Assigning a Dataset to a Rectangle

Hello,
I've created a Rectangle within a SQL Report, and i'd like to tie it
back to a Dataset. Within the Rectangle Properties it lists Data
Region, but none of my Datasets are appearing in the dropdown.
I found the following article on Microsoft's site -
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms159224.aspx - but the
first step is throwing me - "In Layout view, right-click the data
region and then click Properties." Data Region is an option within
the Rectangle Properties and not an object in of itself, so I'm not
sure what "Data Region" it's saying to right-click on.
Can someone point me in the right direction?
Thanks,
AlexOn Feb 14, 9:35=A0am, Alex <sama...@.gmail.com> wrote:
> Hello,
> I've created a Rectangle within a SQL Report, and i'd like to tie it
> back to a Dataset. =A0Within the Rectangle Properties it lists Data
> Region, but none of my Datasets are appearing in the dropdown.
> I found the following article on Microsoft's site -http://technet.microsof=
t.com/en-us/library/ms159224.aspx- but the
> first step is throwing me - "In Layout view, right-click the data
> region and then click Properties." =A0Data Region is an option within
> the Rectangle Properties and not an object in of itself, so I'm not
> sure what "Data Region" it's saying to right-click on.
> Can someone point me in the right direction?
> Thanks,
> Alex
Alex,
First thing to know, a rectangle is not a data region, it is a
graphical "report item" that's more like a container to keep report
items together.
Data regions are table, matrix, chart and list. They can be
associated with a dataset, rectangles cannot.
I'd suggest you try using the list data region as it will give you the
flexibility of freeform layout while still letting you tie back to a
dataset.
Also, take a look at this TechNet article for more info on Data
Regions:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms157134.aspx
And this one for report items:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms159268.aspx
HTH
toolman