Painting a Report

Painting a report involves selecting the file to report on, choosing a sequence for the report, defining the structure of the report layout, and putting fields and text on the report. The records that appear on the report can be determined through either a fixed selection or a parameter form (static versus dynamic selection). Using these together lets you create very flexible reports.

To paint a report

  1. On the Database Structure-Program Structure form, press OK.

    - or -

    Press Action (F8) and choose Paint.

    If you are painting a new report, the Select Order window appears. For instructions, see Selecting an Index.

    If you are painting a report with alternate orders, the Paint menu appears. For instructions, see Defining Alternate Orders.

    • To paint the report for the main access order, choose Report.

    • To paint the report for an alternate order, choose Alternate Order. In the Select Order window, select the desired report order and press OK.

    If you are accessing an existing painted report, the Report Format form appears.

  2. To paint, put the cursor anywhere in the report format and press the desired function key or type in the desired text.
  3. When you finish painting, press OK twice.

    The system saves the report and returns to the Database Structure-Program Structure form.