Client side QBE?

rbuser

We have anticipated the release of RB server, and can't seem to find the
answer to this question. Is there any sort of client-side QBE available for
RB Server? We will be accessing the server from a web browser and I can't
see any way to limit the data returned.

nardmoseley

This is a very powerful, very cool feature of RB Server!

In RB QBE is referred to as AutoSearch.

The Report Server includes built-in support for ReportBuilder's
AutoSearch feature. The Server Edition's WebTier is capable of
generating dynamic HTML/JavaScript content that provides a full featured
report preview form, including an AutoSearch dialog that emulates the
AutoSearch dialog included with the Windows rich client.


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If you are new to RB, here is some additional info on AutoSearch...

AutoSearch enables you to define ask-at-runtime parameters. This can be
done most easily via RB's data workspace, see the article below. Also
check out the following demos: RBuilder\Demos\EndUser\Report Explorer
and RBuilder\Demos\AutoSearch.

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Tech Tips: Creating AutoSearch parameters via DADE
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1. Access the Data workspace of the Report Designer.

2. Create a DataView using the Query Wizard or Query Designer.

2. A DataView tool window will be displayed in the data workspace.

3. Press the Search button. The Search tab of the Query Designer will be
displayed.

4. Add a search criteria item and select the AutoSearch checkbox. You
can optionally select Mandatory as desired.

5. Close the query designer.

6. Now when you select the Preview tab of the Report Designer. A search
button will appear on the toolbar. This displays the AutoSearch dialog.

7. By calling Report.Print in code, or by selecting print/preview from
the report explorer the AutoSearch dialog will be automatically be
displayed.