Using Relational Explorer

Ribbon Menu

Ribbon Menu Options

Purpose

Open a previously saved report definition

Save the current query as a report definition

Discard the current query and start a new one

Run the current query

Save the report data to a file in Excel format

Get Help information

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Relational Explorer initially opens with a New Report

Immediately below the Ribbon menu is a panel showing a SQL query (Select …). This will be dynamically generated as you work. SQL is covered in more detail in the Freehand SQL topic.

Below the SQL panel are two large panels. The left panel allows you to select your data for the report. The right panel is a work area known as the Canvas, in which you can build your query.

The main tool is broken into four work areas:

Work Area	Purpose
	Provides a graphical tool for building your report.
	Allows you to type in your query directly, using SQL.
	Allows you to include header and footer information.
	Displays the report after you click Run