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Output Editor Tab

The output editor is the main design surface for report pages. It combines the ribbon, component picker, fields pane, canvas, build panel, format panel, filters, page tabs, and export preview.

Report Forge output designer anatomy

Editor areas

AreaPurpose
RibbonSave, publish, layout mode, preview, export, insert, view, and format actions.
Component pickerInsert tables, charts, KPIs, schedule visuals, images, filters, and layout elements.
Fields paneBrowse blueprint sections and fields that can feed report components.
CanvasPlace report components in grid or freeform layout mode.
Build panelBind fields, configure data shape, and set component-specific structure.
Format panelConfigure visual styling, axes, labels, colors, spacing, borders, and component appearance.
Filters panelAdd visual, page, and report filters.
Page tabsManage report pages and page-level settings.

First design path

Start with one page, one KPI row, one chart, and one detail table. Add filters, formatting, and advanced components after the core story is readable.