The report record contains the data definition, structure, and table relationships
required to generate a rdd (Report Data definition file). The
rdd file is used in conjunction with a Genero report definition
(4rp) file to automatically generate the reports.
Right-click on the Report Data entity and select Implement Report Data from
Database. Select the desired tables and columns.
Select the business record to display its properties. Make sure that the
active property is checked and that the masterTable
property contains the database table name.
Figure: Populated Record
If more than one table was added to the record, select the
Query property and specify the joins between the
tables in the Query Editor.
Confirm that the unique key property is set on the field
in the record that represents the primary (unique) key in the database
table.
If you want to define how many child records are printed for each master record, set the Occurrences
property.
Save the Report Data file (4rd) to your project.
Build the application. The data definition file (rdd) is generated.
Run the application. Notice that additional actions have been added to the Toolbar and Topmenu
for reports.
Select Preview from the Toolbar to view the report.
