Report DataSet Definition: The Big Picture
To create and define a Report DataSet Definition:
1. Define the Report DataSet source data: a MetaClass.
This MetaClass is the root of the tree that represents the set of data collected from the repository.
2. (if needed) Define input parameters:
Property parameters or Collection parameters are used to define both kind of filters on data extraction.
The user is asked to enter these parameters at Report DataSet creation.
• Property parameters
• Collection parameters
3. Define how to populate the Report DataSet:
Define how the input parameters that feed the Report DataSet are retrieved.
4. Define which data type feeds the data collection:
Define the data you want to be displayed in the Report DataSet.
5. Customize the Report DataSet.
6. Preview the Report DataSet.
See "Creating a Report DataSet Definition".