Report objects are defined as text boxes, grids, charts, or images defined in the design area of a report. Adding report objects to your report involves specifying the report layout and object properties, and selecting the data content. You can also insert report objects previously stored in the repository. Report objects can be used in multiple reports.
After you add a report object, you can assign properties to it such as format options. Format options include font, alignment, spacing, shading, and positioning.
To add a report object: