📊 MSR Generator - User Guide
Overview
MSR Generator automates the monthly service review process for Nexon-Ausgrid operations, transforming manual Excel manipulation and PowerPoint creation into a streamlined automated workflow. This guide covers the complete platform usage from file upload to report generation.
🚀 Getting Started
- Navigate to MSR Portal: Visit https://msr.playtopia.com.au
- Authelia Authentication: Log in using your enterprise credentials
- Eva Dashboard: Experience the anime/kawaii themed interface with Unit-02 styling
User Roles & Access Levels
- Admin: Full system access, user management, configuration settings
- Family: Standard operations access, file processing, report generation
- User: Basic access, view-only capabilities for generated reports
Interface Overview
The MSR Generator features an Eva/kawaii themed interface with:
- Angular Design Elements: Hexagonal, octagonal, and diamond-shaped components
- Unit-02 Color Scheme: Primary red (#ff0000), secondary purple (#9333ea), accent orange (#ea580c)
- Holographic Effects: Glow animations, scanning lines, gradient borders
- Responsive Design: Optimized for desktop and mobile devices
📁 File Upload System
Supported File Categories
Service Data Files
- Purpose: RSS feed analysis and service performance metrics
- Formats: Excel (.xlsx, .xls), CSV (.csv), XML (.xml)
- Content: Service availability, response times, error rates
- Processing: Automated metric extraction and trend analysis
- Purpose: KPI tracking and performance measurement data
- Formats: Excel (.xlsx, .xls), CSV (.csv), JSON (.json)
- Content: Throughput measurements, latency data, capacity utilization
- Processing: Statistical analysis and performance trending
Incident Data Files
- Purpose: Outage tracking and incident management data
- Formats: Excel (.xlsx, .xls), CSV (.csv), PowerPoint (.pptx, .ppt)
- Content: Incident duration, impact assessment, resolution metrics
- Processing: Incident analysis and root cause trending
Report Templates
- Purpose: PowerPoint and document templates for report generation
- Formats: PowerPoint (.pptx, .ppt), Word (.docx, .doc), PDF (.pdf)
- Content: Branded templates with placeholder content
- Processing: Template parsing and dynamic content injection
File Upload Process
Step 1: Navigate to Upload Interface
- Click “File Upload” in the main navigation
- The drag-and-drop interface will load with Eva-themed styling
Step 2: Select Report Month
Report Month: [Select YYYY-MM format]
Example: 2025-08 for August 2025 report
Step 3: Choose File Category
Select the appropriate category for your files:
- Service Data: For operational metrics and RSS feeds
- Performance Metrics: For KPI and performance data
- Incident Data: For outage and incident information
- Report Template: For PowerPoint/document templates
Step 4: Upload Files
Drag-and-Drop Method:
- Drag files from your computer to the upload zone
- Watch for visual feedback as files are selected
- Review file list with names and sizes
- Verify all files are correct before submission
File Selection Method:
- Click “Choose Files” button
- Navigate to files in the browser dialog
- Select multiple files using Ctrl+Click (Windows) or Cmd+Click (Mac)
- Click “Open” to add files to upload queue
Step 5: Submit for Processing
- Review uploaded file list for accuracy
- Verify report month and category selections
- Click “Submit Files for Processing”
- Monitor upload progress with real-time progress bars
Upload Validation and Security
File Size Limits
- Maximum per file: 50MB
- Total upload size: 500MB per submission
- Optimization tip: Compress large files to improve upload speed
Security Scanning
- Virus Detection: All files automatically scanned for malware
- Content Validation: File headers verified for authenticity
- Access Control: Upload restricted to authorized users only
- Audit Trail: All uploads logged for compliance tracking
🔄 Data Processing Workflow
Automated Processing Pipeline
Phase 1: File Ingestion
1. File Validation → Security scanning and format verification
2. Metadata Extraction → File properties and content analysis
3. Category Classification → Automatic content type detection
4. Storage Allocation → Secure file storage with backup
1. Excel/CSV Parsing → Cell-by-cell data extraction
2. Formula Evaluation → Calculated field processing
3. Data Normalization → Standardized format conversion
4. Quality Validation → Data integrity checks
Phase 3: Business Logic Application
1. Service Metrics → Availability calculations and trend analysis
2. Performance Analysis → KPI computation and benchmarking
3. Incident Processing → Outage impact and duration analysis
4. Template Processing → Placeholder identification and mapping
Phase 4: Report Generation
1. Data Aggregation → Multi-source data combination
2. Chart Creation → Visual representation generation
3. Template Population → Dynamic content injection
4. Format Export → PDF and PowerPoint output creation
Processing Status Monitoring
Real-Time Status Updates
- Queued: File submitted and awaiting processing
- Processing: Active data extraction and analysis
- Analyzing: Business logic application and validation
- Generating: Report creation and formatting
- Complete: Processing finished, report available
- Error: Issue encountered, manual intervention required
Progress Indicators
- File-Level Progress: Individual file processing status
- Overall Progress: Complete workflow advancement
- Estimated Time: Remaining processing time prediction
- Error Notifications: Immediate alerts for processing issues
📊 Report Generation and Management
Automated Report Creation
- Availability Metrics: Uptime percentages and downtime analysis
- Performance Trends: Response time graphs and capacity utilization
- Service Quality: Error rates and customer impact assessment
- Benchmark Comparison: Month-over-month and year-over-year analysis
Incident Management Reports
- Outage Summary: Total incidents, duration, and impact scope
- Root Cause Analysis: Categorized failure analysis with trends
- Response Metrics: Mean time to detection and resolution
- Prevention Measures: Recommendations based on incident patterns
Executive Dashboards
- High-Level KPIs: Key performance indicators for management
- Traffic Light Status: Red/amber/green status indicators
- Trend Visualization: Graphical representation of key metrics
- Action Items: Prioritized recommendations and next steps
Each report section includes commentary fields for human insight:
Executive Summary Commentary:
[Editable text field for high-level observations]
Performance Analysis Commentary:
[Detailed technical analysis and observations]
Incident Review Commentary:
[Root cause analysis and prevention strategies]
Recommendations Commentary:
[Action items and improvement suggestions]
Rich Text Editing
- Formatting Options: Bold, italic, bullet points, numbering
- Table Support: Embedded tables for detailed breakdowns
- Link Integration: Hyperlinks to supporting documentation
- Version Control: Automatic saving with revision history
Report Export and Distribution
- PowerPoint (.pptx): Branded presentation format for meetings
- PDF Document: Professional report format for distribution
- Excel Workbook: Data-focused format for further analysis
- Web Dashboard: Interactive online report viewing
Distribution Options
- Direct Download: Immediate file download from platform
- Email Distribution: Automated sending to stakeholder lists
- Shared Folders: Integration with network file shares
- API Access: Programmatic report retrieval for systems integration
🎨 Eva Theme Interface Guide
Navigation and User Experience
Main Navigation
The horizontal navigation menu features Eva-themed styling:
- Angular Clips: Hexagonal active state indicators
- Gradient Backgrounds: Unit-02 color transitions
- Hover Effects: Holographic glow animations
- Responsive Design: Mobile-optimized touch targets
Dashboard Elements
- Stats Cards: Diamond-shaped metric displays with kawaii backgrounds
- Progress Indicators: Animated scanning lines for processing status
- Data Visualization: Charts with Eva color palette integration
- Action Buttons: Octagonal clip-path styling with gradient effects
Accessibility and Usability
Color and Contrast
- High Contrast: Sufficient contrast ratios for readability
- Color Blindness: Alternative indicators beyond color coding
- Dark Mode: Optional dark theme for reduced eye strain
- Font Scaling: Responsive typography for different screen sizes
Keyboard Navigation
- Tab Order: Logical keyboard navigation sequence
- Shortcuts: Quick access keys for common operations
- Focus Indicators: Clear visual focus states
- Screen Reader: Semantic HTML for accessibility tools
🔧 Business Logic Configuration
Data Processing Rules
Service Data Processing Rules
Availability Calculation:
- Uptime = (Total Time - Downtime) / Total Time * 100
- SLA Compliance = Availability >= Target SLA Percentage
- Trend Analysis = Month-over-Month Comparison
Performance Metrics:
- Response Time = Average of All Measured Response Times
- Throughput = Total Transactions / Time Period
- Error Rate = Error Count / Total Transactions * 100
Incident Data Processing Rules
Impact Classification:
- Critical: Service completely unavailable
- High: Significant functionality impaired
- Medium: Minor functionality affected
- Low: Cosmetic or minimal impact
Duration Calculation:
- MTTR = Mean Time To Resolution
- MTBF = Mean Time Between Failures
- Availability Impact = (Outage Duration / Total Time) * Customer Count
Custom Business Logic
Configurable Thresholds
- SLA Targets: Customizable availability and performance targets
- Alert Thresholds: Configurable warning and critical levels
- Trend Analysis: Adjustable time periods for comparison
- Escalation Rules: Automated notification triggers
- KPI Calculations: Custom formulas for business-specific metrics
- Weighting Factors: Importance-based metric weighting
- Aggregation Rules: How to combine data from multiple sources
- Exception Handling: Rules for handling incomplete or invalid data
🛠️ Advanced Features
Batch Processing
Multi-Month Processing
- Historical Analysis: Process multiple months simultaneously
- Trend Comparison: Automated multi-period analysis
- Bulk Operations: Efficient processing of large datasets
- Progress Tracking: Individual and batch progress monitoring
Scheduled Processing
- Automated Uploads: Integration with file shares for automatic processing
- Recurring Reports: Monthly report generation automation
- Notification Systems: Email alerts for processing completion
- Error Handling: Automatic retry and fallback procedures
Integration Capabilities
External System Integration
- Monitoring Tools: Direct integration with network monitoring systems
- Ticketing Systems: Incident data import from service desk platforms
- Data Warehouses: Connection to enterprise data repositories
- Notification Systems: Integration with communication platforms
API Access
- RESTful Endpoints: Programmatic access to all platform features
- Authentication: Token-based security for system integrations
- Data Export: Automated data extraction for external analysis
- Webhook Support: Real-time notifications to external systems
🛠️ Troubleshooting
Common Issues and Solutions
File Upload Problems
- Large Files: Break into smaller chunks or compress before upload
- Network Issues: Check internet connection stability
- Browser Compatibility: Use Chrome, Firefox, or Edge browsers
- File Format: Verify files are in supported formats
Processing Errors
- Data Format Issues: Ensure Excel/CSV files have proper headers
- Missing Data: Verify all required fields are populated
- Formula Errors: Check for Excel formula errors in source files
- Template Issues: Verify PowerPoint templates have proper placeholders
Report Generation Issues
- Memory Limits: Reduce data size or split processing
- Template Corruption: Re-upload template files
- Data Inconsistencies: Review source data for anomalies
- Export Failures: Check available disk space and permissions
Upload Optimization
- File Compression: Use ZIP compression for multiple files
- Batch Sizing: Optimal batch size is 10-20 files
- Network Timing: Upload during off-peak hours
- File Preparation: Clean data before upload to reduce processing time
Processing Optimization
- Data Quality: Ensure clean, consistent data formats
- Template Simplicity: Use simple templates for faster processing
- Resource Allocation: Schedule large jobs during low-usage periods
- Monitoring: Use dashboard to track system performance
📚 Best Practices
Efficient Workflow Management
Data Preparation
- Standardization: Use consistent file naming conventions
- Quality Checks: Validate data before upload
- Documentation: Maintain change logs for template modifications
- Version Control: Track different versions of templates and data
Report Management
- Review Process: Establish review workflows for generated reports
- Distribution Lists: Maintain current stakeholder contact information
- Archive Strategy: Implement retention policies for historical reports
- Feedback Loop: Collect user feedback for continuous improvement
Security and Compliance
Data Handling
- Sensitive Information: Ensure proper handling of confidential data
- Access Control: Regular review of user permissions
- Audit Trails: Maintain complete logs of all platform activities
- Backup Procedures: Regular backup of processed data and reports
Change Management
- Template Changes: Test template modifications before production use
- Process Updates: Document all changes to business logic
- User Training: Provide training for new features and processes
- Communication: Keep stakeholders informed of system changes
This comprehensive user guide covers all aspects of using MSR Generator effectively. The platform combines powerful automation capabilities with an engaging Eva/kawaii themed interface to deliver professional monthly service reviews with minimal manual effort.