When you are using the datawindow for printed reports, you are best to
change the Unit of measurement from PowerBuilder Units which is should be used for screen
datawindows, to 1/1000 of an inch. To change the unit of measurement just right click on
any empty space on the datawindow and select properties.
This aids in designing your reports as you have a better idea of where to layout objects
on the report to take advantage of the space. Use the ruler on the screen which
corresponds to a real ruler.
It also solves a problem of drawing lines vertically down the page. If you draw lines down
the page with PBU's you get annoying gaps between the detail bands. Using 1/1000 of an
inch solves this problem.If you find you are getting mysterious blank pages in your
reports then this can be caused by having an object on your datawindow just slightly too
big for the print width. Shorten or move your objects that are located on the far right of
the datawindow and the blank pages will stop. Using the 1/1000 of an inch will allow you
to more easily detect these problem objects. |