Adding a Report Definition

Adding a Report Definition is the final step in creating your reports. Report Definitions allow you to specify the lines and columns of data which will be contained in your report.

To create a simple Report Definition:

Step 1: Click on the Reports bar to open the Reports Navigation Pane.

Step 2: Select the Report Definition folder and then click on the New  icon.

Step 3: Enter a name and label for the new Report Definition and click OK. (The name can be up to 24 characters; the label can be up to 80 characters.)

Step 4:  Define the report layout:

•      In the Report Definition Design tab, click the selector for Lines  and select a Line Definition. (You may enter the Line Definition name. However, if the name entered is not valid you will not be able to Save the Report Definition.)

•      In the Report Definition Design tab, click the selector for Columns  and select a Column Definition. (You may enter the Column Definition name. However, if the name entered is not valid you will not be able to Save the Report Definition.)

Step 5: Click the Save button to save the new Report Definition. (Any pending changes will be indicated with an asterisk until you save the Report Definition.)

Your next step will be to run your report. For more information, see the section Running Reports.