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.
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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.
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Notice the Oracle Analytics Publisher option in the menu bar.
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Set the Oracle Analytics Publisher properties in the RTF template. See the Oracle Analytics Publisher documentation for details.
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Access the line extensible flexfield.
To view an example rtf file, go to Technical Reference for Order Management (Doc ID 2051639.1), download the Payloads and Files attachment, then open sales_order_report_with_extensible_flexfield.rtf.
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Examine the example XML payload that represents a sales order that you send to Oracle Analytics Publisher to create the report.
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Create a new template.
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Edit the Sales Order Report.
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Upload the new template to Sales Order Report.
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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.