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Report Wizard

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The Report Wizard allows you to add one of the following report types:

  • Blank

    Creates a new blank report that is not bound to a data source. Choose this option to design your report without using the wizard.

  • Table Report

    Allows you to create a table report, connect it to a data source and configure basic report layout settings.

  • Vertical Report

    Allows you to create a vertical report, connect it to a data source and configure basic report layout settings.

  • Template

    Enables you to create a new report based on available predefined templates.

  • Labels

    Runs the Label Wizard enabling you to create labels, badges or price tags by selecting from hundreds of customizable layouts.

  • Inherited Report

    Creates a new report by inheriting its layout from another report.

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Use one of the following ways to invoke the Report Wizard.

Use the Item Templates

To run the Report Wizard in Visual Studio, press CTRL+SHIFT+A or select PROJECT | Add New Item… in the main menu.

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In the invoked Add New Item dialog, select the DevExpress v.19.1 Report item template.

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Use the DevExpress Gallery

To run the Report Wizard in Visual Studio using the DevExpress Template Gallery, open the Solution Explorer (e.g., by pressing CTRL+ALT+N) and right-click the application item.

In the invoked popup menu, select Add DevExpress Item… | New Item…

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In the invoked DevExpress Template Gallery, select Report, specify the new report name and click Add Item.

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