The Report Toolbox
Using the Report Toolbox
To use the design tools, click the selected tool in the toolbox and drag in the report designer area to add the item to the report. The cursor changes when you are at a location where the item can be placed.
|
Tool name |
Use |
| Label | Allows you to attach a label to a text box. This may be used, for example, to name a column within a report using something other than the field name. |
| TextBox | Allows you to insert a text box. |
| CheckBox | Allows you to insert a check box. |
| RichTextBox | Allows you to add enhanced formatting, for example, you can bold just one word within a full sentence in a rich text box. |
| Shape | Allows you to insert a geometric shape in a report. |
| Picture | Allows you to insert a graphic, for example a company logo. |
| Line | Allows you to insert a line in a report. Note that lines associated with subtotals and totals are generally added using the Format Border menu option (see below). |
| PageBreak | Use to include a page break within the report. |
| Barcode | Use to include a barcode graphic within the report. |
| Subreport | Use to include a sub report within the report. |
| OleObject | Use to insert an object from another application. |
| ChartControl | Use to insert a chart. |
| ReportInfo | Use to summarise the information, for example when using grouping. |
| CrossSectionLine | Use to insert a vertical line across the report. |
| CrossSectionBox | Use to insert a box across the report. |