> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.animaldietformulator.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.animaldietformulator.com/animal-diet-formulator/recipes/reports.md).

# Reports

### Report Templates List

To create report templates to download,  click the "Reports" menu item from the [Formulation Menu](/animal-diet-formulator/recipes/formulation.md#formulation-menu-section) Section.

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After clicking the menu item, a pop-up will appear for managing the report templates.&#x20;

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#### 1. New Button

From the report templates pop-up, create a new Report Template by clicking the New button

#### 2. Filter Button

Filter the list of report templates for each recipe using the "Filter Button".

### Filter the Report Templates

Utilize the filter feature to search for report templates. Click the filter button similar to the image below.

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The filter form allows modification of the default filter settings.

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The filter form contains the following fields.

1. Sorting
   * You can sort the items based on the selected field.
2. Sorting Direction
   * This will control the direction of the selected sort type in the "Sorting" field.
3. Reset
   * Clicking this button will reset all the changes made.
4. Set Filter
   * Clicking this button will apply the preferred filters.

### Creating Report Templates

Start creating a report template by clicking the **New** button at the top left corner of the pop-up.

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When creating the report templates, provide the details specified in the form below.

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1. Logo&#x20;
   * Upload your logo that will be added when generating the report.
2. Watermark
   * Optional. Upload any image that you want to be inserted as a watermark for your reports.
3. Resize Type
   * Similar to the [Recipe Resizing](/animal-diet-formulator/recipes/recipe-resize.md), you can set a resizing for your report. Start by selecting the type.
4. Resize Value
   * Similar to the [Recipe Resizing](/animal-diet-formulator/recipes/recipe-resize.md), after selecting the resize type, provide the preferred resize value.
5. Color
   * Select the color to have it associated with your brand. Click [here](/animal-diet-formulator/utility/color-picker.md) on how to use the Color Picker.
6. Instructions
   * You can update the instructions provided when you [created the recipe](/animal-diet-formulator/recipes.md#creating-recipes). This will apply only to the report and will not override the instructions associated with the recipe.
7. Save Button
   * Click the save button to create the report template

### Updating Recipe Report Template

To update the recipe report template, go to the Recipe Reports Pop-Up. To go to the recipe reports list, follow the steps [here](#report-templates-list).

When you are on the recipe reports list, click the three horizontal dots icon (known as Item Menu). See the image below.

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After clicking the horizontal dots icon, click the update button to view the form.

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The Recipe Report form will show pre-filled information based on the item to be updated. See the image below.

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After updating fields, click the save button at the bottom right part of the form.

### Deleting Recipe Report Template

To remove a recipe report template, go to the Recipe Reports List. To go to the list, follow the steps mentioned [here](#report-templates-list).

When on the recipe reports list, click the three horizontal dots icon (known as Item Menu) to show the options of action for the specific item. See the image below.

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After clicking the horizontal dots icon, you can click the delete button to remove the recipe report template.

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After clicking the delete button, there will be a confirmation pop-up that will require your attention before we remove the recipe report template. See the image below.&#x20;

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### Download the Recipe Report

To download the report to print and share, you need to be on the Recipe Reports Pop-Up. To go to the recipe reports list, follow the steps mentioned [here](#report-templates-list).

When on the recipe reports list, click the three horizontal dots icon (known as Item Menu). See the image below.

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After clicking the horizontal dots icon, click the "Download PDF" or "Download Excel"  button to download the file.

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