DialogWeb Help:  The REPORT Command

The REPORT command lets you arrange selected data from a set of records into tables with the data displayed in columns. Reports are always displayed online. They are not available as offline prints.

REPORT is limited to specific field codes and is available for most directory files. For a list of the database field codes that are available for use with REPORT, check the database Bluesheet. Also check the database Bluesheet for information on REPORT formats.

To display the data in a logical order within the table, SORT the records and use the sorted set with the REPORT command. For example, to see a list of companies sorted by highest sales, sort the set by SA,D then enter the REPORT command shown above.

CROSSTAB is an option used with REPORT in File 588. It automatically aggregates amounts from individual records and provides column totals. It is designed to facilitate market analysis by providing comparisons of numeric quantities, such as contract amounts of a particular company or product.