This document describes how to insert page numbers or other system information e.g. current date and time, user name, etc. into a report.
Generally, this information is displayed within the Page Header and Footer or Page Margin bands. To add page numbers or system information to a report, locate the Control Toolbox at the bottom-left of the screen and drag and drop the Page Info control.
1. Add Page Numbers
- Select the Page Info control, click its Smart Tag, and in the invoked actions list, expand the drop-down list for the Page Information entry.
Select whether to display only the page number (Latin or Roman - uppercase or lowercase), or the current page number with total pages.
- To format the control's text, via its Smart Tag, invoked its actions list, and specify the required format (e.g. Page {0} of {1}).
2. Add System Date and Time
- Select the Page Info control, click its Smart Tag, and in the invoked actions list, expand the drop-down list for the Page Information entry, and select Current Date and Time.
- To format the control's text, via its Smart Tag, invoked its actions list, and specify the required format. You can either type it in the Format field, or, click its ellipsis button and use the Format String Editor.
3. Add the User Name
- Select the Page Info control, click its Smart Tag, and in the invoked actions list, expand the drop-down list for the Page Information entry, and select User Name.
- To format the control's text, via its Smart Tag, invoke its actions list, and specify the required format e.g. Current User: (0).