Report Destination
The Report Destination tool in the Report Tools library creates a selection menu from which users can configure an output format and path for their reports. The menu takes the form of a collection of objects (drop-down list, checkboxes, buttons, and field) labeled, "Select a Report Output Format and Destination". These objects enable operators to select the output format to be used when a report is generated, along with the path to which the report should be output.
An example of a completed Report Output Type object group is displayed below.
Information on each of the report output types can be found in: Output Formats for Reports.
The image below shows an example of the Report Destination dialog.
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The Title field is used to enter the text you wish to be displayed above the completed Report Output Type object group.
The Focus ID spin box is used to select a number representing the order of this completed object group in the overall tab order.
When you configure some or all of the report tools on a page, each object is given a focus ID that identifies that object's place in the tab order (that is, which object will be selected when the Tab key is pressed). This does not control which object will initially have focus when a page is opened – that belongs to the first item drawn on the page that can receive focus. (i.e. the first graphics statement in the page’s source file).
The Draw Bevel checkbox is used to indicate whether or not the completed Report Output Type object group should be drawn with a beveled border. If the Draw Bevel checkbox is selected, the completed object will be drawn with a beveled border surrounding it. If the Draw Bevel checkbox is not selected, the completed object will be drawn without a beveled border.
The Align Title checkbox is used to specify whether or not you wish the Report Output Type object group's title to be included in the Vertical Alignment calculation (see below). If the Align Title checkbox is selected, the title will be included in the Vertical Alignment calculation. If the Align Title checkbox is not selected, the title will not be included in the Vertical Alignment calculation.
The Vertical Alignment radio buttons enable you to specify the alignment to be applied to the Report Output Type object group, its title and bevel vertically within its drawing area. You may select one of:
• Top: The Top radio button indicates that the Report Output Type object group, its title (if the Align Title checkbox has been selected), and its bevel (if the Draw Bevel checkbox has been selected) will be aligned to the vertical top of its drawing area.
• Centered: The Centered radio button indicates that the Report Output Type object group, its title (if the Align Title checkbox has been selected), and its bevel (if the Draw Bevel checkbox has been selected) will be aligned to the vertical center of its drawing area.
• Bottom: The Bottom radio button indicates that the Report Output Type object group, its title (if the Align Title checkbox has been selected), and its bevel (if the Draw Bevel checkbox has been selected) will be aligned to the vertical bottom of its drawing area.
The All Users Can Edit checkbox is used to indicate whether or not all logged on users may use the objects in the completed Report Output Type group, regardless as to the privileges that have been granted to their user account. If the All Users Can Edit checkbox is selected, then all users may use the objects in the completed Report Tag List group, regardless as to their privileges. If the All Users Can Edit checkbox is not selected, then only users who have the Configure privilege granted to their user account may use the objects comprising the Report Output Type group.
Note: Information on the Configure security privilege can be found in System Privileges.
Note: Information on configuring a custom reports page can be found in Creating a Customized Reports Page.