Create an External Report from ThoughtSpot
This article explains how to build an External Report in Metric Insights with data from ThoughtSpot.
PREREQUISITES:
There is an established connectivity to ThoughtSpot.
1. Access New > External Report > ThoughtSpot
- Give your report a descriptive name
- Place your Report in a relevant Category
- Define whether you want Report content to be updated manually or automatically
- For automated collection, choose the Report Image Trigger from the drop-down list
- Select a Plugin Connection Profile created for ThoughtSpot
- Select an individual report or an entire pinboard (ThoughtSpot Object) from the corresponding Connection Profile
- [Next: define details] to proceed with Report creation
2. Configuration Tab: Specify Report Details

- Change from default External Webpage if you want your Report to be displayed in Viewer
- You can choose between the iframe and static image options
- If you select iframe, you can specify the Viewer Image Size
- Optionally, test how your External Report will be displayed on External Webpage or in Viewer, depending on the display option selected in #1
- [Save and Collect Image] to generate a Homepage Preview image
NOTE: When opting to display your Report as a Static Image, make sure you Collect Image before going to Viewer
Click [Enable & Publish]
ThoughtSpot Plugin collects images by taking screenshots of them in the Chromium browser.