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- Overview
- What are the elements of a report?
- Simplified definition of a report
A report provides a custom view of data: data entered in the database, data found in a text file, data coming from a Table control, ... Depending on the product used, the data found in the report can be displayed in different formats: - In WINDEV:
- In a Windows application, a report can be displayed on the screen, saved in an HTML file, printed on a printer, ...
- In a Linux application, a report can be saved in a PDF file.
- In WEBDEV, a report can be saved in a file (HTML or PDF), sent by email, displayed in the browser of the Web user or printed on a printer connected to the server, ...
- In WINDEV Mobile:
Versions 18 and laterIn an iOS application, a report can be saved in a PDF file. New in version 18In an iOS application, a report can be saved in a PDF file. In an iOS application, a report can be saved in a PDF file. Versions 21 and laterIn an application in Universal Windows App mode, a report can be saved in a PDF file. New in version 21In an application in Universal Windows App mode, a report can be saved in a PDF file. In an application in Universal Windows App mode, a report can be saved in a PDF file. Versions 25 and laterIn an Android application, a report can be saved in a PDF file. New in version 25In an Android application, a report can be saved in a PDF file. In an Android application, a report can be saved in a PDF file.
What are the elements of a report? A report includes: - blocks that define the different sections of the report (for more details, see Report blocks).
- controls in which the report data is displayed (for more details, see Report controls).
A report can be used to summarize and synthesize data. You can: - group data,
- sort data according to any criterion,
- perform calculations (means, statistics) or create charts,
Versions 15 and laterdisplay the data in several columns. New in version 15display the data in several columns. display the data in several columns.
Just think of a report and the report editor will create it. Some examples of reports:
Order form (print preview on WINDEV)
Form detailsSimplified definition of a report The diagrams below present a simple definition of a report: - the data to print comes from a data source (data file, HFSQL view, query, memory area, WLanguage variable or text file, etc.).
- the report groups, sorts and formats the data.
- the report execution can be directed to:
- in WINDEV: the screen, a file (PDF, HTML, RTF), a printer or a fax, ...
- in WEBDEV: a file( HTML, RTF, PDF, etc.), a printer or a fax, ... If the report destination is a file, this file can be sent to the browser.
- in WINDEV Mobile: a PDF file (for iOS, Android, or Universal Windows Apps).
Related Examples:
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Training (WINDEV): WD Reports
[ + ] This example presents the different methods for creating a report: - prints based on different data sources (queries, variables, ...) - prints based on controls (Table, Spreadsheet, PVT, ...) - printing composite reports - specific prints (portrait/landscape, report with watermark, report with bar code, ...)
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