Understanding Field Properties

Column headings and column variables in columnar sections as well as constants and variables in group sections are all considered fields where properties are concerned.

Field properties vary depending on the field type that is selected. Field properties are accessed from the Item Properties menu item and include these tabs:

Properties Tab	Description
General	Enables you to override the variable name of the field as it appears in Event Rules Design. Also enables you to override the column heading as it appears on the report. If the column heading is long, you can split it into two lines using the Col Heading 1 and Col Heading 2 fields.
Description	Enables you to override the name of the field as it appears in Event Rules Design. You can also view the name of the table where the field resides and view the field's data dictionary alias and name.
Font/Color	Enables you to modify fonts, font styles, font size, and font colors.
Style	Enables you to select line styles for the field.
Display	Enables you to modify the justification of the field, display length, display decimals, and edit code. The options that are available on this tab vary depending on the field type that is selected.
Totaling	Enables you to define a quick in-section total of the field. This tab is available for numeric fields only.
Decimal Scaling	Enables you to apply decimal scaling to numeric fields. This tab is available for numeric fields in tabular sections only.
Advanced	Enables you to select advanced options.