Synthesis Workbooks

New in Version 10, the Synthesis Workbook is a custom reporting tool that is built directly in to many Synthesis applications, including Weibull++/ALTA, RGA, BlockSim and DOE++. It combines two reporting modules – Spreadsheets and Word Processing – into the same flexible interface, thereby replacing the Analysis Workbook and Word Report Template functionality from prior versions.

The new tool provides an updated interface, better integration between spreadsheet/word processing and an unlimited number of associated data sources (when applicable). In addition, if your organization chooses to implement a web-based Synthesis Enterprise Portal (SEP) for an enterprise database, you can now publish these reports to the portal where they can be accessed from any web-enabled device!

Tip: If you convert a project from Synthesis 8 or 9, any Word Report Templates will be automatically converted to Synthesis Workbooks. For spreadsheet-based reports, you can continue to use the old Analysis Workbooks or convert them to the new format on a case-by-case basis.

To add a new Synthesis Workbook in an existing project, choose Insert > Reports and Plots > Synthesis Workbook.

The following topics discuss:

Using the wizard to create a new Synthesis Workbook.
Managing the associated data sources, when applicable.
Creating and using saved Synthesis Workbook templates.
Using the spreadsheet module or the word processing module.
Using the Function Wizard and/or Formulas Tab and Insert Function.
Using the Plot Wizard or creating your own custom charts.
Creating and managing defined names. (only in spreadsheet modules)
Using cell protection and spreadsheet references.
Creating DOE++ Analysis Reports. (only in DOE++)
Converting Analysis Workbooks.

If your organization has implemented a Synthesis Enterprise Portal (SEP) website for an enterprise database, you can choose selected Synthesis Workbook reports (the spreadsheet module and/or the word processing module) to be accessed from any web-enabled device. See Synthesis Enterprise Portal.

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