Collection Contents Index Saving the report Defining sorting and grouping pdf/chap8.pdf

First Guide to SQL Anywhere Studio
   PART 2. Getting Results with SQL Anywhere Studio
     CHAPTER 8. Creating Reports with InfoMaker       

Setting up the design environment


In this section, you set up the design environment to make it easier to work. You will:

Object edges show how big the objects are. By displaying object edges, you can easily check for overlapping and make sure the spacing around objects is what you want. Displayed edges are a design aid only; they do not appear in the report.

The InfoMaker grid and ruler help you align objects.

  1. Select Design->Options from the menu bar.

    The Report Options property sheet displays.

  2. Make sure the Show Grid option, Show Ruler option, and the Show Edges option are selected.

    Make sure Snap to Grid is not selected.

    Click OK.

    The workspace shows a dotted grid and a ruler. Text and columns show edges.


Collection Contents Index Saving the report Defining sorting and grouping pdf/chap8.pdf