RDF Reports FAQ
RDF Reports FAQ: DATA TRIGGERS: Ref Cursor Query. This uses PL/SQL to fetch data for the report. In this a PL/SQL function need to be specified to return a cursor value from a cursor variable. Group Filter: This is PL/SQL function that determines which record to be included in a group in the property of PL/SQL. The function must return a BOOLEAN value. True … Includes the current record in the report. False…. Excludes the current record from the report. Formula These are PL/SQL functions that populate formula or place holder columns. Validation Trigger These are also PL/SQL functions that are executed when parameter values specified on the command line and when the run time parameter form is accepted. Are also used to validate the initial value property of the parameter. Layout Triggers Format Trigger. These are PL/SQL functions executed before the object is formatted. Used to dynamically change the f...