Select the Data Binding Mode

• Jan 08, 2026

On this wizard page, you can choose one of the following data binding modes.

• Retrieve the data source schema - Select this option to retrieve only the data source schema from the specified object and edit the report layout without having access to the actual underlying data.
• Retrieve the actual data - Select this option to automatically create an instance of the data source type and obtain its actual data.

Click Next to proceed to the next wizard once you select the data binding mode.

• Choose Columns to Display in a Report - if you select the first option, go to choosing columns to display in a report.
• Select a Data Source Constructor - this page allows you to choose a required constructor to create an instance of the data source.