Matrix Properties (Visibility Tab, Report Designer)

Use the Visibility tab of the Matrix Properties dialog box to define visibility options for the matrix.

Options

  • Initial visibility
    Select an option to indicate how the matrix is initially displayed on the report.
  • Visible
    Choose this option to show the matrix.
  • Hidden
    Choose this option to hide the matrix.
  • Expression
    Choose this option to vary the initial visibility using an expression.

    Type an expression that evaluates to a Boolean value of True to hide the item, and False to show the item. Click the expression (fx) button to edit the expression.

  • Visibility can be toggled by another report item
    Choose this option to indicate that another report item can change the visibility of the matrix.
  • Report item
    Type or select the name of the report item that the user can click to change the visibility of the current matrix. The report item must be a text box in the same grouping or containing grouping as the current matrix.

See Also

Reference

Report Designer F1 Help
Matrix Properties (Data Output Tab, Report Designer)
Matrix Properties (Filters Tab, Report Designer)
Matrix Properties (General Tab, Report Designer)
Matrix Properties (Groups Tab, Report Designer)
Matrix Properties (Navigation Tab, Report Designer)

Other Resources

Working with Matrix Data Regions

Help and Information

Getting SQL Server 2005 Assistance