Operation Manual

Introduction to Reporting
Creating a new report
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• A File
Select this option to create a hyperlink to a file on a specific
computer or networked computer. Use the formula button to create a
file path based on a field value.
You can also use a hyperlink of this type to run an EXE with a
command-line parameter. Enter the path and application name, and
follow it by the parameter for the command.
• Current E-mail Field Value
Select this option if you want the program to create an email
hyperlink out of the field you selected. The field must be stored as a
proper email address in your data source.
The available types in the DHTML Viewer Only area are:
• Report Part Drilldown
For information about how to use this option, see “The Report Part
Drilldown option” on page 400.
• Another Report Object
For information about how to use this option, see “The Another
Report Object option” on page 403.
Note: Not all hyperlink types are available at all times. The object you
select and its location on the report determine which types are available.
4. After you have chosen a hyperlink type, enter the appropriate hyperlink
information (the URL of a web site, for example).
5. Click OK when you are finished.
The hyperlink is inserted as appropriate. Click it on the report to go to the web
site, to send an e-mail, and so on. For information about how to use the
hyperlink types in the DHTML Viewer Only area, see “Setting up navigation”
on page 398.
Formatting data
At this point in creating a report, you may want to do some basic formatting.
Perhaps you would like to change the font size and style of a text object used
as a title. Or, if you have a number field, such as a sales figure, you might
want to place a dollar sign before the number or change the number of
decimal places displayed.
For example, in the “Quick start for new users” on page 48, you format the
title, add a text object to identify the Contact Name information, and insert the
company logo. See “Formatting” on page 231.