Data source - overview

The data source defines and applies the data filtering criteria to select the data that will be used in the report. You include the selected data in the report in the following ways:
  • For the row, by applying data filtering criteria to the report rows in the Data source editor dialog box. You invoke this dialog box from the Data source column field in the Row sets (CS206010) window).
  • For the column, by applying data filtering criteria to the report columns in the dialog box. This dialog box is invoked from the Data source field in the Column sets (CS206020) window).
  • For the unit, by applying data filtering criteria to the rows and columns included in the unit in the Data source editor dialog box. You invoke this dialog box from the Data source column field in the Unit sets (CS206030) window.
  • For the data source defined for the entire report, by applying additional data filtering criteria to the report rows and columns. You do this by setting the data source parameters in the Report definitions (CS206000) window.

Thus, you can define the data filtering criteria for a separate row, column, or unit included in the report, or for the whole report at once.

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