It is an on-screen, visual report writer, allowing new users to produce reports interactively. Report Writer is interactive with RMS, Field characteristics from the dictionary are automatically implemented in reports. There is true independence between Report Writer and RMS - additions and changes to the data files do not require recompilation of report programs. Report programs can access multiple files. Report programs can update RMS files.
Routines are available for printing the date, time, and page number.
Data type conversions are performed when necessary. Designing Menus Complete applications need complete menus to tie the parts together. Selected items are accessed with either a cursor or first letters. There is no pre-defined restriction on layout or design. Selections may be grouped together into several columns or presented in any pleasing way.