# Start

### Introduction

Diamond Reports 2 is a powerful Reporting Tool to generate customized Reports. It enables you to share reports that have been created with specific users as well as many other features to create your own reporting environment

### Login

The Login form requires a valid username and password. A successful Login will redirect you to the Dashboard Page

![Login Form](https://1212648219-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MedlYb_eI6Mj4fZSEoN%2F-MhDaK7z5CqUv4Wb_ATo%2F-MhDcoc_WQ6cuXJHl7KR%2Flogin_form.png?alt=media\&token=4ddff894-d7ce-48ae-8218-34018f943302)

### Language

Diamond Reports 2 supports four languages: English, German, French and Italian. Change the application to your preferred language by choosing one the available ones from the drop down menu, which can be found next to your User Menu on the top right.

![Choice of Languages](https://1212648219-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MedlYb_eI6Mj4fZSEoN%2F-Mg5ksI2nnvWZqHC76lc%2F-Mg5lctXwDxi-UoLgAWg%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=e2563876-8732-4ed6-8295-8c11707f25c5)

### User Settings

The user settings can be configured using the drop-down menu at the top right corner of the window.

#### Preferences

Click on "Preferences" to change either your First Name, Last Name or E-Mail Address. Click on the Save-Button to save your changes.

#### About

Click on "About" to display the build and version number of your Diamond Reports 2 Application

#### Help

Click on "Help" to open the Diamond Reports 2 Documentation

#### API

Click on "API" for an external link to redirect you to the Diamond Reports 2 API Documentation