Merge Reports dialog

The dialog allows users to merge conflicted reports. It shows the differences between the local report version and the version of the report on the server. The merging can be performed for each individual field (Action column) or for all fields at the same time (Action for all values dropdown list).

This dialog is displayed when:

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Option

Description

Version boxes

The box on the left identifies the local version whereas the box on the right shows the server version. The field list below highlights the differences between both versions.

Field list

The Field List displays all the fields for which there discrepancy in the value between the local version and the server version. Fields are listed in rows.

Column

Description

Field

Report field or control.

Local Value

Value of the field in the local report.

Server Value

Value of the field in the report on the server.

Action

Dropdown list defining how the merging should be performed for the selected field:

  • Overwrite local value
  • Keep local value

Action for all values

Dropdown list defining how the merging should be performed for all fields:

  • Overwrite local value
  • Keep local value

This has the same effect at the individual Action dropdown list (see above) except that it is a global setting and applies to all the fields in the Merge Reports dialog.

OK

Commits the changes and closes the dialog. The report is opened for verification. It can be further edited, if required.

Cancel

Abort the merging process and close the dialog. The report is opened, ready for editing.

Reports

Merging reports