Multi-Column Report

To create a multi-column report, follow these steps.

1. Create a new report.

2. Bind the report to a data source.

3. Add a Group Header band to a report.

4. To do this, right-click anywhere on the report, point to Insert Band on the menu that is then displayed, and click GroupHeader.

   

5. Drop a field, which will be used as a grouping criteria, from the Field List onto the created GroupHeader1 band.

6. To define the report's grouping, select the GroupHeader1 band and click its Smart Tag.

7. In the displayed actions list, locate the Group Fields option and click the ellipsis.

   

   The GroupField Collection Editor is displayed.

8. In this window, click Add, to create a grouping field and set its Field Name to the same field as was selected for use as the grouping criteria.

   

9. Now, drop the required fields onto the report's Detail band.

10. Select the Detail band, and in the Property Grid, expand the Multi-Column Options section.

11. Set the Column Count property to 3, Column Spacing to 20 and Direction to First Across, then Down.

    

    On the Detail band's surface a grey area appears, delimiting the available column's width. A blue area also appear, representing a space between columns.

    The multi-column report is now compete.

12. Switch to the Preview tab to view the result.