Creating and renaming a report

  1. Ensure that the Standard toolbar is enabled. Select View > Toolbars.
  2. Select View > Application Explorer, or click Show/Hide Left-docked panes on the toolbar.

    The Application Explorer has these components:

    • Report Catalog
    • Database Structure
    • Accessories
  3. Select View > Report Mode > Design, or click the Design icon on the toolbar.
    There are three report modes: Design, Debug, and View.
  4. Click Report Catalog in the Application Explorer.
  5. Right-click the Reports folder and select New > Folder.
  6. Specify Tutorials as the folder name.
    To rename the folder, right-click it and select Rename.
    Note: An alternative way to rename is to highlight the folder or report, press the F2 key and specify the new name.
  7. Right-click the Tutorials folder and select New > Report.
  8. Specify Tutorial1 as the Name, select <None> from the Style sheet list and click OK.
    The report is displayed as a blank grid in Design mode.