Document Control Template Editors Brad Adamczyk
Template Editor Bands Bands create document layout Header, data, footer Order not critical
Template Editor Bands Data in the header band repeats on the top of each page, unless otherwise specified Data entered in data band creates the body of the document Data entered in footer band repeats on the top of each page, unless otherwise specified
Groups Used inside a band Create repeating lists on documents
Creating a Template: Add Bands The first thing you need to is add your bands Band order is not critical
Creating a Template: Format Template Format the following items: Margins Text Tab stops Numbers Tables
Creating a Template: Add Fields Use tables Add fields using Report band properties window In window, click [Insert Field] Select appropriate fields
Creating a Template: Add Groups Add a group using Report band properties window In window, click [New Group] Select a Database Insert appropriate fields
Creating a Template: Add Images Add a logo Add a background image From the toolbar, select Insert > Graphic.
Tips Always be aware of cursor placement Be sure to always add lines before and after data bands and groups Save often Save existing templates under a different file extension (e.g.,.rtc for an RFC) and import into the template editor
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