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edited January 2004 in General
I just downloaded the trial version but cannot find the application program
menu in Windows.
I can only find it as VCL in Delphi.

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  • edited January 2004
    Hi Alan,

    ReportBuilder is a Delphi add-on component sold to Delphi developers. It is
    not a stand-alone application. From Delphi it is possible to create a stand
    alone end-user reporting application that can be executed separate from the
    IDE, but as an initial product, ReportBuilder is generally meant to be used
    as a developer's tool.

    If you would like more information on how to utilize ReportBuilder for your
    specific needs, please see the ReportBuilder Developer's guide located in
    the \RBuilder\Developer's Guide\... directory

    --
    Best Regards,

    Nico Cizik
    Digital Metaphors
    http://www.digital-metaphors.com
  • edited January 2004
    I am confused.
    As from the PDF file downloaded like RBuilder.pdf, there are tutorials on
    how to create reports.
    For example, on page 4 of the RBuilder.pdf.

  • edited January 2004
    Hi Alan,

    Yes, it is possible to design a report in this fassion but you can only
    access this designer from the Delphi IDE or through an end-user application
    created with Delphi and the ReportBuilder components. If you would like to
    start designing a report please follow these simple steps...

    1. Open the Delphi IDE.
    2. Select the RBuilder tab from the Delphi Pallet at the top.
    3. Place a Report (TppReport) object on a form.
    4. Double click on the report object.

    Please see the following article for more information.

    --------------------------------
    Article: Learning ReportBuilder
    --------------------------------

    Learning ReportBuilder is a complete learning system designed to teach end
    users how to build a range of reports. This system includes a 125-page PDF
    file, a stand-alone application complete with a database, and a help file.
    The PDF file is comprised of a series of tutorials that step end users
    through the process of building reports as simple as a table listing and as
    complex as crosstabs. The tutorials also introduce conceptual aspects of
    report building along the way. The application is used in conjunction with
    the tutorials so that the learning experience is interactive. The end user
    just prints out the PDF file, runs the application, and learns
    ReportBuilder. The help file is accessible from the application, so all
    three tools work together to provide a seamless learning environment.

    Learning ReportBuilder installs into C:\Program Files\LearnReportBuilder.
    When the system has successfully installed, a complete set of instructions
    appears in the form of a 'ReadMe' doc, so the end user knows just what to do
    upon installation.

    The documentation requires Adobe Acrobat Reader, which is also available for
    download:

    - Download Acrobat Reader

    http://www.digital-metaphors.com/LearnRB/ar40eng.exe

    - Download Learning ReportBuilder

    http://www.digital-metaphors.com/LearnRB/LearnRB.exe

    --
    Best Regards,

    Nico Cizik
    Digital Metaphors
    http://www.digital-metaphors.com
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