• the data source corresponds to multiple data files: a Crosstab report based on a query will be created.
• the data source corresponds to a Pivot Table control present in a window (example in this page): the report created contains a Pivot Table control.

• The "Header" block that displays the titles of the columns in the Pivot Table.
• The "Pivot Table" block that displays the titles of the rows and the associated data.

Creating the report

1. Click in the quick access buttons.
2. The creation window appears: click "Report" then "Report".
3. The report creation wizard starts.
4. In this wizard, specify:
   • the type of report to create: "Crosstab".
   • the Pivot Table control used as data source.
   • the skin template of the report (if necessary).
   • the name and title of the report. This name (".WDE". file corresponding to the report) will be used to identify the report in your programs.

Characteristics of the Pivot Table (Report editor)

• The data source of the report can be modified in the "Data" tab of the description window of report ("Report description" in the context menu of the report).
• The "General" tab in the description window of Pivot Table control is used to specify:
  • the mode for calculating the width of cells: the available options are:
    • Use the width defined in edit mode: the width of the cells will be the same as the one defined in the report editor.
      Remark: The handles can be used to resize the data area in the Pivot Table control found in the report.
    • Fill the page as much as possible in width: the cells will be enlarged to fill the available space found in the page.
    • Avoid the truncated cells: the cells will be possibly enlarged to display the entire data if there is enough space in the page.
  • the expanding dimensions: the available options are:
    • Like the control: the level of details displayed in the report will be the same as the one displayed in the Pivot Table control used as data source.
    • All expanded: the entire data found in the Pivot Table will be displayed.
    • All collapsed: only the first detailed level of the Pivot Table will be displayed.
• The "Style" tab in the description window of the PVT control is used to define the style of the control: the option "Define the style independently of the printed PVT control" is used to define a specific style for the control found in the report. If this option is checked, you have the ability to specify the style for the row headers and for the data.