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title: "Report Output Handler Flow"
slug: "running-post-processing-flow-report-output"
description: "Learn how the Report Output Handler Flow is a type of Flow Behavior that is used to pull in, organize, and export Report Data as an Excel file."
tags: ["Report Output Handler Flow", "Report Designer", "Report Output Template", "Reports", "Excel Template"]
updated: 2026-07-01T14:14:01Z
published: 2026-07-01T14:14:01Z
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# Report Output Handler Flow

## Overview

The **Report Output Handler Flow** is a type of [**Flow Behavior**](https://documentation.decisions.com/version-10/docs/about-flow-behaviors) that is used to pull in, organize, and export **Report Data** as an **Excel** file. This Flow provides similar functionality to a [**Report Output Template**](https://documentation.decisions.com/version-10/docs/report-output-template) but allows the ability to structure the file's configuration through use of the **Flow Step Toolbox**. This function proves useful in situations that require further specification for Reports/Excel files that are longer/more complex. The following document demonstrates how to create a **Report Output Handler Flow** that utilizes the **Set Values In Column** step to order **Report Data** for export as an **Excel** file.

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## Set Values in Columns Properties

The example below primarily makes use of the **Set Values in Columns** step to configure the layout of the exported/edited **Excel** file. The chart below provides information on the function of each **Input** made available via the step's **Properties** tab.

| Property | Function |
| --- | --- |
| Column (Starts at 1) | Defines the Column that will populate the Excel file from the Report. |
| Fields Start With Equals Are Formulae? | Tells Excel whether it should treat Strings that start with = as a formula or just a regular String. |
| File Type | Selects the Type of File that the Report Data will upload onto. |
| Input File | Dictates which File is input to the step. |
| Row (Starts at 0) | Defines the Row that will populate the excel file from the report. |
| Try to Parse Numbers? | Declares whether or not a set of Numbers should be interpreted as a String or a Number. |
| New Values | This is where you define the values coming from the Report. Select the Report and choose the data on the Report needed. |
| Worksheet Number (Starts at 0) | Defines the Page Number of the Excel file that the data will start on. |

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## Creating a Report Output Handler Flow

1. In a Project navigate to **Settings > Configuration > Templates > Report Output Handlers**. Then, click the ADD REPORT OUTPUT FLOW button on the **Global Action Bar**, and CREATE a new **Flow**.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/6ef8bcc1-6489-4486-9ad1-83acff7e5df0/Images/Documentation/image-8DIWVSZR.png)
2. From the **Flow Designer**, attach a **Create Data** step from **Toolbox > FAVORITE STEPS**, to the **Start** step.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/6ef8bcc1-6489-4486-9ad1-83acff7e5df0/Images/Documentation/image-KY3ESAR9.png)

From the **Properties** of the Create Date step, under **DATA > Data to Create**, click SHOW EDITOR.

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3. In the **Data to Create** window, provide a NAME (ie. "File"), select **File Data** from the TYPE dropdown, then **Constant** map in the desired **Excel** file. Then, **Save** the data and close the window.
4. Back in the **Flow Designer** On the **Done** outcome path, add a **Set Values In Column** step from **Toolbox > DATA > EXCEL & CSV**. From the **Properties** tab of the Set Values In Column step, configure each **Input** as follows:

| Input | Configuration |
| --- | --- |
| Input File | Map in the **Output File** from the **Create Data** step. |
| File Type | Set to **Constant** and select **AutoSelect** from the dropdown. |
| Worksheet Number | **Constant** map "0" |
| Row (Starts at 0) | **Constant** map "1" |
| Column (Starts at 1) | **Constant** map "1" |
| New Values | **Select From Flow** map **ReportData.AllData.All Field01.All TextValue.** |
| Try To Parse Numbers? | **Constant** map as **True**. |
| Fields Starting With Equals Are Formulae? | **Constant** map as **True** |

![](https://cdn.document360.io/6ef8bcc1-6489-4486-9ad1-83acff7e5df0/Images/Documentation/image-8N3CZSRQ.png)
5. Attach an additional **Set Values In Column** step to the previously added step. Then configure it as follows:

| Input | Configuration |
| --- | --- |
| Input File | Map in the **Output File** from the **Create Data** step. |
| File Type | Set to **Constant** and select **AutoSelect** from the dropdown. |
| Worksheet Number | **Constant** map "0" |
| Row (Starts at 0) | **Constant** map "1" |
| Column (Starts at 1) | **Constant** map "2" |
| New Values | **Select From Flow** map **ReportData.AllData.All Field02.All TextValue.** |
| Try To Parse Numbers? | **Constant** map as **True**. |
| Fields Starting With Equals Are Formulae? | **Constant** map as **True** |

![](https://cdn.document360.io/6ef8bcc1-6489-4486-9ad1-83acff7e5df0/Images/Documentation/image-PZB9UPPI.png)
6. Add a third and final **Set Values In Column** step and attach it to the previous one; configure it as follows:

| Input | Configuration |
| --- | --- |
| Input File | Map in the **Output File** from the **Create Data** step. |
| File Type | Set to **Constant** and select **AutoSelect** from the dropdown. |
| Worksheet Number | **Constant** map "0" |
| Row (Starts at 0) | **Constant** map "1" |
| Column (Starts at 1) | **Constant** map "3" |
| New Values | **Select From Flow** map **ReportData.AllData.All Field03.All TextValue.** |
| Try To Parse Numbers? | **Constant** map as **True**. |
| Fields Starting With Equals Are Formulae? | **Constant** map as **True** |

![](https://cdn.document360.io/6ef8bcc1-6489-4486-9ad1-83acff7e5df0/Images/Documentation/image-MHZBVKWA.png)
7. From **Toolbox > DATA > EXCEL & CSV**, attach an **Update File With Data** step to the **Set Values In Column** and **End** steps. From the **Properties** tab of the newly added step. set **File Type** to **Constant** and select **AutoSelect** from the dropdown. Then, map the **File** to **Input**.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/6ef8bcc1-6489-4486-9ad1-83acff7e5df0/Images/Documentation/image-YS4NJVTZ.png)
8. From the **Properties** of the **End** step, map the **File** to **Output**. Then, **Save** and close the **Flow Designer**.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/6ef8bcc1-6489-4486-9ad1-83acff7e5df0/Images/Documentation/image-BV38A49D.png)

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## Exporting a Report With an Output Handler

1. To match the previously created **Report Output Handler** **Flow**, [CREATE](https://documentation.decisions.com/version-10/docs/create-reports) a **Report** that contains a single **Data Source** (for example, **Account Data Source**) and three **Data Fields** (for example, **Email Address**, **Created On Date**, **Can Use Portal**).

![](https://cdn.document360.io/6ef8bcc1-6489-4486-9ad1-83acff7e5df0/Images/Documentation/image-0XWQNJ2A.png)
2. From the **Properties** of the **Report**, under **SETTINGS > Output Handlers**, click ADD. Then, PICK the previously created **Output Handler Flow**.
3. **Save** the **Report**, then click **Run Report**.
4. From the running **Report**, select the **Report Actions** (via the gear icon) and click the **Download/Send Report** button (printer).

![](https://cdn.document360.io/6ef8bcc1-6489-4486-9ad1-83acff7e5df0/Images/Documentation/image-ZZAIX72H.png)
5. From the **Download/Send Report** window, under SETTINGS, under Format, select Excel, and under **Output Type**, select the **Report Output Handler**. Then, click PROCEED.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/6ef8bcc1-6489-4486-9ad1-83acff7e5df0/Images/Documentation/image-QDF6LYHC.png)
6. From the **Export View** window, click **Download Exported Report**.
7. Open up the downloaded **Excel** file and verify that the file has been populated with the **Report Data** as formatted by the **Report Output Handler Flow**.

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