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This guide provides a comprehensive overview of how to design, preview, and manage reports within the Synergy IDE's Report Designer. The Report Designer in Synergy IDE allows you to create structured and dynamic reports with a visual, drag-and-drop interface. You can connect to data sources, apply styles, write expressions, and preview real data before publishing.

Reports can include headers, footers, detail bands, styles, localization, and custom logic — making it a powerful reporting solution for applications.

Accessing Report Designer​

To begin working with reports:

  1. Go to the Project menu in the IDE.
  2. Select the Reports tab.
  3. Click Add Report to create a new report.

Report Menu

Add Report Button

Launching the Report Designer​

When you create or open a report, the Report Designer interface launches. It contains:

  • Design Surface — where you place and organize report elements
  • Toolbar — for layout and structure tools
  • Properties Panel — for customizing styles, bindings, etc.
  • Field List — to connect and drag fields from your data source
  • Report Explorer — to view the report structure

Report Designer Interface

Report Designer Menu​

At the top of the report designer is a toolbar that includes options for:

  • Navigating pages
  • Adjusting zoom level
  • Previewing report
  • Adding elements or bands
  • Aligning and formatting items

Report Designer Menu

Creating a New Report via Wizard​

To create a report using the wizard:

  1. Click the + icon and choose New via Wizard.
  2. Select a data source from the list.
  3. Choose the layout structure and fields you want to include.
  4. Select a style or visual theme for the report.

This option simplifies the setup process for beginner users.

New Report via Wizard

Select Data Source

Define Layout

Localization and Saving Reports​

The localization panel allows translation of report text elements into different languages.

After finalizing your design, click the Save button to store your report in the project.

Localization Options

Save Report

Toolbar Items​

The report designer's toolbar includes:

  • Zoom in/out
  • Page navigation
  • Add/remove bands
  • Undo/redo
  • Layering and alignment tools

These help manage layout efficiently.

Toolbar Items

Properties Panel​

The Properties Panel provides detailed control over selected elements.

You can customize:

  • Style: Apply predefined or custom styles
  • Layout: Padding, margin, alignment
  • Font & Appearance: Borders, colors, fonts
  • Behavior: Visibility, conditional printing
  • Data Binding: Link data fields

Properties Panel

Expressions​

You can insert formulas or dynamic expressions into fields using the Expression Editor.

Useful for:

  • Conditional formatting
  • Custom calculations
  • Dynamic values (e.g., Today’s date)

Expressions

Field List​

The Field List panel shows the structure of your bound data sources. You can:

  • Drag fields directly into the design surface
  • Add new data sources
  • Define parameters (for filtering, user input, etc.)

Field List

Report Explorer​

This panel displays the hierarchical layout of your report:

  • TopMargin, Detail, BottomMargin bands
  • ReportHeader/Footer
  • Styles and formatting
  • Data sources
  • Group headers and footers

Helps you organize large reports effectively.

Report Explorer

Previewing the Report​

Use the Preview tab or button to see how the report looks with real data.

The preview simulates:

  • Layout and spacing
  • Fonts and styles
  • Calculated fields
  • Repeating rows (if any)

Always test here before final deployment.

Preview

Best Practices​

  • Always test with live or sample data.
  • Use consistent styles for a clean look.
  • Organize content using bands (Header, Detail, Footer).
  • Prefer wizard-based setup for beginners.
  • Use parameters to build interactive reports.
  • Use expression bindings for dynamic logic.

FAQs​

How To's​