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Report Wizard allows you to quickly create a basic design of the report.  JReport prompts you to define what tables, fields, summaries, and other options are used in a rough report design.  In this way Report Wizard saves you time in the basic organization and layout of data from the database.

To start the Report Wizard you must first select a Catalog and a specific type of Report Wizard.  Click here for an explanation of catalog files.

Selecting a Report Type
The Report Wizard allows you to select from different types of reports.   Each report type is represented by a specific icon.  Below is a brief description of each report type.

1. Blank Report: This is the simplest report format.  Using the Data and Query functions, the Blank Report allows you to quickly select which tables and fields are to be placed in the Working Set.  The report will not initially display any fields.  Each field can be selected to be displayed or hidden.  Click here to learn how to place fields from your Working Set into your report.  Organization criteria such as Fields, Group/Sort and Summary can be added to enhance the report.
   
   
2. Standard Report: The Standard Report allows you to follow step by step criteria such as Fields, Group/Sort and Summary.  This allows a very quick organization of your data.  Your report will automatically display lists and groupings of your data.  The Standard Report is highly recommended.
   
   
3. Form Letter: This is a feature in JReport that allows you to combine text and fields into a text box, so that you can create a form for a document or letter.
   
   
4. Labels: The Label format allows you to edit and create labels for envelopes, tapes, disks, etc.  Like the Blank Report, Data and Query are primarily used.  However, your report will display an estimated size of your label with the selected fields instead of a blank area. 
   
   
5. Cross Tab: A report that summarizes data and presents the summaries in a compact row and column format.
   
   
6. Sub Report: This format allows you to merge two reports into one.  There are two options in Report Wizard.
   
   -Create two new reports and merge them.
   -Create a new report and embed a previous report within the new report.
   
   Much like the Standard Report, your data can be organized in a step by step manner. 
   
   
7. Drill Down: This allows you to "hide" specific sections of your report so that you can display short summaries rather than pages of data.  
   
   
8. Columnar: Columnar allows you to place your information into columns. This format includes the Data, Query, Fields, and Style tabs.