A single column can be sub divided into many sub columns. The image below shows the Sample and Testing column having 3 sub columns; Depth, Type and Results.
To add a sub-column click the Add button below the column properties - this is different from the add button that is used to add a main column.
A tree like view starts below the selected column with a new Header name for the added sub-column. It is possible to define the name in the Header text box and all other properties the same way that is possible with the main columns.
If there are some columns that require their data to match up (e.g., Sample Depth, Sample Ref, Sample Type and the Result of the test) then you have to "link" these columns.
For each sub-column and main column, choose the Group option on the right of the Column box and assign them the same group number (e.g., 1 or 2).
Data in columns will ensure that text collision does not occur. If text is moved down the Log to avoid collision, then all the text in the group's columns will also be moved down
To ensure that the full width of the log is used you can tick the "Expand to fill available space" check box under the Width box. By doing that Template Studio will take all empty columns and will complete them with the selected field information. This option can be used with any column but is most commonly used with a graph or description column.
It is possible to put borders on the headers by using the Border command from the Design section of the ribbon.
All column headers can be formatted as in any other windows application. It is possible to select your desired font, font size, colour, rotation, if the text will be bold, in Italics etc. from the format area on the Design section of the ribbon.
There are two Levels on the Row Heights Group namely; Level 1 and Level 2.
Level 1 height designates the total height of the columns header area. The maximum height can be changed from the Template Setup window under the Depth Header title.
Level 2 height is the height of the child columns headers. The height left for the parent column header is calculated by subtracting the Level 1 height from the Level 2 height For example, if Level 1 height is set at 10mm and Level 2 height at 6mm the Sample row below will be 4mm and the Depth, Type and Results row will be 6mm.