Data Dynamics Reports - How To Use

This section provides information on how to get started on using Data Dynamics Reports for your projects.

This section gives information on how to perform common tasks with Data Dynamics Reports.

• Adding Components to the Visual Studio Toolbox

  Explains how to add Data Dynamics Reports components to the toolbox in Visual Studio.

• Adding Drill-Through Links

  Explains how to add a link to another report with relevant details using parameters.

• Adding Filters

  Explains how to add filters to your datasets and data regions.

• Adding Hyperlinks

  Explains how to add a hyperlink to a report item.

• Adding Page Breaks

  Explains how to add a page break relative to a report item or a grouping.

• Adding Code

  Explains how to add custom code for use in report item expressions.

• Adding Data-Bound Images

  Explains how to add images from your database.

• Adding Items to a Document Map

  Explains how to add items to the table of contents using document map labels.

• Adding Static Rows and Columns to a Matrix

  Explains how to add fixed rows or columns to a matrix for extra detail.

• Adding Subtotals to a Matrix

  Explains how to add subtotals for rows or columns to a matrix and how to format the subtotal cells.

• Adding the UserDesignerControl to a Windows Form

  Explains how to add the UserDesignerControl to a Windows form and how to enable the Export button.

• Allowing Users to Sort Data in the Viewer

  Explains how to add interactive sorting to a textbox.

• Applying Detail Grouping to a Sparkline

  Explains how to organize the sparkline data by a detail grouping value.

• Changing the Page Size

  Explains how to change the page size.

• Connecting to Sample Data

  Explains how to connect to the ReelsDataSource.rdsx sample data source.

• Creating a Bullet Graph

  Explains how to create a stacked bullet graph based on aggregated data.

• Creating a Report Project

  Explains how to add a report to a Visual Studio project.

• Creating a Shared Data Source

  Explains how to create a data source that can be used on multiple reports.

• Creating a Report in the Designer

  Explains how to create a report without using the wizard.

• Creating a Whisker Sparkline

  Explains how to create a a small, inline graph displaying positive values above the baseline and negative values below.

• Creating an ALL Parameter

  Explains how to create a multivalue parameter report with an option for users to select all records.

• Creating an Instance Method for a Custom Assembly

  Explains how to create an instance method from a referenced custom assembly that can be used in expressions throughout your report.

• Exporting a Report

  Explains how to export a report to each of the supported formats.

• Grouping

  Explains how to add grouping to your report items.

• Hiding a Page Header or Footer on the First or Last Page

  Explains how to suppress a page header or footer on the first or last page.

• Passing Parameters to a Subreport

  Explains how to pass values from a parent report to a subreport.

• Previewing a Report

  Explains how to quickly view a report at design time.

• Printing a Report

  Explains how to print a report from print preview or a printable export format.

• Rendering Reports to Other Formats

  Explains how to export reports to other formats.

• Setting Permissions for Web Components

  Explains the permissions you may need to set for Web components to function properly.

• Sorting

  Explains how to sort data in a data region.

• Subtotaling

  Explains how to add subtotaling to your data regions.

• Toggling Visibility for a Report Item

  Explains how to show or hide a report item using a toggle on another report item.