How do I create reports on my files and links using LinkFixer Advanced Classic View?

How do I create reports on my files and links using LinkFixer Advanced Classic View?

How do I create reports on my files and links using LinkFixer Advanced Classic View?

Modified on: Wed, 18 Mar, 2026 at 8:50 AM

Each LinkFixer Advanced function generates a comprehensive set of reports detailing the files and links processed during that operation.
When you run the Create Reports function from the LinkFixer Advanced ribbon, the system generates reports based on the current contents of the database.

This article explains how to create a report that lists the links contained within the files currently stored in the database. The report provides a detailed overview of both parent files and the links associated with them.

Before You Begin

If you have not yet executed any LinkFixer Advanced processes, you must first scan sample files to populate the database with data.

Steps to Create a Report

1.Access the Create Report Function
       Click the Create Report button located on the top ribbon menu.

2. Choose Report Type
       On the Choose Report screen, select Regular Report.
  1. This report is similar to the Scan Report generated during file scanning.
  1. It includes additional filtering capabilities for files and links.
  1. Use the navigation arrows below the ribbon or the steps listed in the left pane to move through the process.
3. Configure Report Options
       On the Report Options screen, leave the default settings unchanged for this exercise.

4. Filter Files
  1. Select Filter Files from the left pane.
  1. Choose Process files matching specific file extensions and wildcards.
  1. Check the Excel option to include only Microsoft Excel files.
5. Select Link Processing Option
       Choose Process all links in selected files to include all available links within the filtered files.

6. Preview Matching Links
       Review the files and links that meet your selected criteria in the Preview Matching Links section.

7. Proceed to Next Step
       Click the Next arrow button.

8. Run the Report
       Click the Run button.
       The Regular Report Process Dashboard will appear while the report is being generated.

9. View Report Summary
       Once the process is complete, click View Process Summary on the top ribbon to display the report.
       This report will include details of the selected parent files, child files, and links.

10. Close the Report Window
       Click Close Print Preview or the red X in the upper-right corner to exit the report view.

Additional Reports

More detailed reports based on the same database snapshot are available from the ribbon by selecting:
  1. Processed
  1. Skipped
  1. Exceptions