Introduction to Field Objects
Field objects are some of the most important tools for creating a report with InfoNaut Professional. Field objects allow us to display data from our query in our report. Field objects also allow us to add dynamic expressions to our reports, as well as to create subtotals and grand totals. They can be added anywhere within the report to add data wherever it is needed.
The InfoNaut Report Writer Field objects include Data Fields and Aggregate or Summary Fields, which include the following:
SummaryDistinctField, which identifies the field used to calculate a total.
SummaryFunc, which specifies the type of total.
SummaryGroup, which specifies the group to which the summary applies.
SummaryRunning, which enables the selection of the summary information.
SummaryType, which specifices the timing of the calculation of the summary. SummaryType fields include GrandTotal SummaryType, PageTotal Summary Type, SubTotal SummaryType, and PageCount SummaryType.
To format results, use the OutputFormat Field object which enables a range of Field displays, including currency (dollar ($) sign and decimal points), date (from 2-digit to 4-digit year), time, percentage, and a customizable display.