Layout Tab

Use the Layout tab to designate what data (fields) from the record should appear in the columns of the log. Only the fields from the upper form (including linked elements) are eligible for the log.

For Cost-Type, Multiple-Tab BP Forms

If you include an "amount" field on the log for a line item list for a tab, a total of the line item amounts will automatically appear at the bottom of each numeric column on the BP form.

To add a column of data to the log:

  1. Click the Layout tab.
  2. Click Add. The Layout Header Properties window opens.
  3. Use the information in the following table to complete the column layout.

In this field:

Do this:

Data Element Label

Click the down arrow and choose from the list of data elements. The list shows only those data elements that were on the upper form of the BP. If you do not see the data element, go to the upper form of the BP and add it.

Data Element Name

No entry required. This field automatically shows the database name of the element you selected.

Column Heading

This field automatically shows the data element label. You can change this field to show a different heading on the log.

Width

Enter the width (in pixels) the column should be. The default is 150.

Alignment

Choose the positioning of the data within the column, including the heading. Select Left, Center, or Right.

  1. Click OK.

    uDesigner displays the columns on the Log Page Design window.

  2. (Optional) To change the order of the columns on the log, use the Move Up and Move Down buttons.

    These buttons move the columns left or right, respectively, on the log.

  3. To add another column to the log layout, repeat steps 1 through 4.
  4. Click Apply.

Last Published Monday, June 3, 2024