Chapter 1. Report Authoring Basic Concepts

In this chapter, we will cover the following:

  • The summary filter and detail filter
  • Sorting options
  • Aggregation and rollup aggregation
  • Implementing IF THEN ELSE in filtering
  • Data formatting options
  • Creating sections
  • Hiding columns in crosstab
  • Examining display value and use value for prompts

Introduction

In this chapter, we will cover some fundamental techniques which will be used in your day-to-day life as a Report Studio author. In each recipe, we will take a real life example and see how it can be accomplished. At the end of the chapter, you will have learnt several concepts and ideas which you can mix-n-match to build complex reports.

Though this chapter is called 'Basic Concepts', it is not a beginner's guide ...

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