Jasper Subtotal

Question

I have a report- from another question: Jasper report data summary which shows totals for a number of columns by location. I need to sub-total some of the location_cds and am not sure where to start. I have one group - by location_cd. Some location_cds have sub-locations, i.e. 3A has 3A1, 3A2, 3A3. Right now I have the totals for each individual row displayed in the group footer. I would like to see a subtotal for any location_cd that has sub-locations. I am trying to puzzle out how I am going to approach that. Should I see if I can do that in the query or will Jasper help me out here?

I am querying Sybase ASE 15.7.0 and am using Jasper Studio 5.5.1

Answer 1

Sub totals are the same as totals, just check the following:

1. add the order by corresponding to your list - usually add the item to the order by list

   ORDER BY some_name_wharever, my_subtotal_thing_to_be_ordered

2. create a new group using the wizard, right click the root of the report on the report inspector and select "add report group"

3. create a new variable just like the total one but mind the reset and increment group

That should do it. Hope it helps. Good luck.

Answer 2

I feel like you are trying to create a crosstab, with different subtotals and a general total... Do try looking into crosstabs.. they may be tricky to use, but the end result is great if used properly!