# Get started with Pentaho Interactive Reports

By going to the **Browse Files** perspective in the User Console, you can also view an editable version of the Vendor Sales report. Switch to the **Browse Files** perspective in the User Console, then follow these steps.

1. In the **Folders** pane, click to expand the **Public** folder, then click to highlight the **Steel Wheels** folder.
2. In the **Files**pane, click on **Vendor Sales**, and then click **Edit** in **File Actions**.

   The **Opened**perspective appears with the Interactive Reports and toolbars active.

   ![Create New Interactive Report Panel](https://591371677-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FFgwF7oC7Y6b7XWdahykf%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-98ca399a4612e36559ce7bbfe92943020bd50689%2FPIR_Vendor_Sales_Edit_Report_Hitachi_Red_Numbers_w555.png?alt=media)

| Item | Name                                             | Function                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   |
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| 1    | Opened view                                      | Displays quick access buttons across the top to create and save new Analyzer reports, Interactive Reports, and Dashboard Designer reports. Opened reports and files show as a series of tabs across the page.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              |
| 2    | **Data**, **Formatting**, and **General** panels | <p>Use the <strong>Data</strong> panel to drag information into a column or a row on the report. Your report display changes as you drag items onto the <strong>Report Canvas</strong>. Use <strong>Find</strong> to search for a specific field.</p><p>Delete a level or measure from your report by dragging it from the <strong>Layout</strong> panel to the trash can that appears in the lower right corner of the <strong>Report</strong> panel.</p><p>The <strong>Formatting</strong> panel allows you to change the font size and type on the opened report.</p><p>The <strong>General</strong> panel allows you to set preferences, select a paper size for printing, and select from a variety of templates for your report.</p> |
| 3    | Report canvas                                    | Shows a dynamic view of your Interactive report as you work to build it. The look of your report changes constantly as you work with **Data**, **Formatting**, and **General** panels to refine it.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |
| 4    | Interactive toolbar and filters                  | Use the toolbar functions to undo or redo actions, hide lists of fields, add or hide filters, disable the auto-refresh function, adjust settings, change the view of your report, and limit the number of rows queried. Use the filters panel to display a list of filters applied to the active report, or edit or delete filters.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |