Output options

The output format of your report can be created as an SVG report, a PDF file, or an image. The output will be sent to the destination specified by the output options. Only SVG format reports can be previewed and printed from the Genero Report Viewer.

Important: SVG format for reports is currently not supported for previewing when running with the Web Client.

Default Output

If you don't override the default options, on report execution the user will:

Create an SVG report
Preview the Report in Genero Report Viewer, which is a part of the Genero Desktop Client.

The File>>Print menu option of the Report Viewer allows the user to direct the output to a printer.

The Reporting API provides BDL functions to change the output in your BDL program by overriding the default options. Some examples are provided in Changing Output Options. Also see Allow User to Select Output.

Output Options in the 4rp (Report Design Document)

The configuration menu (File>>Report properties) of the Report Design work area allows you to override these output options for a specific Report Design Document (4rp):

Paper Settings
Output Format Settings