Save Time on Reporting with Web Viewer Favorites (Phase 1): Instant Access to Your Reports

Who Should Read This?

Output Management (OM) Web Viewer r14 users—from developers to business professionals in finance, HR, or marketing—anyone who wants to slash time spent searching for reports. If you value speed and simplicity, this is for you.

A Productivity Boost

Spending time on repetitive report searches is a productivity killer that frustrates teams and delays decisions. Favorites in Output Management Web Viewer tackles this head-on by offering one-click access to your most critical reports, whether static snapshots or dynamic updates. This server-based solution ensures your shortcuts are available on any device, eliminating the hassle of navigating complex search interfaces and empowering both technical and non-technical users to streamline their workflows with unparalleled ease.

Stop Searching - Start Finding Your Reports

Finding the right report shouldn't feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. Yet, many users repeatedly enter the same search criteria, scroll through results, and locate the same reports day after day. There’s a better way—Favorites in OM Web Viewer.

Just like you bookmark frequently visited websites in your browser, OM Web Viewer Favorites let you save and instantly access the reports you need most. But unlike browser bookmarks, these Favorites are smarter, more flexible, and available wherever you log in.

What Makes OM Web Viewer Favorites Different?

Unlike traditional bookmarks tied to a single device, OM Web Viewer Favorites are stored on the server. That means they’re accessible from any computer—whether you're at the office, working remotely, or using a new workstation. No need to recreate them or worry about losing access when switching devices.

But there’s more: OM Web Viewer Favorites aren’t just links. They’re designed specifically for managing report access, offering options that go beyond simple bookmarking.

Static vs. Dynamic Favorites: Select What Works for You

If you frequently reference a specific report—such as last week's revenue summary—you can save a static Favorite. Every time you click it, you’ll go straight to that exact report version. No searching, no filtering, just instant access.
For reports that update regularly, dynamic Favorites are the better choice. Instead of linking to a specific report instance, they automatically retrieve the latest version. Set it up once, and each day it will take you to the newest report without any extra steps. Your workflow stays efficient, and you avoid repetitive manual searches.

Making Data Access Easy for All Users

Technical users appreciate speed and efficiency, but Favorites are just as valuable for business users. In finance, marketing, HR, and operations, team members who aren’t familiar with advanced search queries still rely on timely data to make decisions.
With Favorites, non-technical users don’t have to navigate complex search interfaces. A single click retrieves exactly what they need—no memorizing search criteria or asking for help. This feature ensures that everyone, regardless of technical expertise, can work more efficiently.

How Favorites Improve Efficiency

Consider a financial analyst who checks daily revenue reports. Without Favorites, they must enter date ranges, filter results, and sift through listings every morning. Over time, these repetitive steps add up to wasted hours.
By using a dynamic Favorite, they simply log in, click once, and access the latest report instantly. Multiply that time savings across an entire team, and the efficiency gains become significant. Less time searching means more time analyzing and acting on data.


How to Set Up a Favorite

Getting started is easy. Here’s how:

1. Perform a search and find the report you need.
2. Open the report and review it.
3. Click the Add to Favorites button.
4. Choose whether to save a static or dynamic Favorite.
5. Name your Favorite and save it.

That’s it. Next time, instead of searching, you’ll have one-click access.

A Smarter Way to Work

OM Web Viewer Favorites revolutionize report access by eliminating unnecessary searches and providing seamless, server-based links accessible from anywhere. Whether you're dealing with recurring reports or frequently referenced data, this feature ensures that finding what you need is always fast, efficient, and hassle-free. 
Ready to save time? Download the PTF and set up your first Favorite in OM Web Viewer Today! Have any questions or feedback? Email ed.blazejewski@broadcom.com