Easiest way to keep SSRS child elements in the same relative position when the parent is re-positioned?
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I am trying to revise the layout of an SSRS report where I have several textboxes that are child elements of a rectangle.
When I reposition the parent rectangle down by x, all of the child textboxes maintain the same absolute position. Their "Location" (defined relative to the parent) decreases by x. I then need to reposition the child textboxes. Additionally, if any of these ever has a negative "Location" then the parent rectangle is then repositioned back up by x.
What is the easiest way to move everything in unison? I can Control-click everything and then drag them or use the arrow keys, but I want to position everything with precision and the "Location" field in the Properties window disappears when selecting more than one item. Is there a way I can avoid individually computing and typing in every "Location" value every time I have a small layout change?
I am using SSRS (11.0.3360.12) within the Visual Studio 2012 Shell. Thanks!