Generic Elements Group

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You can add a variety of basic elements. The Generic Elements group is shown in the following image.

Generic Elements group

The commands in the Generic Elements group are:

Image

Inserts an image. You can add an image to the layout. This is useful for including graphics, such as a company logo.

You can insert an image into your report layout and add a hyperlink. After you run your report and click the image, you can launch a URL or run a report the same way by clicking a hyperlink or push button.

Note: When inserting images, images must be referenced from a specific directory location.

Hyperlink

Inserts a hyperlink.

Button

Inserts a button. A push button enables you to execute a report or link to a URL or HTML file. This behavior is similar to a hyperlink.

Reset

Inserts a reset button. A reset button enables you to revert the entire page back to its initial settings.

Save Selection

Inserts a save selection button.

Label

Inserts a label. A label is simply a piece of text. The label component enables you to create and name a label, and link it to a control by assigning the label HTML for property the same value as the Unique Identifier property for the control.

Text

Inserts a text box. You can add text to the layout. This is useful for including headings for your webpage, or adding directions or explanation for your report or chart.

Line

Inserts a line. You can add a horizontal or vertical line to the layout. This is useful for distinguishing between sections of your launch or display page.

Menu

Inserts a menu. You can add a horizontal or vertical menu to the layout.

Table

Inserts a table. You can add a horizontal or vertical line to the layout.

Grid

Inserts a grid.

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