How to Create and Use Report Parts in Bold Reports

Report Parts in Bold Reports allow you to reuse sections of a report such as charts, tables, or gauges across multiple reports without recreating them from scratch. This feature enhances consistency, saves time, and simplifies maintenance for complex reporting solutions.
This knowledge base article outlines simple steps to create and use a Report Part effectively.

How to Create Report Parts

1. Design the Report Item
   • Open the report in the Report Designer
   • Create or select the item you want to reuse
     
     
2. Publish Report Parts
   • Open the report in the Report Designer
   • Create or select the item you want to reuse
     Name – Unique identifier for the Report Part
     Description – Optional explanation of usage
     
     
   • Enter the report part Name and Description (optional), then click Publish.
     
     

How to Use Report Parts in Other Reports

• Open a new or existing report in the Bold Reports Designer.
• Navigate to the Report Parts panel.
• Drag and drop the desired Report Part onto the report design surface
• Position and use the report part as needed within the report layout.
  
  

Conclusion

Report Parts in Bold Reports are a powerful feature that allows developers to build reusable report components, improving efficiency, consistency, and scalability. By creating, publishing, and reusing Report Parts, teams can streamline report development and maintain a standardized design across the organization.