Specifications

Saving data in an external file
214 InfoMaker
Working with PSR files
A PSR file is a special file with the extension PSR created by PowerBuilder,
InfoMaker, or DataWindow Designer.
Windows and PSR files
When InfoMaker is installed, the PSR file type is registered with Windows.
A PSR file contains a report definition (source and object) as well as the data
contained in the report when the PSR file was created.
Figure 6-1: PSR file
About reports
A report is the same as a nonupdatable DataWindow object. For more
information, see “About reports” on page 143.
You can use a PSR file to save a complete report (report design and data). This
can be especially important if you need to keep a snapshot of data taken against
a database that changes frequently.
How PSR files are
created
InfoMaker creates a PSR file when you:
• Mail a report to an InfoMaker user using electronic mail
See “Mailing reports” on page 215.
• Save data in the Powersoft report file format
See “Saving data in an external file” on page 208.
Opening a PSR file
When you open a PSR file, InfoMaker displays the report in the Report painter.
If InfoMaker is not already running, opening a PSR file automatically starts
InfoMaker. You can open a PSR file in File Manager or Explorer, in a mail
message, and using the File menu in the Report painter.