Report Elements¶
Elements are the building blocks you place inside bands — text, shapes, data visuals, and maps.
Goal¶
Find the right element for each design task.
Element catalog¶
| Element | Typical use |
|---|---|
| Label | Static titles and captions |
| Text Field | Dynamic values and expressions |
| Image | Logos and pictures |
| Line / Rectangle / Rounded Rectangle / Ellipse | Visual structure |
| Frame | Group related content |
| Chart | Charts |
| Crosstab | Pivot-style matrices |
| Table | Columnar tabular data |
| List | Repeating nested rows |
| Map | Spatial map frames |
| Barcode / QR Code | Scannable codes |
[ Screenshot: Design toolbar element tools ]
How to place an element¶
- Select a band.
- Choose a tool on the Design toolbar (or Insert).
- Click or drag on the canvas.
- Configure properties.