Setting expansion on scheduled PDF reports

This article applies to:

• Marshal Reporting Console 2.6

Question:

• How can I generate scheduled PDF reports that are not expanded?

Background:

In response to customer demand, MRC 2.6 generates scheduled PDF reports with all sections expanded by default. This is a change from earlier releases. Most affected reports are WebMarshal reports.

For customers who prefer the short version of these reports, it is possible to change the default setting.

Procedure:

1. In the Reports folder under the MRC installation folder, locate the RDL file for the particular report, such as WebUsageByUser.rdl
2. Make a backup copy of the file.
3. Edit the file and locate the string <Hidden>=IIF(Globals!RenderFormat.Name = "PDF", false, true)</Hidden>
4. Change the line to <Hidden>true</Hidden>
   • You may find one or more instances of this line. You can experiment with the desired look by changing one or more of them.
5. Save the file.
6. Browse to the SSRS Reports Manager (typically http://localhost/Reports ) and open the MarshalReports folder.
7. Click Upload File and select the .RDL file you have edited. Check the box Overwrite item if it exists
8. Click OK.
9. Reports generated from this RDL will have the expandable sections minimized.
10. Save a backup copy of your edited report.

Notes:

The edited RDL will be overwritten the next time that you upgrade MRC.