Defining the Listing Format for a Report Style

The information that you add in the Listing Format table for a report style ensures that the materials you want to appear on the material list report are listed in the correct order.

As explained in this chapter, the Sample - Detailed report style has been defined for you to use to learn how to set up and modify report styles.

To display the Listing Format table for the Sample - Detailed report style, select Report Styles ® Sample - Detailed ® Listing Format from the SoftList Setup screen. As shown in Illustration 1, the Listing Format table for the Sample - Detailed report style opens:

Illustration 1: Sample Listing Format Table

Illustration 2 shows a sample material list report. The information enclosed by the dashed box results from the information specified in the Listing Format table.

Illustration 2: Information Shown in Dashed Box Results
from Listing Format

Select the following topics to learn how to use the Listing Format table to set the following information for a report:

     ·  Inserting Entry Rows in the Listing Format Table

     ·  Deleting Entry Rows in the Listing Format Table

     ·  Entering Information in the Listing Format Table

     ·  Methods for Listing Materials in the Material List Report

     ·  Adding Subtotals to Sections

     ·  Adding Totals to a Report

     ·  Reporting by Floor

     ·  Adding Page Breaks to the Report

     ·   Printing the Listing Format Table