Set left margin

Command group Flag affected Reversible Execute on client Platform(s)
Report parameters NO NO NO All

Syntax

Set left margin ([Measurement in cms]) {measurement-in-inches/cms}

Options

Measurement in cms If specified, the measurement parameter is a value in centimeters rather than inches

Description

This command specifies the left margin for the current report class. It overrides the left margin setting in the report properties until such time as the current report is reset.

Example

# Prompt user and set appropiate margins
Set report name rMyReport
Yes/No message {Print on A4 paper?}
If flag true 
  Set bottom margin (Measurement in cms) {2.34}
  Set top margin (Measurement in cms) {1.2}
  Set left margin (Measurement in cms) {1.2}
  Set right margin (Measurement in cms) {1.2}
Else
  # default measurement is inches 
  Set bottom margin {0.5}
  Set top margin {0.5}
  Set left margin {0.5}
  Set right margin {0.5}
End If 
Print report 

# Alternatively, you can use notation to set the left margin 
Do  $clib.$reports.rMyReport.$leftmargin.$assign(0.5)