A retrieval is an on-screen lookup and should be used in the following cases, rather than a report:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Large Files<\/strong> — Retrievals function by loading a large file very quickly, but only showing a small subset of data per page. This makes your data load extremely quick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n On-Screen Lookups<\/strong> — Retrievals come with, pre-loaded, the handy features of Advanced Sort and Advanced Search. This capability allows your users to navigate through records very quickly and very efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Smartlinks<\/strong> — While it is possible to pass parameters in a report, the ability within a retrieval is very straightforward. If you are building multiple applications that will pass values to one another, consider using a retrieval.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dashboards <\/strong>— Due their flexibility and customizability, consider utilizing retrievals when creating dashboard applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Header\/Detail Applications<\/strong> — With the help of Smartlinks, Multi Record Retrievals, and Single Record Retrievals, making header\/detail applications are a snap with Retrievals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n