To learn how to design a simple report based on the xml-based template, refer to the walkthrough Basic XML-Based Reports (RPX).
When adding script to an xml-based report, the following options are available:
- The use of "this" (as in C# code-behind) or "Me" (as in VB code-behind) to reference the report.
With the xml-based report template, a user cannot use regular code. Instead, a user is able to access the controls and sections in script editor by using "this"(c#) or "Me"(vb) in addition to the current way of using "rpt" (see Scripting for more details).
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- Intellisense support
The ActiveReports script editor supports IntelliSense that helps insert the language elements and provides other helpful options when adding script to a report.
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- Run-time error handling
When run-time errors occur, a corresponding error message is displayed under the Preview tab with the indication of the problem.
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- Errors List
Syntax and other types of errors are displayed in the Errors List below the ActiveReports Designer.
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