Release 10.1A: OpenEdge Development:
Programming Interfaces

> ## Creating Reports

> A database management system provides information that helps an organization run efficiently. A report—whether printed on paper, viewed on a workstation, or stored on media—is a common tool for distributing database information.

> This chapter introduces you to the 4GL statements that you can use to generate reports, both simple and complex, as described in the following sections:

> - Report basics

> - Designing an interface for viewing report data

> - Converting widget values to report data

> - Generating reports with control breaks and aggregates

> - Generating reports from multiple tables

> - Redirecting output

> - Designing frames for reports

> - Using the PUT statement

> - Summary

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