B-7
Batch
flexible
, Manual
C79000-G7076-C650-02
Figure 4: Developer and End User Sides
One Implementation = Multiple Layouts
A report can only be based on data
provided by the underlying applica
tion. This data is provided in the form
of an ROD file. You should enter its
name (with the directory name, if nec
essary) in the page description dialog,
or pr
ess the Report Structur
e button for
a selection list.
This example uses a r
eport structur
e
for an invoice (bill.rod). If a report
structure isn't available, the ReportDe
signer behaves a bit differently in cer
tain places. They are noted in the doc
umentation.
The Page Format
Here you can select from standard
page formats (including landscape) or
you can enter a custom format. In the
later case, enter the size of the page in
pixels (72 pixels = 1 inch).
The Object Description
After you've entered all the informa
tion for the page description and
pressed the OK button, the following
dialog appears:
ReportDesigner