Layout Input Elements with an Input Grid Element

Often multiple input values are collected from the user and it can be difficult to get the input elements aligned neatly in a two-column format. The Input Grid element, which is a container for input elements, provides a method for achieving such an alignment.

The example below is a report definition that collects the date range criteria for a report, using Input Date elements organized within an Input Grid element, and executes a report based on the criteria.

Figure 6.15: Definition Editor Panel after adding Input Grid and Input Date elements

The Input Date elements’ Caption attributes have been used to provide captions and, when the report is previewed, the inputs look like this:

Figure 6.16: Report Preview Panel