We have started using precision design. The most prominently used reporting technique in precision design is tabular grouping. Grouping helps render the data hierarchy, and precision design leverages the capability manifold when compared to auto design in this respect. The RDP created in the previous recipe will be used here as the source of data.
Create a new precision design and set the property name as
BatchTransReport
and style as TableStyleAlternatingRow. Double-click on Design to open the designer.In the designer area, right-click on the report page and select Insert New Table.
A header and detail row will appear. Drop the header by selecting the header row and right-click delete rows.
- Place the cursor in the column to see this icon . Click on this to get the list of fields and select the required field.
To add a new column, right-click and insert a column to the right.
This shows all the detail lines. To add a grouping on batch...