Improve Report Visualization

Oct 13, 2025 by wbrum.org 59 views

Problem: Report Visualizations Do Not Resize to Screen/Page, Rendering Some Outputs Unusable

In today's digital age, report visualizations play a crucial role in data analysis and decision-making. However, when these visualizations do not resize to the screen or page, they can become unusable, rendering them ineffective for their intended purpose. This article highlights the issue of report visualizations not resizing to the screen/page, resulting in incomplete or unusable outputs.

When navigating to the Reports tab and clicking on the File format count "Pie chart" report button, users are often greeted with a report that lacks a legend and appears in a size that flows off-screen, requiring a scrollbar. This issue is not limited to the pie chart report; other visualizations, such as the scatter plot, time series, and Gantt chart, also exhibit similar problems. The print views of these reports do not resize to fit the available page real estate, resulting in critical data being cut off or missing.

To reproduce the issue, follow these steps:

Navigate to the Reports tab
Click on the File format count "Pie chart" report button
View the resulting report
Now click print and examine the resulting print preview
Repeat for other visualizations, such as the scatter plot, time series, Gantt chart, etc

The resulting error is a report that is rendered in a nearly unusable manner. For example, on a large/wide monitor, the view for the file format count pie chart report may appear as follows:

More importantly, the print views do not resize to fit the available page real estate, resulting in critical data being cut off or missing. The most obvious example of this is the same pie chart shown above, which is attached as a PDF:

AIPScan_ss_ file formats count-2025-03-13.pdf

Other reports, such as the scatter plot and time series, also exhibit similar problems. They appear fine at first, but upon closer inspection, it becomes apparent that data shown in the web view is cut by the edge of the page, rather than being resized or flowing to an additional page.

The expected outcome is that printing produces accurate and usable outputs that do not clip data or overflow the page. Visualizations should be resized, reoriented, or otherwise preserved so that all key report information is included. Institutions may be using such reports to ensure ongoing institutional support, including funding. It is essential that the print outputs of the available reports be usable and complete.

In conclusion, the issue of report visualizations not resizing to the screen/page is a significant problem that affects the usability and effectiveness of reports. To resolve this issue, it is essential to ensure that visualizations are resized, reoriented, or otherwise preserved so that all key report information is included. By doing so, institutions can ensure that their reports are accurate, usable, and complete, providing valuable insights for decision-making.

To address this issue, the following recommendations are made:

Improve Report Visualization: Improve the report visualization to ensure that it is resized, reoriented, or otherwise preserved so that all key report information is included.
Enhance Print View: Enhance the print view to ensure that it is resized to fit the available page real estate, preventing critical data from being cut off or missing.
Test Reports: Test reports thoroughly to ensure that they are accurate, usable, and complete.
Provide Feedback: Provide feedback to users on the usability and effectiveness of reports, enabling them to make informed decisions.

By implementing these recommendations, institutions can ensure that their reports are accurate, usable, and complete, providing valuable insights for decision-making.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Report Visualizations Not Resizing to Screen/Page

A: The issue with report visualizations not resizing to the screen/page is that they can become unusable, rendering them ineffective for their intended purpose. This can result in incomplete or unusable outputs, which can be a significant problem for institutions that rely on these reports for decision-making.

A: The reports that are affected by this issue include the File format count "Pie chart" report, scatter plot, time series, and Gantt chart. These reports may appear fine at first, but upon closer inspection, it becomes apparent that data shown in the web view is cut by the edge of the page, rather than being resized or flowing to an additional page.

A: The expected outcome for report visualizations is that printing produces accurate and usable outputs that do not clip data or overflow the page. Visualizations should be resized, reoriented, or otherwise preserved so that all key report information is included.

A: Institutions can ensure that their reports are accurate, usable, and complete by:

Improving Report Visualization: Improving the report visualization to ensure that it is resized, reoriented, or otherwise preserved so that all key report information is included.
Enhancing Print View: Enhancing the print view to ensure that it is resized to fit the available page real estate, preventing critical data from being cut off or missing.
Testing Reports: Testing reports thoroughly to ensure that they are accurate, usable, and complete.
Providing Feedback: Providing feedback to users on the usability and effectiveness of reports, enabling them to make informed decisions.

A: The consequences of not addressing this issue can be significant, including:

Incomplete or Unusable Reports: Reports that are incomplete or unusable can lead to poor decision-making and a lack of understanding of the data.
Loss of Institutional Support: Institutions that rely on these reports for decision-making may lose support if the reports are not accurate, usable, and complete.
Reputation Damage: Institutions that fail to address this issue may suffer reputation damage, leading to a loss of trust and credibility.

A: Users can report this issue by:

Contacting Support: Contacting support to report the issue and request assistance.
Providing Feedback: Providing feedback on the usability and effectiveness of reports, enabling developers to make improvements.
Reporting Bugs: Reporting bugs and issues to developers, enabling them to make fixes and improvements.

In conclusion, the issue of report visualizations not resizing to the screen/page is a significant problem that affects the usability and effectiveness of reports. By understanding the issue, its causes, and its consequences, institutions can take steps to address this issue and ensure that their reports are accurate, usable, and complete.