# Report Writer

Designing a Report |

Report definitions can be created via the Report Designer interface, which allows you to:

- Define the source of the data. See Defining the Data.
- Design the layout. See Creating the Report Layout.
- Define additional report options. See Report Options.
- Set the output destination for a report. See Setting the Report Destination.
- Save the definition so it can be used to generate a report. See Saving the Report Definition.
- Test the report. See Testing the Report.
- Generate the report. See Generating a Report.

The Report Wizard provides a quick and simple way to create a report that does not require any special formatting. The wizard guides you through a series of eight interactive steps that result in the creation of a new report definition. When you exit the wizard, the definition is loaded into the Report Designer where you can customize it and make final adjustments before saving it.