Crosstab.property

Description

Settings for a DataWindow object whose presentation style is Crosstab.

Applies to

DataWindows

Syntax

Describe and Modify argument:

"DataWindow.Crosstab.property { = value }"

Parameter	Description
property	A property for a Crosstab DataWindow. Properties and their settings are listed in the table below.
value	A string expression listing the items to be assigned to the property. For Crosstab properties, value is always quoted and can be a DataWindow expression.

Property for Crosstab	Value
Columns	(exp) A string containing a comma- or tab-separated list of the names of columns that make up the columns of the crosstab. These are the columns that display across the top of the crosstab. Painter: Columns option.
Rows	(exp) A string containing a comma- or tab-separated list of the names of columns that make up the rows of the crosstab. Painter: Rows option.
SourceNames	(exp) A string containing a comma-separated list of column names to be displayed in the Crosstab Definition dialog box. The default names are the column names from the database. Painter: Source Data option.
StaticMode	A string indicating whether a dynamic crosstab should be put into a static mode. The dynamic crosstab remains in static mode until you set StaticMode to No. While the dynamic crosstab is in static mode, you can manipulate the properties of individual columns. Values are: Yes – StaticMode is enabled No – (Default) StaticMode is disabled Painter: Not set in painter.
Values	(exp) A string containing a comma- or tab-separated list of expressions that will be used to calculate the values of the crosstab. Painter: Values option.

Usage

In the painter

For DataWindow objects with the Crosstab presentation style, set the values in the Crosstab Definition dialog box. To display the dialog box, right-click in the Design view to display the pop-up menu and select Crosstab.

Examples

Example 1

setting = dw1.Describe("DataWindow.Crosstab.Columns")

dw1.Modify("DataWindow.Crosstab.Columns='dept_id'")

dw1.Modify("DataWindow.Crosstab.Rows='salary'")

dw1.Modify("DataWindow.Crosstab.Values='empname'")

dw1.Modify("DataWindow.Crosstab.StaticMode='yes'")