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# Useful Tools

### Built-in Reports

CAST Imaging has predefined reports that can be used to extract technical knowledge on the application structure.
Access the reports menu by clicking *Reports* in the left hand menu bar. 
![Custom View](/images/Reports.png)

The available reports are listed below and are available in CSV, XLSX and JSON file formats.

![Custom View](/images/UsefulTools_1.png)

Let's take an example: for the ***Recipe*** application, we're interested in knowing which are the most central artifacts in the codebase. In the ***Reports*** pop-up, we can choose the ***REFERENCES*** section and click on the ***XLSX*** download button. 
![Custom View](/images/UsefulTools_2.png)

CAST Imaging will indicate that the report is being generated, and once it's ready, the download will start automatically. The wealth of information that can be collected from those reports is quite significant.

Learn more on *[CAST Imaging built-in reports here](https://doc.castsoftware.com/display/IMAGING/User+Guide+-+Reports)*.

### Advanced search

Within CAST Imaging there is the ability to run ad-hoc queries against the CAST Imaging internal database. 

Cypher Queries can be accessed through the *Search* menu on the *CYPHER* tab. Using Cypher queries requires knowledge on the Neo4j DBMS and its query language.  

Learn more on *[CAST Imaging advanced search capabilities here](https://doc.castsoftware.com/display/IMAGING/User+Guide+-+Search+for+items)*.