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Output Designer

The output designer turns structured edition data into report pages. This section documents the designer one surface at a time so owners and designers can build repeatable, export-ready outputs.

Report Forge output designer anatomy

Designer learning path

StepRead
Understand the shellRibbon and actions
Choose a layout modelCanvas layout modes
Bind dataFields and build panel
Style the visualFormat panel
Add filteringFilters panel
Parameterize outputsParameters and calculated fields
Manage pagesPage tabs, headers, and footers
Work fasterKeyboard shortcuts

Designer rule

Design the report story before decorating the page. A clear KPI, chart, and detail table usually beats a crowded page with every available component.