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Canvas Layout Modes

Choose between grid and freeform layout modes in the Report Forge output designer.

Computed Fields KPI Page

Tutorial for building a KPI page in Report Forge using computed fields for CPI, SPI, and cost variance — with conditional formatting on KPI cards.

Conditional Formatting

Complete reference for Report Forge conditional formatting — threshold colour rules, icon sets, data bars, text style rules, background fill, RAG source, rule stacking, and troubleshooting.

Conditional Page Inclusion

Tutorial for configuring conditional page visibility in Report Forge — a Variations page that renders only when rows exist, and a Critical Risks page triggered by Red severity.

Conditional Visibility Patterns

Design patterns for conditional page and component visibility in Report Forge — progressive disclosure, RAG-triggered narrative, milestone achievement, and parameter-based format variants.

Fields and Build Panel

Bind blueprint fields to Report Forge output components using sections, fields, wells, aggregations, and component-specific build settings.

Filters Panel

Apply visual, page, and report filters in the Report Forge output designer using field conditions, operator logic, and parameters.

Format Panel

Configure Report Forge component styling, number formats, typography, colors, spacing, borders, axes, and conditional formatting.

Keyboard Shortcuts

Work faster in the Report Forge output designer with save, undo, redo, copy, paste, delete, and selection shortcuts.

Multi-Output Blueprint

Tutorial for configuring a single blueprint with three output templates — executive PDF, detail PDF, and data Excel — from one edition in Report Forge.

Multi-Project Reporting

How to build cross-project and portfolio reports in Report Forge — project parameter, lookup patterns, shared blueprint approach, and limitations.

Output Designer

Deep documentation for the Report Forge output designer, panels, layout modes, bindings, formatting, filters, pages, and shortcuts.

Output Designer Basics

Learn the core Report Forge output designer surfaces, layout concepts, and component workflow.

Parameter Strategy

Decision guide for choosing between parameters, filters, slicers, report variables, and calculated fields in Report Forge — with naming conventions and common patterns.

Portfolio Dashboard

Tutorial for building a multi-project portfolio dashboard in Report Forge — summary table, grouped bar chart, project slicer, and PDF export.

Report Components

Choose the right Report Forge output component for tables, charts, KPIs, images, filters, and schedule-specific visuals.

Report Variables

How to use report variables in Report Forge output templates — static variables, expression-based variables, the {{var.Name}} syntax, and common patterns.

Ribbon and Actions

Full reference for every command group in the Report Forge Output Designer ribbon.

Running Aggregates

How to use running aggregate fields in Report Forge — running_sum, running_avg, running_count, running_min, and running_max — including configuration, sort dependency, and interaction with grouping.

Running Aggregates Reference

Formal reference for Report Forge running aggregate functions — definitions, syntax, reset behaviour, filter interaction, and edge cases.

Running Aggregates Tutorial

Step-by-step tutorial for building a cumulative cost trend with a rolling average overlay using running aggregates in Report Forge.

Status Bar and Context Menu

Use Report Forge designer status indicators and right-click actions to inspect and manage output components.