Use Rich Text Files to Print Extensible Flexfield Data in Order Headers

Use an RTF file (Rich Text File) to print extensible flexfield data in the order header.

1. Download, then install the Oracle Analytics Publisher for Microsoft Word plugin so you can edit the RTF layout. Select a version that's compatible with your version of Microsoft, such as Oracle Analytics Publisher 11.1.1.9.0 for 32 bit Office on Windows.

2. Notice the Oracle Analytics Publisher option in the menu bar.

   

3. Set the Oracle Analytics Publisher properties in the RTF template. See the Oracle Analytics Publisher documentation for details.

   

4. Access the line extensible flexfield.

   

   To view an example rtf file, click here, then open sales_order_report_with_extensible_flexfield.rtf.

5. Examine the example XML payload that represents a sales order that you send to Oracle Analytics Publisher to create the report.

   

6. Create a new template.

7. Edit the Sales Order Report.

8. Upload the new template to Sales Order Report.

9. Notice that the new template is now available in the Template menu on the view document dialog.

   Set the new template as the default template in Oracle Analytics Publisher.