Specifications

CHAPTER 11 Using Nested Reports
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Using the Slide
options
InfoMaker determines the appropriate Slide options when positioning the
nested report(s) and assigns default values. Usually, you should not change the
default values:
• The Slide Left option is on by default for grid and crosstab style reports
and off by default for all others. Having Slide Left on for grid and crosstab
ensures that these reports break horizontally on whole columns and not in
the middle of a column.
• The Slide Up All Above and Directly Above options ensure that the nested
report uses just as much vertical space as it needs. One of these options is
on by default for all nested reports.
For more information, see “Sliding controls to remove blank space in a report”
on page 251.
Using the New Page
option (composite
only)
The New Page option forces a new page for a nested report used in a composite
report. By default, this option is off.
❖ To specify that a nested report in a composite report should begin on a
new page:
1 In the Design view, select the nested report.
2 In the Properties view, select the General properties page.
3 Select the New Page check box.
Using the Trail Footer
option (composite
only)
The Trail Footer option controls the placement of the footer for the last page of
a nested report in a composite report. By default, this option is on. The footer
appears directly under the contents of the nested report and not at the bottom
of the page.
❖ To specify that the footer should appear at the bottom of the page:
1 In the Design view, select the nested report.
2 In the Properties view, select the General properties page.
3 Clear the Trail Footer check box.
4 The footer appears at the bottom of the page on all pages of the nested
report, including the last page. Note that if another nested report begins on
the same page, the footer from the earlier report might be misleading or
confusing.