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.