By default, ActiveReports now uses snap lines instead of a grid on the design surface. You can use snap lines in the ActiveReport design view within Visual Studio, and your end users can use them in the compiled End User Designer.
Snap lines are dynamic horizontal and vertical layout guidelines used to make it easier to position controls on your reports, and are similar to the ones found in Visual Studio 2005 and later. If you prefer to use a grid, you can change this setting in the Report Settings window on the Global Settings tab.
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When you drag a control around on the report, blue snap lines appear and the control slows down when the control aligns with another control or a section edge, similar to a magnet pulling the control into alignment. Snap lines even show you when your control is aligned with controls in other sections. Unlike using a grid, the control moves freely around the report and you can place it anywhere.
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Tip: If you plan to export a report to Excel format, use snap lines to ensure that your controls are aligned in columns and rows to avoid empty cells in the spreadsheet. |