Insert data fields into report scripts

You can insert data fields into individual sections of a report script. Data fields allow you to output the values of the data defined in queries as part of a report. Data fields are placeholders for data which is to be output when running a report, for example, attribute values.

No data fields can be inserted in the header and footer.

Prerequisite

You have created a report script in design view.

Procedure (quick video)

  1. Open a report script in the design view of Script Editor.

  2. Right-click a position in your report where you want to insert a data field.

  3. Click Insert > Insert data field Data field in the pop-up menu.

  4. Specify the relevant settings and click Finish.

The data field is inserted at the selected position.

You can change the format of the data field at a later time.

How are queries defined in report scripts?