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3.5.2.5 Data Tab
The Data tab allows you to specify the location from which the data is to be
retrieved when you run the report. It also provides the option to define the Graphics
filter.
If you have selected any of the options from the Table group box, the same option
is also selected in the Condition Filter dialog box. Any change in selection reflects
in the Condition Filter dialog box as well. However, if you change your selection in
the Condition Filter dialog box, it does not reflect in the Table group box options of
the Data tab.
Data Tab
Read all data from… Description
Field system The objects data is always read from the field system which ensures
that you always get the latest data.
Process image The objects data is always read from the cache which helps generating
reports more quickly.
Field system older than… The age of the data entered is compared to the age of the data in the
cache. If the data in the cache is older than the value entered, it is
obtained from the field system; otherwise the data from the cache
displays.
Graphics Group Box
When All Related Graphics is selected, the related graphics and view ports of an
object display in Run mode. To view the graphics and view ports, you must assign
the object as a Name filter to the graphics plot.
3.5.2.6 Settings Tab
The Settings tab allows you to configure the output format and destination for a
Report Definition.
Report Output Group Box
The Report Output group box displays the configured entries for a Report
Definition.
Clicking the Dialog Launcher displays the Report Output Definition dialog box
that allows you to configure the report output settings. The configured report output
definitions are executed when the report definition runs automatically.