Groups with fixed size and a Layout with 3 columns

rbuser

Hi there,

we have a very big problem.

We have a non 3th normal form dataset (buts it is ordered) where we define a
group to perform a page break. All this work fine.

Now we want to define a layout (A4 size) with 3 columns. We want the
detail-groups (defined as RecieverID which break on every new Reciever) to
have a fixed height, so it matches the labels on the paper. We want all the
detail information to be printet inside the detail-group band until a
certain height is reached. If the maximum height isn't reached, then Report
Builder should adjust the detail-group height, so all the next label starts
alligned.

Can this be done?

/Brian

rbuser

Hi again,

here's a more precise description:

What I'm looking for is to define a fixed height for each column. I cannot
find any solution when I'm using a group!

/Brian

nicocizik

Hi Brian,

Take a look at Fixed style subreports. If you place a fixed style subreport
in the detail band of your main report, you can size it to be as large as
you want, then inside the subreport, the data will not take up more space
than you have allowed. I would suggest playing around with this style
subreport and see if it can work in your case.

--
Regards,

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

rbuser

nicocizik

Hi Brian,

You do not need a master-detail relationship in order to use Subreports.
You could simply connect your dataset to the subreport rather than to the
main report.

In order to limit the amount of vertical space a column uses in the detail
band you have two options. Use a Fixed Style subreport or set the detail
band's PrintHeight to phStatic and size it how you need.

--
Regards,

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

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