PDF Print formatting issue

Question

Hello experts,

I did all the required formatting at the report level in a dashboard. Nevertheless, while I am trying to Use Print PDF option from the dashboard the formatting is not as I see in the dashboard. Prompts, Header and reports every element lost the format. Please advise.

FYI,

Dashboard View:

Print PDF preview:

Thanks In advance.

Joel Acha · Answer

Adding to @Thomas Dodds,  if you're after a like for like display of reports in your PDF and dashboard then you should consider using BI Publisher.

Thomas Dodds · Answer

That's the functionality ... OBIEE is an on-screen analytical tool -- don't expect pixel perfect reporting or advanced reporting capabilities