iFrame

Owned by Tomislav Hundric
May 27, 2024
2 min read

Using an iframe to Embed Reports

  1. Embedding: An iframe (inline frame) allows you to embed a web page (in this case, a report or dashboard from the SaaS reporting solution) within another web page or application. This means you can display reports within the user interface of another application without the need for complex integration.

  2. Ease of Use: Embedding a report via an iframe is straightforward. You simply need to insert an HTML iframe tag in the host application’s code, pointing to the URL of the report you want to display. For example:

    <iframe src="https://blade-fx.com/report/12345" width="800" height="600"></iframe>

  3. Seamless User Experience: By using an iframe, users can view and interact with reports within the context of the application they are already using. This provides a seamless experience without needing to switch between different platforms or log in multiple times.

  4. Centralized Access: Embedding reports within an application via iframes centralizes access to data and insights. Users can access all the information they need from a single interface, which enhances productivity and convenience.

  5. Security and Permissions: The SaaS reporting solution can manage access control and permissions for the reports, ensuring that only authorized users can view the embedded reports. Some advanced reporting solutions offer secure iframes that respect the permissions set within the reporting tool.

  6. Customization: While the iframe itself is a straightforward embedding tool, many reporting solutions allow customization of the reports and dashboards being embedded. This means you can tailor the look and feel of the reports to match the host application’s design.

Benefits of Using iframes for Embedding Reports

  • Quick Implementation: Embedding an iframe is much quicker than building a custom integration using APIs, making it an attractive option for rapid deployment.

  • No Additional Development: If the reporting solution already provides the necessary visualizations and reports, no additional development is needed to display these within another application.

  • Consistency: The embedded report will retain the same look and functionality as it does within the reporting solution, ensuring consistency across different platforms.

  • Real-Time Updates: If the reporting solution updates the reports in real-time, these updates will be reflected immediately in the embedded iframe without any additional effort.