Create a new BIRT report
This procedure describes how to create a new report within your BIRT project folder.
You must have a project folder available in BIRT.
- If necessary, open the Report Design Perspective.
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From the menu bar, select File > New > Report.
The New Report dialog appears.
This dialog displays your BIRT project folders.
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Select the project folder from the collapsible tree.
Important: The REPOSITORY folder is used by IXIASOFT CCMS. Do not use this folder to store reports.The project folder's name appears in the Enter or select parent folder field.
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Append a new subfolder name to the project folder in the Enter or select parent folder field.
The system can create a subfolder of your project folder at this time. Use the file and path naming conventions for your system.
- In the File name field, enter the name you want to use for your new report.
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Click Next.
The second New Report dialog appears.
This is where you choose the underlying layout of the report.
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Use the Report templates list to select the template you want to use.
The Preview panel and Description will give you an idea of what the selected template does.
- Select the required Report Orientation.
- Click Finish.