Serverless ADR#

Serverless ADR is a lightweight, local Python API for building reports using Ansys Dynamic Reporting (ADR), without requiring a running ADR service or network connection.

It operates entirely within your Python process, directly writing to and reading from a local ADR-compatible database (e.g., SQLite or PostgreSQL). This allows you to generate and render full ADR reports, create items and templates, and manage media and static assets — all without launching the ADR backend server.

It is built on the same core schema as the traditional service-based ADR, but works entirely within your local Python environment.

This system is designed for cases where developers or simulation engineers want to:

  • Create, manage, and render reports locally using Python

  • Avoid setting up a centralized ADR service or HTTP connection

  • Maintain full fidelity with the ADR schema (items, templates, etc.)

  • Output HTML content and media assets for web and desktop apps.

Serverless ADR is ideal for:

  • Local, file-based workflows (e.g., building offline reports)

  • Embedding reports in web or desktop applications

  • Use in batch scripts, Python notebooks, or simulations

Key features#

  • Drop-in compatibility with Ansys installations and the Service API: Uses the same Python environment and static/media assets from your installed ADR system.

  • Flexible instantiation: Supports SQLite and PostgreSQL databases, Docker-based environments, in-memory and legacy environment-variable configurations.

  • In-memory execution: Runs entirely in your local Python process, with no separate backend or daemon needed.

  • First-class objects: Sessions, Datasets, Items and Templates are actual Python classes, not remote proxies — giving you full introspection, subclassing, and lifecycle control.

  • Comprehensive rendering: Generates full HTML reports — just like the service-based API — with full support for media, static assets, and custom layouts.

Explore the docs#

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