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Report Objects |
A Report contains several specific objects that can be used, available on its toolbar. The available options on this toolbar are described on the next table.
Available options on the toolbar of a Report
Option |
Description |
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Load RPX File |
Imports a Report configuration from an external file |
Save as RPX File |
Exports a Report configuration to an external file |
Select |
Enables a selection mode |
Bring to Front |
Sends an object to the front of another object. The selected object is placed on the first position in the layer order |
Send to Back |
Sends an object to the back of another object. The selected object is placed on the last position in the layer order |
Line |
Basic straight line object that connects any two points. It allows drawing lines, by specifying two points when creating it or in polygons |
Rectangle |
This object allows drawing rectangles, using the whole object's width or height. It is created by using at least two vertexes |
Round Rectangle |
A Rectangle created by using two vertexes with an option of rounding its edges by using a round factor. When inserted or edited, it shows a small point next to its upper left edge, which allows modifying that round factor |
Ellipse |
This object allows drawing circles and ellipses, by using the whole object's width or height, and by defining the center of the circle at rectangle's center |
Picture |
This object allows displaying images stored in files, whether they are inside or outside the application file |
Text |
Allows creating a text. When defining the area on a Screen, users can directly type a text, which also accepts multiple lines |
SetPoint |
By using this object, users can link it to a table field in a Database. This field is specified by the DataField property |
Check Box |
Allows inserting a Boolean data type, which may or may not be bound to a Database |
BarCode |
Allows generating a picture that converts a sequence of numbers and characters into a bar code. This code is a numerical or alphanumerical representation, used to facilitate different processes. This code is recognized by scanners and optical-reading devices |
Page Break |
Sets a point where a page finishes and another one starts on a Report. For example, users can force a page break to force a chapter title to always start on a new page |
Frame |
This is an object composed by rows and columns, where text or charts are inserted. Frames on Reports are used to organize and display information. Users can also use Frames to create page layouts |
E3Chart |
This object is used to view Report data in a graphical format. For more information, please check chapter Charts and E3Chart |
NOTE |
The Printer option on E3 Server icon on Windows Notification Area displays a list of printers found either locally or remotely, and allows users to select one for use by an E3 Server. |