How to Limit the Number of Rows Per Page in Bold Reports

The RowsPerPage custom attribute in Bold Reports Designer allows you to control how many rows are displayed per page in paginated reports. This helps maintain a consistent layout and improves readability, especially when working with large datasets.

This guide provides step-by-step instructions to configure the RowsPerPage attribute for a tablix in Bold Reports Designer.

Steps to Configure RowsPerPage for a Tablix Report Items

1. Select the Tablix report item in the Report Designer and access the Custom Attributes.

   • Open the Properties panel, scroll down to the Miscellaneous section and expand it.
   • Locate Custom Attributes and click the Set Attributes button to open the Custom Attributes dialog.
     
     

2. Add the RowsPerPage Attribute

   • In the Custom Attributes dialog, click Add to create a new attribute.
   • In the Name field, enter RowsPerPage (case sensitive)
   • In the Value field, enter a positive integer (e.g., 10) to specify the number of rows per page.
   • Click OK to save the attribute.
     
     

4. Preview the Report
   • Click Preview to view the report in the Report Viewer. The report will now display the specified number of rows (e.g., 10) per page.
     
     

Conclusion

Setting a consistent number of rows per page enhances both the readability and user experience of your reports. By following the steps above, you can ensure uniform data presentation, making it easier for users to navigate and interpret the report content.