Library of Objects Manager
The Library of Objects provides a mechanism for saving objects, groups of objects and styles to be reused by yourself or others at a later time. The Library of Objects can be used with reports, forms, charts, OLAP cubes, and SQL queries.This manager screen has two main functions. First you can manage the objects that you have added to the Library. Second you can create and edit styles directly in the manager.
The Library of Objects Manager screen is divided into three main areas; the library tree, the settings tabs, and the preview area. The library tree keeps the objects and styles organized in a folder structure that you control. You can add and remove folders as appropriate. The settings tabs provides information about the object and the preview area shows a sample of both a Banded Report and an OLAP Cube with the style applied to it. The Library of Objects Manager is accessed from the main Argos Interface under the Tools Menu.
Toolbar
| Icon | Description |
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Add a new folder |
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Copy the selected object. |
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Paste a copied object. |
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Delete the selected object and all of its child objects |
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Add a new style object |
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Import a file into the Object Library |
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Export the object library to a file |
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Save the changes that have been made to the active object |
Profile Tab
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Name | The name of the folder, object or style in the library. |
| Description | Add text to help provide more information about the object. |
| Owner | Creator of the entry into the library. |
| Date Created | Date the original entry was created in the library. |
| Last Modified | Date of the last change to the entry in the library. |
Format Tab
| Setting | Description | Banded | OLAP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Color 1 | The first row or top color choice sets the background color. The second row sets the font color. Below the color choices is a sample of the result. | Title Band and Summary Band | Available Dimensions Header, Row Dimensions Header, Measures, and Detail Values |
| Color 2 | Background color. Font color. Sample. | Group Bands | Columns Dimensions Header and the select cell in the detail area. |
| Color 3 | Background color. Font color. Sample. | Detail Band | Column and Row Headers. Column and Row Totals. |
| Color 4 | Background color. Font color. Sample. | Is not used for Banded | Intersection of Column and Row Headers. |
To learn more about the Library of Objects see the Getting Started with DataBlocks page.
Also see:
Banded Reports - Add Object to Library
Banded Reports - Add Object from Library
Banded Reports - Apply Style from Library