On Oct 23, 1:04 pm, Jeannie <Jean...@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> I've managed to create the table, but the blank address lines are still
> printing.
>
> Here is the formula I've used: =IIF(Fields!partneraddress2.Value = Nothing,
> True, False). I've attached this to the row property, not the field.
>
> I want the report to look like this
> ABC Recycling
> 555 Adams Drive
> Marietta, GA 30303 USA
>
> Since there is no partneraddress2, the line is hidden( There is actually a
> partneraddress3, but I assume I would follow the same procedure as address2)
>
> Thanks for your help
> Jeannie
>
>
>
> "toolman" wrote:
> > On Oct 22, 10:34 am, Jeannie <Jean...@discussions.microsoft.com>
> > wrote:
> > > I have figured out how to set up a data table, and placed the iif statement
> > > on the address2 line. But when I preview the report I get this message: The
> > > table is in a list that has no group expressions defined for it. The ous a
> > > data region in a list, the list must have group expressions".
>
> > > Can you advise me which property sets the group expressions?
> > > Thanks!
>
> > > "Jeannie" wrote:
> > > > I'm using SQL Server Reporting Services and need to generate a report listing
> > > > addresses. I have to accomodate two address lines. How can I set it up so
> > > > that if there is no second address no blank line appears on the report- Hide quoted text -
>
> > > - Show quoted text -
>
> > Jeanie,
> > This would be much easier if you based your entire report on a table
> > as opposed to a bunch of text boxes in a list. In my experience with
> > reporting, tables are the way to go. If you're not sure whether you
> > can do this, post an example of how you want the report to look and
> > maybe I can help.
> > Assuming we can do this in just a table:
> > Let's start from a blank slate.
> > In Layout mode, delete the table, then delete the list so that your
> > report body is empty.
> > Now, instead of placing your table inside a list, just place a table
> > directly into the report body.
> > Drag and drop your fields from the Datasets pane into the table. You
> > can add additional rows and columns as necessary.
> > Once you've got all the fields in place, right click the detail row
> > handle (gray box with three horizontal lines in it on the far left
> > side of the table) that contains your second address.
> > >From the drop down, select Properties to open the Properties pane.
> > Find and expand the Visibility property by clicking the plus sign
> > box.
> > Now click the right side of the Hidden property where it says False.
> > Then click the drop down arrow and select the <Expression> option.
> > In the text window of the resulting Edit Expression dialog, overwrite
> > 'False' with the IIF statement. Make sure to include the = sign.
> > Click OK and then preview the report.
> > With any kind of luck it should perform as we hope.- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

"toolman" wrote:

> On Oct 23, 1:04 pm, Jeannie <Jean...@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> > I've managed to create the table, but the blank address lines are still
> > printing.
> >
> > Here is the formula I've used: =IIF(Fields!partneraddress2.Value = Nothing,
> > True, False). I've attached this to the row property, not the field.
> >
> > I want the report to look like this
> > ABC Recycling
> > 555 Adams Drive
> > Marietta, GA 30303 USA
> >
> > Since there is no partneraddress2, the line is hidden( There is actually a
> > partneraddress3, but I assume I would follow the same procedure as address2)
> >
> > Thanks for your help
> > Jeannie
> >
> >
> >
> > "toolman" wrote:
> > > On Oct 22, 10:34 am, Jeannie <Jean...@discussions.microsoft.com>
> > > wrote:
> > > > I have figured out how to set up a data table, and placed the iif statement
> > > > on the address2 line. But when I preview the report I get this message: The
> > > > table is in a list that has no group expressions defined for it. The ous a
> > > > data region in a list, the list must have group expressions".
> >
> > > > Can you advise me which property sets the group expressions?
> > > > Thanks!
> >
> > > > "Jeannie" wrote:
> > > > > I'm using SQL Server Reporting Services and need to generate a report listing
> > > > > addresses. I have to accomodate two address lines. How can I set it up so
> > > > > that if there is no second address no blank line appears on the report- Hide quoted text -
> >
> > > > - Show quoted text -
> >
> > > Jeanie,
> > > This would be much easier if you based your entire report on a table
> > > as opposed to a bunch of text boxes in a list. In my experience with
> > > reporting, tables are the way to go. If you're not sure whether you
> > > can do this, post an example of how you want the report to look and
> > > maybe I can help.
> > > Assuming we can do this in just a table:
> > > Let's start from a blank slate.
> > > In Layout mode, delete the table, then delete the list so that your
> > > report body is empty.
> > > Now, instead of placing your table inside a list, just place a table
> > > directly into the report body.
> > > Drag and drop your fields from the Datasets pane into the table. You
> > > can add additional rows and columns as necessary.
> > > Once you've got all the fields in place, right click the detail row
> > > handle (gray box with three horizontal lines in it on the far left
> > > side of the table) that contains your second address.
> > > >From the drop down, select Properties to open the Properties pane.
> > > Find and expand the Visibility property by clicking the plus sign
> > > box.
> > > Now click the right side of the Hidden property where it says False.
> > > Then click the drop down arrow and select the <Expression> option.
> > > In the text window of the resulting Edit Expression dialog, overwrite
> > > 'False' with the IIF statement. Make sure to include the = sign.
> > > Click OK and then preview the report.
> > > With any kind of luck it should perform as we hope.- Hide quoted text -
> >
> > - Show quoted text -
>
> Now I'm perplexed. I know it works, having done it in most of my
> address list reports. I even copied and pasted your expression
> directly into one of my existing reports and it worked (all I changed
> was the field name). You might try ="" instead of =Nothing but if
> your field is truly empty, this shouldn't make a difference. Beyond
> that I'm stumped. Sorry
>