NewTemplate Method

Description

Runs the designer to create a new report template.

Return Type

A String value.

the full path name of the new report template or an empty string if the user cancels.

Syntax

object.NewTemplate ([TemplateType], [TemplateFileName], [DataSource])

The NewTemplate Method syntax has these parts:

Part	Description
object	An expression evaluating to an object of type McReporter.
TemplateType	Optional. A mcReportType enumeration, as described in settings. mcReportType : Specifies the type of report to use as a base template. When TemplateType is mcrtDefault or mcrtDefaultPrint, a template will be selected automatically. If TemplateType is set to mcrtAny, the user will be allowed to select the template report.
TemplateFileName	Optional. A String value. String : For mcrtAny, the new template will be derived from this file.
DataSource	Optional. A Variant value. Optional. Will be used to display sample data if present and select a template when TemplateType is mcrtDefault or mcrtDefaultPrint.

Settings

The settings for TemplateType are:

Constant		Value	Description
	mcrtAny	0	User will be prompted for the report template is needed.
	mcrtDefault	1	A default report template will be selected according to DataSource.
	mcrtDefaultPrint	2	A default print template will be selected according to DataSource.