Database Reference
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Figure 6.2
Ta b control setup
Another thing you might have noticed is that the labels of the tabs can be customized for multilin-
gual report design.
Step 3: Insert Data Containers and Data Content
With the two tabs, a crosstab will be added to the first tab and a chart will be added to the second
tab such that both will reference the same query.
1.
Ensure that the
Crosstab
tab of the
Ta b C o n t ro l
object is selected.
2.
From the
To o l b o x
tab of the
Insertable Objects
pane, drag a
Crosstab
object into the
Crosstab
tab.
3.
Click on the
Chart
tab of the
Ta b C o n t ro l
object.
NOTE
At this point we will assume you are using the new chart engine of IBM Cognos
10 Report Studio. To make sure you are not using “legacy charting” mode, check your set-
tings in IBM Cognos Report Studio. From the menu, click on
To o l s
and select
Options
. In
Options dialog box, click on the
Advanced
tab and make sure
Use legacy chart author-
ing
is not selected. If it is, uncheck it and click
OK
.