Convert Character Mode report to Bitmap Report

Hi all,
I'm using Oracle DB 10g and Oracle DS 10g. I've created almost 20 character mode reports. Now, I need to convert them to Bitmap Reports. Plz. help.
Thanx in advance.
NEO

you must set in property palette on your report "design in char. mode" to NO and set system parameters MODE to DEFAULT or BITMAP

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I am really glad someone tried to help me. Truly thanks.
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in url password is display.[b]
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About creating an ASCII (character-mode) report
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G *** Total *** 0.00 0.00 -999,999,999.00H
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