Use a Report Object Variable for Note Numbering

You can configure variables to automatically update note numbering and maintain a uniform appearance with note numbering.

Use a Report Object Variable to Apply Note Numbering

You can use report object variables to add numbered notes to a report to provide details about an item in CDM.

1. Open the report that you want to work with.
2. In the report tree, determine the location of where you want to add note numbering.
3. Open and check out the Excel or Word object where you want to apply note numbering.
4. Click the Section View Mode icon in the status bar.
5. In the report object properties, ensure the following settings are made:
   • Note Numbering - Select Automatic.
   • Note Type - Is automatically set.
   • Note Variable - Enter a unique variable to be used, for example, ##CshNote.
6. Save your changes.
7. In the work area for the Excel or Word object, type the variable name using the correct syntax. You must type the variable where you want the note number to appear in the report.

   ## CshNote. Cash

   Where:

   • ##CshNote is a uniquely named note numbering variable.
   • The period (.) is a period that occurs after the number.
   • Cash is the title of the note number to be displayed.
8. Save your changes in the Excel or Word object.
9. Click the Default View Mode icon in the status bar.
10. Save your changes to the report and check in the Excel or Word object.

Use a Report Object Variable to Apply Note Numbering Style

You can use report object variables to maintain a uniform appearance with note numbering in CDM.

1. Open the report that you want to work with.
2. Open and check out the Excel or Word object containing a note.
3. Click the Section View Mode icon in the status bar.
4. Adjust the style of a note by adding one of the following additional variables in a cell above the column containing note numbering:
   • ##NL - Note appears left-aligned.
   • ##NR - Note appears right-aligned.
   • ##SL - Note appears as left-aligned superscript.
5. Save your changes.
6. Click the Default View Mode icon in the status bar.
7. Save your changes to the report and check in the Excel or Word object.