Crystal Reports  

Layout Tab (Default Settings)

Use the Layout tab to set the default grid, ruler, and object format options.

Field Options

Select the format you want to use to view the fields on the report when in design mode.

Field Option Explanation Example
Show Field Names Displays the name of the field. Customer ID

PrintDate

Show Object Names Displays the object name of the field. Field1

Field2

Show Format Symbols Displays the output format of the field. 5,555,555

1:23:45AM

Insert Detail Field Titles
When you select this check box, a default field title appears in the Page Header section whenever you insert a field in the Details section. The default title is the name of the field, underlined. This option is selected by default.
Insert Group Name with Group
When you select the check box, the program automatically enters the Group Name in the Group Header whenever you insert a new group. This option is selected by default.

View Options

Show Rulers
When you select this check box, the Ruler is displayed in Design mode. This option is selected by default.
Show Hidden Sections
When you select this check box, hidden and suppressed sections in your report are displayed in the Design mode. Report objects in these sections are shown on a gray background. This option is selected by default.
Show Page Breaks in Wide Pages
When you select this check box, indicators are displayed for page breaks in wide pages. This option is selected by default.

Grid Options

Snap To Grid
When you select this check box, new database fields you insert snap to the nearest grid positions. When you clear this check box, new database fields are left where you place them. This option is selected by default.
Show Grid
When you select this check box, a grid is displayed in the Designer.
Grid Size
This box lets you specify the size of the grid increments. The unit of measure used for grid increments is based on your settings in the International section of the Windows Control Panel.

See Also

Database Tab | Default Settings Dialog Box