I have one layout ,I dont want to print this layout but I want to execute the
before and after layout report sections for this layout.Can I define the layout length as 0 instead of 1.

rgds,
jack

I don't fully understand what you mean.

You have a layout that you need for the script only. Now you wanna know if it is possible that you have 0 lines in that layout.

If that is the case than yes that works. If you meant something else please decribe it a bit more.

In the layout session ttadv3131s000 there is a field called lns in the form 1.
I want that col value as zero (i.e when I dont have any thing to print I want
lns as zero .) I can suppress by using print expression as 0.But I have some script in that layout to be executed.If I put print exp as zero That script will not execute.

you could use the print expression on field level. Than the layout will still be executed.

If you do your coding in the before layout section of the script, then just set lattr.print to false after you finish your code. This will skip printing the layout. I also think the minute you edit and enter the layout it will change it from 0 to 1 lines.

Mark

After.layout will come only if lattr.print is true.

If the requirement is at detail level , you can do something in after.receive.data.

If u elaborate ur requirement , there can be many alternatives to accomplish the objective you desire.