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The XML Template and the Advanced Report Writer are two options available for generating [SAP2000|sap2000:home] output [reports|kb:Reporting]. Both of these options, available through the File menu, are described as follows:


h1. XML Template

The *XML Template* provides a newer, more straightforward method for generating output reports.


h1. Advanced Report Writer

The *Advanced Report Writer* is the original, more elaboratepowerful yet powerfulelaborate method for generating output reports.


h1. Report Format File

The *Report Format File*, which controls the information displayed in individual [report|kb:Reporting] tables, may be attached for both XML-based reports and those created using the Advanced Report Writer.

The default format file, *SapDefaultFormatFile.fmt*, may be manually edited, though we recommend editing a copy of the file. This file is available through Options > Database > Edit Format File, and is located in the SAP2000 user-settings folder, typically C:\Documents and Settings\<user name>\Local Settings\Application Data\Computers and Structures\. Some folders may be hidden.


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h1. Tips

* Report content and formatting is contained within the format file.

* The format file may be edited through Options > Database > Edit Format File.


h1. See Also

* [Command line]


h1. References

* *Report Contents XML File* \- available within the Manuals directory of SAP2000 installation