You use a wizard to build a new report. To create a report or use the Report painter, you must be connected to the database whose data you will be accessing. When you open the Report painter or select a data source in the wizard, InfoMaker connects you to the DBMS and database you used last. If you need to connect to a different database, do so before working with a report.
Column limit
There is a limit of 1000 on the number of columns in a report.
For information about changing your database connection, see Connecting to Your Database.
To create a new report:
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Select File>New from the menu bar and select the Object tab.
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Choose a presentation style for the report.
The presentation style determines how the data is displayed. See Choosing a presentation style. When you choose the presentation style, the appropriate report wizard starts.
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If you want data to be retrieved in the Preview view when the report opens, select the Retrieve on Preview check box.
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Define the data source.
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Choose options for the report and click Next.
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Review your specifications and click Finish.
The report displays in the Design view.
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Save the report in a library.
