HP Intelligent Management Center Standard Software Platform - Manual (Page 96)

How often do report objects print?
The way objects print will determine how you design your report. This will
help you decide where to place charts, Cross-Tabs, and formulas to get
specific results.
Report Header
Objects placed in the Report Header area print once, at the beginning of the
report.
• Charts and Cross-Tabs placed in this area contain data for the entire
report.
Note:
Both charts and Cross-Tabs can filter report data by using a Group Sort;
in such cases, the data shown in the chart or Cross-Tab is a subset of
the data for the entire report.
• Formulas placed in this area are evaluated once, at the beginning of the
report.
Page Header
Objects placed in the Page Header area print at the beginning of each new
page.
• Charts or Cross-Tabs cannot be placed in this section.
• Formulas placed in this area are evaluated once per page, at the beginning
of each new page.
Group Header
Objects placed in the Group Header area print at the beginning of each new
group.
• Charts and Cross-Tabs placed in this area contain data just for the group.
• Formulas placed in this area are evaluated once for each group, at the
beginning of the group.
96 Crystal Reports 2008 SP3 User's Guide
Report Design Concepts 5
Deciding on the content of the report