A Report is an ActiveX component called ActiveReport, which allows viewing and printing snapshots of values from system variables and data stored on a database (Alarms, Historic objects, Queries, and Formulas). To use a Report, right-click the View - Reports item in Organizer, in Domain mode, select the Insert Report in option, and then the project's name.
A Report also uses a Query object. This object allows specifying a data source from a database to display in a Report.
A Report contains several Sections. Each Report Section contains a group of controls that are processed and printed at the same time, as a unit.
Report Sections
A Report is structured as described on the next table.
Report structure
Section |
Description |
|---|---|
Report Header |
This Section prints at the beginning of a Report. It is used for printing Report headings, sum tables, charts, or any other information that must appear only at the beginning of a Report |
Report Footer |
This Section prints at the end of a Report. It is used for printing a Report sum, grand totals, or any other information that must be printed once at the end of a Report |
Page Header |
This Section prints on top of every page of a Report. This is the first Section printed on a page, except when this page contains a Report Header Section. It is used for printing column headings, page numbers, page titles, or any other information that must be printed at the beginning of every page |
Page Footer |
This Section prints once at the bottom of every page of a Report. It is used for printing page totals, page numbers, or any other information that must be printed once at the bottom of every page |
Detail |
This Section is the body of a Report, which prints once for every record on a data source |
Group Header, Group Footer |
A Report may have multiple nested groups. Each group contains a Header Section and a Footer Section. A Header Section is printed right before any Detail Section in this group. A Footer Section is printed right after a Detail Section in this group |
The toolbar of a Report contains configuration items that allow editing, viewing a Report, and creating scripts. These items are described on the next table.
Configuration options on the toolbar of a Report
Option |
Description |
|---|---|
Preview Report |
By using this option, users can preview an output of a Report. With it, they can check margin settings and images, for example |
Configure Report |
With this option, users can configure Page Settings, Preview Settings, Grid Settings, and Report Style |
Scripts Editor |
By using this option, users can edit scripts for a Report. In the Object field, users must specify the object to create the script, and in the Events field, the Report event where action occurs |
