Release 10.1A: OpenEdge Reporting:
Query/Results for UNIX


Running a Report

This section describes how to run a report.

To run the current report such as the following report details that display on the Report Layout window:

  1. Display the Report Layout window as it appears in this step:
  2. Select Run. A list of output devices appears:
  3. Select the TERMINAL option to preview the report on your screen.
  4. Your database administrator can tailor this list. For example, when you select PRINTER, you might see a list of the printers used in your department:

    This first page of the report appears.

  5. Press Ø key, to display the next page of the report.
  6. Press END to return to the Report Layout screen.
  7. A message appears at the bottom of the screen that tells you the total number of records in your report:

    There are a few things you can do to this report to make it more meaningful. For example, you can multiply the quantity and price fields together to find the cost per order-line. But first, save the report.


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