iReport Ultimate Guide - Nimsoft Library

iReport Ultimate Guide - Nimsoft Library iReport Ultimate Guide - Nimsoft Library

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iReport Ultimate Guide344

Additional ToolsCHAPTER 19 ADDITIONAL TOOLSIn this chapter are presented the tools available in the Tools section of the report designer palette (Figure 19-1) and some otheruseful features provided by iReport.Figure 19-1The Tools paletteThis chapter has the following sections:• Callout Tool• Current Date Tool• Page Number, Total Pages and Page X of Y Tools• Percentage Tool• Using a Background Image as Reference• How to Run the Samples19.1 Callout ToolThe Callout tool is used to put notes inside a report. The callouts are not report elements and are not printed or visible when thereport is filled and exported.Currently, the Crosstab and Table designers cannot accept callouts, so callouts can be used only in the main designer.To create a new callout, drag the Callout tool inside the report page (Figure 19-2).345

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