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Synopsis
PowerBuilder 6: Reviewing an Application shows how to provide reports and final touches on a PowerBuilder application.

Audience
This course is for programmers who want to learn how to use the Report painter to create and display PowerBuilder reports and graphs.

Time
8 hours

Product Code: P6BC09
After completing PowerBuilder 6: Reviewing an Application, the user should be able to:
 
Use the Report Painter
Create a grouped report
Work with subtotals and grand totals
Modify grouped reports
Create graphs and nested reports
Modify DataWindows within windows
Run the Inventory Tracking application

The Report Painter
 
Understanding PowerBuilder reports
Using the Report painter

Creating Grouped Reports
 
Creating a grouped report
Designing a group report

Understanding the Bands of a Group Reports
 
Defining the bands of a group report
Previewing the report
Working with grand totals and subtotals

Modifying Grouped Reports
 
Modifying computed fields
Working with the subtotal
Working with the grand total

Completing Grouped Reports
 
Adding another group
Setting the sort order
Suppressing duplicated information

Creating Graphs
 
Understanding graphs
Adding a graph to an existing report
Selecting a different kind of graph

Creating Label Reports
 
Beginning a label report
Selecting the data
Setting label specifications
Making adjustments

Creating Nested Reports
 
Defining nested reports
Adding a nested report

Modifying DataWindows within Windows
 
Using PowerBuilder keywords
Adapting the Invoice tab on the w_invoice window

Checking the Finished Product
 
Adding the invoice report
A quick run-through of the inventory tracking system

This course is distributed with:
 
Exercises that allow users to practice in PowerBuilder 6
A file containing the text of the exercises
Simulations that allow users to practice course skills, even if they don't have access to the PowerBuilder product
A PowerBuilder glossary


 

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