hi all
I have one document abc.REP with one report as one tab.
I have another document xyz.REP with 3 reports as 3 tabs.
I want to put abc.REP as a fourth tab in xyz.REP
All the 4 tabs are connecting to the same database.
how will i do this.
The reason i want to do this is abc.REP is all set and formatted so i dont have to re-create this report in xyz.REP
TIA
cheers
rxs0005
rxs0005 
(BOB member since 2007-05-16)
There is no easy way to copy report tabs between documents. There is a workaround method that I will describe, but ironically it may not work with complex reports … the very reason you would WANT to use it the most.[list]1. Copy the data provider from abc.rep to xyz.rep using this utility.
2. From abc.rep, save the report tab as a template (File, Save As, and change type to template).
3. In xyz.rep, insert a blank report, and apply the template saved in step 2.
4. Cross your fingers 
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Dwayne Hoffpauir (BOB member since 2002-09-19)
Dwayne
thanks for sharing the process to do the task i am sure it woudl have worked for all the other reports .
These report sof mine are based on Free Hand SQL so the data provider the middle window is empty so i cannot use that add in but i will def use ot when we have the DP as universes
thanks
rxs0005
rxs0005 (BOB member since 2007-05-16)
Dwayne,
2 Questions for you:
Is there a way to merge two reports with Webi (I believe the instructions you gave were for Deski)?
Is there a way to create a template in Webi (e.g. Page/Header/Footer Layout) and save it in the “Webi Templates” tab options along with the other predefined Tables, Charts, and Free-Standing Cells? This way, any user could easily drag the template in their report and conform with the company standards.
Thanks!
Mervyn
Jamolie (BOB member since 2005-09-07)
No, unfortunately not.
Same answer 
Dave Rathbun (BOB member since 2002-06-06)
Awesome! I was afraid that was the answer! 
Thanks anyways!
Jamolie (BOB member since 2005-09-07)