Every detailed report in Brushfire has its own set of parameters — the filters and options you use to control what data the report shows. While each report has parameters specific to its purpose, they all work in the same way, so once you understand the basics you can configure any report quickly.
Setting Date Parameters
Most reports include a date range — typically a Start Date and End Date. To set a date:
- Look for the gray button with a downward triangle to the right of any date field and click it.
- A menu will appear with commonly used date shortcuts — things like Now, Today, Yesterday, the first of the current or recent weeks, months, and years.
- If none of the shortcuts fit, select Custom Date to type in a specific date and time of your choosing.
💡 Tip: Date shortcuts make it easy to quickly pull a report for last month, last week, or any common window without manually typing dates every time.
Setting Other Parameters (Events, Payment Methods, etc.)
For parameters that let you select one or more options — like events, stores, or payment methods:
- Click on the parameter field. A dropdown menu will appear with all available options and a checkbox next to each.
- Select the checkboxes next to the options you want to include in your report.
- To include everything, click Select All. Click it again to deselect all.
Running Your Report
Once your parameters are set, click the blue Run Report button at the top of the screen. The report will regenerate and display results based on the options you've selected.
Exporting and Subscribing to Reports
Once your report is configured and run, you can export it to a spreadsheet or subscribe to receive it automatically in your inbox on a recurring schedule. See the How do I export or subscribe to a detailed report? guide for instructions.
Limitations to Know
- Archived events will not appear in Detailed Reporting. If you're not seeing an event in your report results, check whether it has been archived. You'll need to unarchive it first before it will show up. See the Deleting, Archiving and Restoring Events guide for more.
- Each report has its own set of parameters. Not every report will have the same filter options — some may include payment method filters, others won't. Check the parameters available for the specific report you're running.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I quickly pull a report for last month without typing in dates?
Click the gray triangle button next to the date field and select from the shortcut menu. Options like "First of last month" and "Last day of last month" let you set a full date range in just two clicks.
- Can I select multiple events in a single report?
Yes. Click the events parameter field and check the boxes next to each event you want to include. Use Select All to include every event at once.
- An event isn't showing up in my report. What should I check?
The most common reason is that the event has been archived. Archived events are excluded from Detailed Reporting. Unarchive the event and run the report again. See the Deleting, Archiving and Restoring Events guide for how to do that.
- Can I save my report parameters so I don't have to set them every time?
You can subscribe to a report to have it run and delivered to your inbox automatically on a recurring schedule. See the How do I export or subscribe to a detailed report? guide for details.