Creating a Report Template (MS Word)
You can create as many reports (MS Word) as you want, and modify them as many times as you want.
However, if you want to produce several reports (MS Word) of the same type, it is recommended that you use a report template (MS Word) to create each report (MS Word).
A report template (MS Word) provides the framework of a report (MS Word). it is fleshed out with data from the repository when creating a report (MS Word). It contains texts and report template (MS Word) elements which allow you to rapidly create reports (MS Word) associated with an object.
You can create a report template (MS Word) even if you do not have the HOPEX Power Studio technical module.
The standard report templates provided are protected. You must duplicate them if you wish to modify or create new templates from those proposed.To create a report template (MS Word) from an existing one:
1. From HOPEX, select the Utilities navigation window.
To access the Utilities window, select View > Navigation Windows > Utilities.2. From the Report Templates (MS Word) folder, right-click the report template (MS Word) from which you want to create your new template and select Duplicate.
Example: "Standard".
• The “Standard“ report template (MS Word) contains style and macro definitions only. Use this template to create a new blank report template (MS Word).
• If you select a different report template (MS Word), your new report template (MS Word) will start with the framework of this template. You can then modify the new report template (MS Word) as desired.
The Duplicate an Object (Report Template (MS Word)) dialog box appears.
3. (Optional) Modify the Name of the report template (MS Word) to be created.
4. In the Strategy field, select Reuse descriptors and queries.
For more details on duplication of report templates (MS Word), see Duplicating Descriptors.5. Click OK.
When duplication has been completed, the element corresponding to the new report template (MS Word) is created.
To open the report template (MS Word) you created:
Right-click the report template (MS Word) you created and select Open.The MS-Word application is displayed in the foreground.