A table shows records from a datasource, one row per record. This is a one-dimensional presentation, unlike the cube table which has two dimensions of variation. As with the other datasource-based contents, the records can be filtered before showing, and in the case of table, columns can also be discarded. This means the user can focus on just the few fields that are important. Of course, for even more control then table can be backed with a Composite DataSource that provides additional processing options.

A table provides Single-Select and Toggle Selection options. Toggle Selection changes the commonly-used Single-Select behaviour so that the first click selects an item and a subsequent click on the same item is required to deselect it. This behaviour is often preferred as it prevents accidentally losing a set of existing selections by forgetting to press Control. To choose from the Single-Select and Toggle Selection option, click on the Perspective tab, right-click on a table name. A pop-up menu opens. Select Properties. The Edit Content Wizard opens. Click 4 times on Next, and then you can set the view options. Depending on your needs, select the Single-Click or Toggle Selection checkbox, as shown in Figure 2.17, “Set view options”.

Figure 2.17. Set view options

Table data can be saved into a CSV, DataSource, Excel or XML file for subsequent processing.

Available datasources: All, Selected, Unselected.

Figure 2.18. Table on Perspective

Figure 2.19. Format wizard