Printing reports
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Index to printing reports topics
   Basic steps for printing specimen reports

Good default values are set up for you when install the software so that you can begin printing without any fuss.   ......................................

   Tips for printing great looking reports

Here are some tips for printing specimen reports that may not be obvious at first glance.   ......................................

   Choosing a report style

When The Compleat Botanica is installed, a variety of report styles are preloaded.   ......................................

   WYSIWYG print preview

The Print Preview window is a what you see is what you get (WYSIWYG) display.   ......................................

   Defining report style fonts

Using the Fonts tab of the Report Style Definition you can change the characteristics of the text shown in the report.   ......................................

   Defining report style borders and shading

Using the Borders tab of the Report Style Definition you can change the borders and shading of the report.   ......................................

   Defining report style options

Using the Options tab of the Report Style Definition you can make changes to the overall appearance of the report.   ......................................

   Defining report style margins

Using the Margins tab of the Report Style Definition you can override the automatic settings for the non-printable border area and the text margins.   ......................................

   Graphics in printed reports

Printed reports can contain graphical icons, colors, pictures, and special symbols.   ......................................

Last reviewed March 25, 2004   

 

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