Abstract
One of the main advantages of fourth-generation languages is their ability to generate reports quickly with only a minimal specification supplied by the user. The authors have undertaken a number of specific report generation implementations using seven different fourth-generation tools. Starting from this base of experience, a set of criteria that affect the expressive power of report generators is identified, and enhancements are proposed that would extend the power of such tools. With these proposed improvements, the report generators can be applied to a broader range of problems and thereby help to fulfil better the promise of fourth-generation language tools to increase software productivity.
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