Report Layout Modes | Confine Mode & Flex Mode

Confine Mode & Flex Mode

Changing the current mode (Confine or Flex)

To set or override Confine mode: 

·         In the Paper Layout view, click the Confine On button or the Confine Off button in the toolbar to toggle the mode:

On: child objects cannot be moved outside their enclosing parent objects.

Off: child objects can be moved outside their enclosing parent objects.

To set or override Flex mode: 

·         In the Paper Layout view, click the Flex On button or the Flex Off button in the toolbar to toggle the mode:

On: parent borders "stretch" when child objects are moved against them. The child object maintains the same distance from the side it moves against.

Off: parent borders remain fixed when child objects are moved against them.