> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://interfacing.gitbook.io/interfacing-help-files/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://interfacing.gitbook.io/interfacing-help-files/end-users/library/generating-object-books.md).

# Generating Object Books

Generate a structured report for an item.

An **Object Book** is a downloadable report that consolidates a selected item and its related data into a single, structured document.

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## Interactive Tour

Learn how to generate an Object Book and quickly convert an item into a structured report.

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## Generating an Object Book

Follow the steps below to create and download an Object Book:

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### Accessing the Object Book Panel

* Open the **Details Panel** for the item you want to generate a report for.

  → See: [Viewing Documentation](/interfacing-help-files/end-users/library.md#viewing-documentation)
* Click the **More Options** (<i class="fa-ellipsis-vertical">:ellipsis-vertical:</i>) icon.
* From the menu, select **Object Book**.
* The **Download Object Book** panel opens, showing available templates and configuration options.

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### Selecting a Template

Choose a template to determine which information is included in the report and how it is organized.

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#### Filtering & Previewing Templates

* Use the [**Keyword Filter**](/interfacing-help-files/end-users/list-view-management/searching-and-filtering-in-list-view.md#searching-with-keywords) at the top of the panel to search for specific templates. The list updates automatically as you type.
* To preview a template, click the **View Details** (<img src="https://1488562728-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FTx7AmE0d2Q4ja20EYjF5%2Fuploads%2FIAlpvjgSBR3lKZjwsXm7%2FIMS-KI-L-9.svg?alt=media&amp;token=262f3701-b544-43fe-b1bc-d17a29a18e55" alt="" data-size="original">) icon next to it.
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### Configuring Report Options

At the bottom of the panel, use the **Options** dropdown to customize the report.

#### <i class="fa-books">:books:</i>  Available for All Items

* **Include All Children:** Select to include all related child items in the report.

#### <i class="fa-diagram-project">:diagram-project:</i>  Available for Process Items

* **Include All Shortcuts:** Select to include process shortcuts in the report.
  * This option is only available when **Include All Children** is selected.

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For process items, the **Options** section also includes the following read-only map settings:

* **Map Orientation:** Left-to-Right
* **Map Layout:** My Current Map Setting
* **Map Page Break Options:** Use Canvas Grid Page Breaks
  {% endhint %}

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### Downloading the Object Book

After selecting a template and customizing options:

* Click **Download**.

  The report is generated and downloaded to your device.
* Access the file from:
  * Your browser’s download notification, or
  * Your **Downloads** folder.

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