Sub reports and no main report

rbuser

Hi All,

I'd like to create a report with 3 sub reports in the main summary
band and no main detail band. If no data exists for a sub report,
I'll set the visible property to false and, hopefully, print the next
sub report without any blank pages displaying first. Is this
possible?

I had 2 sub reports and then added a 3rd which needs to print before
the other 2. How can I change the order of the sub reports? I've
tried Z-Order and that seems to have no effect.

thanks,
Steve

nardmoseley

If the subreports each need to start on a separate page, then create a main
report with no header or footer bands and place the subreports in the detail
band. Then set subreport.PrintBehavior to pbSection for each subreports.
Section subreports print in Z-order.

If you want to use subreports with PrintBehavior of pbChild, then use the
subreport.ShiftRelativeTo property to establish a relationship with the
subreport directly above.

These are very basic, fundamental concepts of RB. I strongly recommend that
you spend more time up front, learning the fundamentals of RB. Spending time
learning the fundamentals will enable you to move faster and model reports
effectively in the long run...

Below is a list of resources...

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Article: Resources for Learning ReportBuilder
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1. Learning ReportBuilder is a complete learning system designed to teach
end users how to build a range of reports, but it is also an excellent
resource for the developer who is just getting started with RB. Learning RB
includes a 125-page PDF file, a stand-alone application complete with a
database, and a help file. The PDF file contains a set of tutorials, which
can be completed using the provided application. Learning ReportBuilder can
be downloaded from:

http://www.digital-metaphors.com/LearnRB/LearnRB.exe


2. Developer's Guide

When you install RB, this guide is automatically installed into the
RBuilder\Developers Guide directory. It contains extensive conceptual
information and step by step tutorials which show how to construct reports
and reporting applications within the context of the Delphi IDE.


3. On-Line Help

Accessible via a single click of the F1 key from with the Delphi IDE, this
reference resource explains the classes, methods, properties and events
which make up the product. It is also an excellent source of information
regarding installation, troubleshooting and version history.


4. Examples

There are a large number of example reports and reporting applications
included with RB. These show how to accomplish some of the most frequently
requested types of reports. In total there are probably over 200 different
examples covering everything from crosstabs to full-blown end-user reporting
solutions. The RAP functionality included with ReportBuilder Enterprise has
a separate set of demos, tutorials, and help files.


5. news.digital-metaphors.com

The newsgroups are very active with both Digital Metaphors engineers, TeamDM
members (volunteers specially selected for their knowledge of RB and their
willingness to help) and RB developers all pitching in to answer questions
and help each other out. There is also a Tech Tips 'newsgroup' maintained
by DM Engineers which lists over 100 different articles outlining various
tips and techniques. Probably the easiest way to connect to the newsgroups
is to surf the digital metaphors site, go to the support section and click
the newsgroup of your choice:

http://digital-metaphors.com/rbuilder/support.html


6. support@digital-metaphors.com

When you are working on the really advanced stuff, and need an additional
point of view, we're always glad to help.



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Nard Moseley
Digital Metaphors
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