported connections for the sources and data types your report requires.
Automation & OPC
Connect through documented OPC interfaces and supported industrial drivers.
OPC UA · OPC DA · OPC HDA · Alarms & Events
Historians & SCADA
Use supported historian and SCADA connections to report on existing process history.
AVEVA · GE · Rockwell · Siemens
Databases & files
Include business and process records through the documented database and file interfaces.
ODBC · OLE DB · CSV · Excel
Driver availability and supported data types vary by source. Use the connectivity reference to check your systems.
View data collection & driversApplications & business value
Reports built around the questions your team asks.
Start with the decision, then define the data, calculations, and delivery it needs.
A shared view of production.
Bring production totals, quality measures, and operating trends into reports your team can review together.
Explore automated KPI reportingUnderstand where time is lost.
Review event durations and downtime reasons to guide maintenance and continuous improvement discussions.
Explore downtime reportingSpend more time using the information.
Replace recurring report preparation with reusable layouts and configured generation and delivery.
Explore reporting business benefitsReporting across industryManufacturingWater & wastewaterLife sciencesEnergy & utilitiesOil & gasFacilities
Technical capabilities
The details behind reliable reporting.
Plan logging, calculations, runtime operation, and delivery as one application.
Data logging
Add history where your reporting needs it.
Logger Studio can record values to a supported ODBC database or the internal historian. Logging rules include periodic sampling, value changes, source updates, and configured trigger conditions.
- Organize items into logging groups
- Choose a collection rate appropriate to the process
- Complement existing historians with additional logged data
Analytics & objects
Make calculations part of the report.
Configure statistical fields, expression objects, historical tables, alarm tables, and charts. Present calculations alongside the underlying values so the result has operational context.
- Summaries such as averages, totals, and durations
- Tables for time periods, alarms, and query results
- Trends, bar charts, and other visual objects
Runtime & portal
Design once. Generate when needed.
Dream Report Runtime executes the configured project. The Dynamic Report Generator supports on-demand reports, while the Web Portal provides access to published reports and report generation.
- View report execution status
- Generate reports for a selected time period
- Share PDF, Excel, and Web Only reports through the portal
Report delivery
Make reporting a repeatable process.
Set up schedules and conditions for generating reports, then configure distribution. Report management includes network printing, email recipient lists, file destinations, and Web Portal publication.
- Scheduled and event-driven generation
- Automatic distribution to configured destinations
- Individual user access rights
Configure for the application. Verify source access, calculations, user permissions, and expected outputs with representative data.
Open the user manualTOP Server
Local HistorianDream Report
Historical reporting
Local HistorianDream Report
Historical reporting
SEE A REAL CONFIGURATION
Historical data. A practical reporting example.
The Software Toolbox tutorial walks through an OPC HDA connection, a statistical table, a chart, PDF output, and the Web Portal.
Watch the tutorialPricing & licensing
Scope the reporting application. Then choose the license.
Software Toolbox provides application-specific pricing and help selecting the configuration.
Dream Report licensing
Perpetual licenses are available, with subscription options also offered. Request pricing for the reporting and dashboard application you need.
- Review the license scope for your application
- Plan support and maintenance coverage
- Evaluate with the free trial first
HELP US UNDERSTAND YOUR PROJECT
A useful starting point for your quote.
01
Sources & data
Which systems, interfaces, and historical records will the reports use?
02
Reports & users
What reports, dashboards, and user access does the team need?
03
Generation & delivery
How often should reports run, and where should the results go?
Support, maintenance & evaluation
For perpetual licenses, ongoing support and maintenance coverage provides support and upgrades, with license transfer or reactivation terms described on the pricing page. Evaluate the connections, calculations, and outputs using representative data before purchase.
Review pricing & licensing informationTechnical documentation library
Find the guidance for your next step.
Software Toolbox guides, feature references, tutorials, and support resources—all in one place.
These articles describe earlier releases from 2018–2020. Use the release notes for version-specific planning.
23 resources
Video tutorial
Dream Report + TOP Server
Follow the OPC HDA demonstration using TOP Server's Local Historian and Dream Report.
Open resource Product guideDream Report Product Overview
Review the core reporting workflow and product features.
Open resource Solution overviewIndustrial Reports & Dashboards
Explore the wider reporting and dashboarding application.
Open resource EvaluationFree Trial
Get the trial installer and review its evaluation limits.
Open resource Technical guideUser Interface & Modules
Understand Studio, Runtime, Dynamic Report Generator, and Web Portal.
Open resource Connectivity referenceLogger Studio: Data Collection
Review supported OPC, historian, database, and file connections.
Open resource Configuration guideLogger Studio: Data Logging
Explore logging destinations, groups, rates, and triggers.
Open resource Design guideDesigner Studio: Report Designer
Learn about report templates, layout, and output formats.
Open resource Object referenceDesigner Studio: Data Extraction
Explore statistical objects, charts, tables, and report calculations.
Open resource Configuration guideDesigner Studio: Report Management
Review scheduling, event triggers, distribution, and user access.
Open resource Application articleAutomated KPI Reporting
Explore the role of recurring KPI reports in operational decisions.
Open resource Application articleDowntime Reports & Dashboards
Review downtime data, reasons, durations, and analysis workflows.
Open resource Business articleThree Ways Reporting Provides ROI
Explore the business case for useful, repeatable industrial reporting.
Open resource Article libraryDream Report Blog Collection
Browse Software Toolbox reporting articles and tutorials.
Open resource LicensingPricing & Ordering
Review license information and request an application-specific quote.
Open resource Download pageDownloads
Visit the supplied Dream Report download page.
Open resource SupportDream Report Knowledge Base
Find Software Toolbox support guidance for Dream Report.
Open resource PDF manualDream Report User Manual
Open the supplied user manual for configuration and operation details.
Open resource Release referenceDream Report Release Notes
Check release information when evaluating compatibility and updates.
Open resource Older release articleEarlier Dream Report Feature Highlights
A release-specific article from the supplied 2018–2020 collection.
Open resource 2019 release articleVersion 5.0 R2 Feature Highlights
Historical context for the V5.0 R2 release; not a current-version overview.
Open resource 2019 release articleVersion 5.0 R19-3 Feature Highlights
Historical feature information for the V5.0 R19-3 release.
Open resource 2020 release articleVersion 5.0 R20-1 Feature Highlights
Historical feature information for the V5.0 R20-1 release.
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FAQ
Before you build your first report.
What does Dream Report do?
Dream Report connects industrial data sources with report design, calculations, generation, and distribution. It helps teams build reusable reports and dashboards for reviewing process and operational information.
Does every report require programming?
Many reports can be configured using the graphical Studio tools and object property windows. Advanced integration or custom calculations may need additional configuration appropriate to the project.
Can I use data from an existing historian?
Yes. Dream Report supports documented historian connections and historical interfaces, including OPC HDA. Review the data collection reference to confirm the driver and data types for your specific system.
How does Dream Report work with TOP Server?
The supplied tutorial demonstrates TOP Server's Local Historian exposing historical data over OPC HDA, with Dream Report retrieving the data, building a report, exporting PDF, and displaying the result through the Web Portal.
Can reports run on a schedule or an event?
Yes. Configure scheduled generation, event conditions, or on-demand execution to fit the reporting workflow. Report management also defines how results are distributed.
Which output formats are supported?
The report designer supports PDF and Excel outputs, including XLS, XLSX, and CSV. The Web Portal provides access to published reports and Web Only reports. Confirm the desired output and delivery configuration during evaluation.
What are the trial limits?
Software Toolbox's trial page lists a 100-tag limit and one Web Portal client. Designer Studio can run without a time limit, while Runtime Manager operates for up to 30 minutes per run. Review the trial page for the installer and current evaluation details.
How is Dream Report licensed?
Pricing is provided by quote for the application. Perpetual licenses are offered, and subscription licensing is available. Support and maintenance coverage is required for ongoing support and upgrades; confirm the license and coverage terms for your project.
Can Dream Report support regulated reporting?
Dream Report can be used in regulatory reporting workflows. Report templates, calculations, data quality checks, permissions, review procedures, and validation must be configured for your specific requirements. Discuss the application with Software Toolbox before selecting a configuration.
PUT YOUR DATA IN CONTEXT
Build a report your team can use.
Start with your data, define the information that matters, and explore Dream Report with Software Toolbox.
Dream Report is a product of Ocean Data Systems. Software Toolbox provides product information, licensing, and support.