Write data reports

Last modified: May 28, 2025

This section describes how to create, manage, and automate data reports using the built-in reporting tools. It covers building static, data-aware, and master-detail reports, as well as working with key elements such as report bands, controls, smart tags, and context links. Guidance is also provided on saving, loading, and exporting reports to various formats, configuring measurement units, and using the Report Designer interface.

In this section

Create a static report

Create a simple data-aware report

Create a master-detail report

Save and load reports

Export data reports to various formats

Create a report from the command line

Additional /datareport arguments

Exit codes used in the command line for /datareport

Data reports overview

Report building basics

Measure units

Report Designer elements

Report bands

Report controls

Smart tags

Context links