Report Parameters Window

Report Parameters Window

The Report Parameters window opens any time you attempt to generate a Report that requires you to provide parameters (Job Number, date range, etc...) before the Report can be generated.

Window Objects

Click to see a detailed description of objects in the window.

Parameter label(s)	Static label text for each parameter required before the Report can be generated. If there is more than one parameter, each one will have its own label.
Parameter input field(s)	Input field for you to type the requested parameter information that will be used to generate the Report. If there is more than one parameter, each one will have its own label.
Output format selector	Used for selecting the output format for reports. Available options include PDF, CSV (Comma Separated Value), and Excel formats. Note: If the database is hosted by MS SQL Server 2005 Workgroup Edition, reports cannot be generated in CSV format.’
Open ( )	Attempts to open the selected report in the default viewer for the report format. This button is not active until you have provided the required parameter information in the Parameter input field(s).
Save As... ( )	Saves the selected report in your choice of locations and with your choice of file name.
Cancel ( )	Closes the Print Report window without saving, printing, or opening the Report.
Print ( )	Prints the selected Report.

Procedures

Selecting the Report Output Format

Click the Output format selector and select from the available output formats (PDF, CSV (Comma Separated Value), or Excel formats.

Note: If the database is hosted by Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Workgroup edition, reports cannot be generated in CSV format.

Opening the Report

Type any required parameter information in the corresponding Parameter input field(s).
Select a Report Format with the Report format selector.
Click Open ( ). The selected Report will be generated in the specified format. When complete, it will open in the default viewer for the specified format.

Saving the Report

Type any required parameter information in the corresponding Parameter input field(s).
Select a Report Format with the Report format selector.
Click Save As... ( ). A file system browser window will appear, allowing you to select a name and location to save the generated report to. The selected Report will be generated in the specified format and saved according to the selected name and location.

Printing the Report

Type any required parameter information in the corresponding Parameter input field(s).
Select a Report Format with the Report format selector.
Click Print ( ). The Report will be generated and will print according to the conventions of your operating system. This may involve displaying a preview concurrent with printing.

Report Parameters Window

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