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4.4.4 Report based on a PDF fileIn order for the report to display all the pages of a PDF file, if the report is based on a data file or on a query,the different pages will be printed for each record of the data source used.Notes:• This type of report can consume a large amount of memory resources (especially during the print preview).• The use of a PDF file as page background requires the GDI+ framework.• In the editor, we advise you to use a zoom less than or equal to 100% to better view the PDF file used asreport background.4.5 Viewing the report in 3DYour report displays controls that overlap? You want to find out the z-order position of your controls: whichcontrols are displayed in the foreground?The two-dimensional display soon be<strong>com</strong>es inadequate for this type of operation.The report editor gives you an all-round view of a report via the 3D display. The z-order position of the reportcontrols is immediately visible. A control selected in this display mode remains selected when the mode goesback to two dimensions.You have the ability to choose the best view angle via the mouse and via the keyboard keys.Caution: a specific configuration is required to use this feature.Example:To display your reports in 3D:1. Display the report in the editor.2. On the "Display" pane, in the "Options" group, click "3D" (or press ALT + D).3. The report is displayed in 3D.To display a 3-dimensional view of your report and to animate this view, press [ALT] + [SHIFT].Part 1: Report editor 59

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