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WHAT IS A REPORT?

        Report is the formatted data displayed from one or more tables or queries. This layout of the information is  based on a
        criteria. It is also known as the summary of a table and helps in data analysis. For example creating a report of students
        who secured 80% and above.

        A Report  in OpenOffice Base can be created by using the given methods
        •  Use Wizard to Create Report.

        Steps to Create a Report using a Wizard

        Let us follow the given steps to generate a report based on the given STUDENT table:
























        Step 1:   Select database object  Report and click on Use Wizard to Create Report option. The Report Wizard with six
                steps will open.
        Step 2:  Field Selection: This is the first step of the wizard where you select:
                •  Table or queries: Select the name of the table - STUDENT from the drop down list.
                •  Available fields: It displays the list of the fields available in the selected table.
                •  Field in report: Click on > to shift one field at  a time. You can also select >> to shift all fields together in
                  one go.
































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