Dynamic information changes through a report, it can include values from a database (which comprise the main report
data) or service information (such as current user name or page numbers).
Static information is text or images that aren't obtained from a data source, and therefore don't change through
the report, and don't depend on the current computer. Static information can be printed only once (e.g. in a
Report Header), can repeat on each page (e.g. in a Page Header) or can repeat with every entry in your report's
data source.
Change Static Information
Text elements (e.g. Labels and Rich Text Boxes) allow in-place editing of their content. Simply double-click an
element and activate the editor.
Another way to change a control's static information, is by clicking its Smart Tag. Then, the invoked actions list will
contain a link (or, a button) allowing you to edit this control's content.
Load Static Information to Your Report
To load static information to your report from an external file, drop an appropriate control from the Control Toolbox
(e.g. Label, Rich Text Box or Picture Box). After it is properly positioned, edit its content using the Smart Tag.
For instance, the following instructions describe how to display a rich text (a formatted text with embedded
images) into your report.
- Drop the Rich Text control from the Toolbox onto the Detail band.
- To load content from an external RTF or TXT file, select the created control and click its Smart Tag. In the
invoked actions list, click the Load File... link.
Then, in the invoked dialog, locate the required file, and click Open.