Using Data Tables
Learn how to efficiently use data tables by selecting templates, adding and configuring columns, sorting data, and applying filters.
This section provides information on using data tables efficiently. Once you have selected the template and navigated to the Summary Statement screen, perform the following steps:
- Drag and drop a Data Table block to your temple.
-
Select the Data Table to view the
Content
side-pane.
- Select the Payments option from the drop-down list under the Accounts option.
-
Click
Add
in the
Columns
section and perform the following:
- Select EffectiveDate from the Field drop-down list.
- Click the Advanced Options toggle.
- Use the Localise function, for example, {{EffectiveDate|Localise}}.
-
Configure the header as required, for example, Effective Date.
- Click Save .
-
Click
Add
in the
Sort By
section and perform the following:
- Select EffectiveDate from the Field drop-down list.
-
Select
ASC
in the
Order
drop-down list.
- Click Save .
- Click Add in the Sort By section.
- Select PaymentNumber from the Field drop-down list.
- Select ASC in the Order drop-down list.
- Click Save .
-
Click
Add
in the
Filter
section and perform the following:
- Select Status from the Field drop-down list.
- Select > in the Operator drop-down list.
-
Enter Processed in the
Value
field.
- Click Save .
- Select EffectiveDate from the Field drop-down list.
- Select >= in the Operator drop-down list.
-
Enter _StartDate in the
Value
field.
Note: : _StartDate is a system built-in variable and it displays the start date of the selected date range.
- Click Save .
- Select EffectiveDate from the Field drop-down list.
- Select < in the Operator drop-down list.
-
Enter _EndDate in the
Value
field.
Note: _EndDate is a system built-in variable that automatically extends the end date of the chosen date range by one day. When you select a date range in the UI, such as from 2024-01-01 to 2024-03-31, the built-in variable _EndDate is automatically set to 2024-04-01.
- Click Save .