Report Template Editor

This dialog allows to edit an existing report template or to create a new one from scratch.
The hatched area marks the non-printable margins of the page. The printable area has a white background.
If possible, images and displays will be shown the same way as in the final report. If a display does not exist or an image file is not accessible a placeholder rectangle will be drawn that can be modified the same way as the normal item.

Paper Size	The used paper size for the report template, e.g. A4 or Letter.
Orientation	Defines if the paper should be used in Portrait mode (short side up) or in landscape mode (long side up).
Margins	Defines the area on the left, right, top and bottom that will not be used for printing. If Mirror is checked the left and right margins will be swapped on even page numbers to get a book-like layout.
Header	If checked, a header of the defined height will be added to each page. if Mirror is checked the positions and orientations of the items will be mirrored on even page numbers to get a book-like layout.
Footer	If checked, a footer of the defined height will be added to each page. if Mirror is checked the positions and orientations of the items will be mirrored on even page numbers to get a book-like layout.
Grid	If Show grid is checked a grid of the defined size. If Snap to grid is checked, items stick to grid positions during move.
Collisions / Boundary violations	Shows if items overlap or if items violate the defined boundaries of a page.
Pages	The currently visible page can be changed using the arrow buttons below the document. Using the plus and minus buttons new pages can be added or removed.
Scrolling	It is possible to scroll the document using the mouse wheel for vertical direction. Holding down ALT and using the wheel will scroll in horizontal direction.
Zooming	The slider at the bottom of the document can be used to define the zoom level. It is also possible to zoom in or out by a factor of two holding down CTRL and using the mouse wheel. The document can be fitted into the dialog's size using the "Zoom to fit" button in the toolbar.

Editing

Create new items

The toolbar at the top of the document allows to create new items. Select the element to add and draw a rectangle with the left mouse button. On release of the button a setup dialog will appear. When this dialog is exited by clicking OK, the new item is created.

Move existing items

There are two ways to move an item:

using the mouse. When the mouse cursor enters the rectangle of an item it will turn into a four-arrowed cursor. Keep the left mouse button pressed to move the item.
using the setup dialog. Use a double click on the item or the entry "Properties" in the context menu to bring up the setup dialog of the item. In this dialog you can define the position of the top left corner of the element.

Resize existing items

There are two ways to resize an item:

using the mouse. When the mouse enters the rectangle of an item, handles on the edges will be highlighted. When the mouse cursor is moved to one of these handles it will turn into arrows indicating a direction. Then keep the left mouse button pressed to resize the item.
using the setup dialog. Use a double click on the item or the entry "Properties" in the context menu to bring up the setup dialog of the item. In this dialog you can define the size of the element.

Delete an item

Use the context menu of an item to delete it.

Move an item to another page

Use the context menu of an item to move the item to another page. A dialog will appear asking for the destination page.

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