MetaReport allows you to create database reports, using various formats, including Access, dBase, Paradox, MS SQL, Oracle, InterBase and others. It uses ADO (ActiveX Data Objects) and BDE (Borland Database Engine) to build reports, but does not requires having BDE installed. When creating a report, you can choose from several layouts and then customize the design with text, images and shapes, using a WYSIWYG interface. You can drag and drop query elements into the report form, map field values to values or text of your choice, customize display format, font and more. MetaReport can also be used inside third-party applications as a built-in ActiveX object.