The Template Editor
The Template Editor is used to define data extraction templates. The template editor has the following elements:

| Element | Description | 
| [ 1 ] Action Bar | Displays all the tools you need to define a template. Refer to The Template Action Bar for details. | 
| [ 2 ] Trap Line | Allows you to define your trap. Position your cursor over a character in the sample line and then specify a trap to capture this character. Right-clicking anywhere on this line displays a menu that allows you to cut, copy, or paste text, delete the selection, or reset the trap. | 
| [ 3 ] Sample Box | Displays a sample line from the report. This sample line is used as the basis for defining the trap. Select a sample that best represents the particular line type (e.g., report detail or report header) of the report. Right-clicking anywhere on this line displays a menu that allows you to pull/push field boundaries left/right or delete/clear fields. | 
| [ 4 ] Line Selection Area | Allows you to select specific lines from an open report for use in defining templates. Right-clicking anywhere on this area displays a menu that allows you to create a template, replace the sample text, or copy text. | 
| [ 5 ] Report Sample | Displays the pages of the current report. Use the scroll bar to view other report pages. Right-clicking anywhere on this panel displays a menu that allows you to create a template, replace the sample text, or copy text. | 
To display this editor:
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      Open a PDF or PRN report in the Report Design window. 
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      Edit the model of a PDF or PRN report. 
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