diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 6214b77..ce64263 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,10 +1,25 @@ -![](https://img.shields.io/endpoint?url=https://codecentral.devexpress.com/api/v1/VersionRange/1051124732/25.1.4%2B) [![](https://img.shields.io/badge/Open_in_DevExpress_Support_Center-FF7200?style=flat-square&logo=DevExpress&logoColor=white)](https://supportcenter.devexpress.com/ticket/details/T1306454) [![](https://img.shields.io/badge/📖_How_to_use_DevExpress_Examples-e9f6fc?style=flat-square)](https://docs.devexpress.com/GeneralInformation/403183) [![](https://img.shields.io/badge/💬_Leave_Feedback-feecdd?style=flat-square)](#does-this-example-address-your-development-requirementsobjectives) -# vcl-reports-store-layout-template-file + +# DevExpress VCL Reports - Store report layouts in text files + +This example stores a [report layout](https://docs.devexpress.com/VCL/dxReport.TdxReport.Layout) (XML-based template) in a text file. + +## Testing the example + +* Run the sample app and click **New Report**. +* Create a report layout (template) using any tools available in the [Report Designer UI](https://docs.devexpress.com/XtraReports/119176/web-reporting/web-end-user-report-designer). +* Click the hamburger button, select the **Save** option, type a report template name, and close the dialog. +* Click **Save Report** to export the created report template as a REPX file. +* Restart the app and click **Open Report** to import a report template from the previously saved REPX file. +* Click **Show Designer** to display the imported template. + +## Documentation + +[TdxReport.Layout Property](https://docs.devexpress.com/VCL/dxReport.TdxReport.Layout) ## Does this example address your development requirements/objectives?