Viewing reports that were created with Run Macro report actions

You can view reports created by using run macro report actions on the Web by converting them to an equivalent active link.

Viewing reports by placing an active link on a form

Running the conversion procedure for a run macro report action creates an equivalent active link, which you will be prompted to name. The report content and layout (definition) become automatically embedded within the active link during the conversion, and no additional entries are required. After the active link is created, it can then be attached to a workflow trigger, such as a button field, and placed on a form. 

For instructions on attaching active links to a workflow trigger, such as a button field, see Running-a-report-by-using-an-Open-Window-active-link.

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Making localized reports available to users

If you have language-specific reports created using Run Macro report actions with releases prior to AR System 5.x, perform the following steps to make them available to users:

  1. Convert the run macro report action to an equivalent active link.
  2. Attach the active link to a workflow trigger, such as a button field, and place it on a form.
  3. Create an entry in the AR System Message Catalog.

For information about the AR System Message Catalog entry required for localized reports embedded in an active link, see Localizing-message-components-of-a-form-view.

 

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