Crystal Reports  

Reporting Tab (Default Settings)

The reporting options on this tab let you place a governor on data selection; they let you specify how you want Date/Time strings handled (if they are used in your report); and they let you specify whether or not data will be saved with your report.

Convert Date-Time Field
You have three options in the list box for converting Date-Time Fields:
  • To String
  • To Date
  • To Date-Time
Convert NULL Field Value to Default
Select this check box to have the program convert any null values to the database default. Some databases treat a null as a zero, some treat it as a blank, and some treat it as a special null value. This option is not selected by default.
Always Sort Locally
Select this check box to ensure your records are sorted locally even if they were pre-sorted when retrieved from your data source.
Discard Saved Data When Loading Reports
Select this check box to discard saved data when loading reports. When you open a report, this function removes that report's current set of data from the database, so that you can enter new data while retaining the report's format and settings. This option is not selected by default.
Re-Import Subreport When Opening Reports
Select this check box to re-import any subreports used in the report. Any changes made to the subreport since the main report was last opened will be reflected.
Show All Headers on Drill Down
Use this check box if you would like report drill-down views to include headers for all sections above the drill-down records. This option is not selected by default.
Save Preview Picture
Use this check box to globally set the Save Preview Picture option found in the Document Properties dialog box.

Because the Save Preview Picture option is not selected by default in the Document Properties box, selecting this check box ensures each report you create, preview, and save is saved with a preview picture (or thumbnail image).

Retain Original Image Color Depth
If you want images in your report to keep their original color depth when they are encapsulated, select this option. Otherwise, all images are converted to 8 bits per pixel before being encapsulated.
Formula Language
Use this list to choose the formula language you want the program to use. You can choose between Crystal Syntax and Basic Syntax. Crystal Syntax is selected by default.

See Also

Report Options | Document Properties Dialog Box | Formula Editor | Default Settings Dialog Box