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Format | Table CentreVu Report Designer Version 8 User Guide
Format Tab
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Format Tab
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The Table Format tab allows you to alter the format of each column that
is included in the table. The Database Items that make up the columns of
the table are listed in the Item column of the Table table. For each Item,
you can assign a variety of formatting characteristics.
Format Tab
Options
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Item — Shows the database item (and table from which the data is
retrieved) that is used for this column of the table.
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Show Value As — Use the drop-down list to select the format in
which you would like the value to be displayed. The Show Value As
formatting applies only to data types that can be defined in the
Dictionary.
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Align — Allows you to select the alignment of a field or column in a
table. Available options for alignment are Left, Right, and Center.
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Format — The options available for the format will depend on the
type of item you are editing. For instance, a field that displays time
will allow you to choose from a variety of time formats. A field that is
a number will allow you to choose from a variety of number formats.
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Show All Formats — You can select the Show All Formats check
box to display the formats that are available for all field types. Note
that the selection of this check box is active only during the current
use of the Format Table window. The next time you access the
window, the check box will not be selected.