Creating a copy of a report
If an existing report is similar to a report that you want to create, you can copy the existing report and then amend it as required.
There are three ways to copy an existing report:
- Use the Copy and Paste functions in the Report Catalog.
- Use the Duplicate function in the Report Catalog.
- Select Create Report dialog and select the report to copy. in the
This topic describes how to use the Create Report dialog to copy a report.
If you use the Copy and Paste or Duplicate functions, the copy report is created with the same name as the existing report. You can change the report name in the Report Catalog, or in the Properties pane. If required, you can apply a style sheet in the Properties pane.
If you use the Create Report dialog, you can specify the report name and select a style sheet in the dialog instead of having to rename the report subsequently.
To copy a report in the Create Report dialog: