BIRT, basics
BIRT is an open source program which helps you to create reports, visualize data and integrate it in web applications. We recommend the installation of the Report Designer Full Eclipse Install.
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Report Designer Full Eclipse Install. It contains the BIRT Viewer, the Report and Chart Engine as well as the Report Designer (for creating reports). Eclipse is an all-in-one package.
The Report Designer Full Eclipse Install
The BIRT Report Designer offers the following functions:
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Connections with several data sources
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Data can be queried and added via data sets
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Data filtering, sorting etc.
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Graphical processing of data
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Reports can be displayed in web browsers
The installation of Report Designer Full Eclipse Install is described in the chapter BIRT, requirements and installation.
| Chapter | Description |
| BIRT, basics | Basic information on BIRT |
| New report | Creating a new report project |
| Data source | Configuration of a data source |
| Data set | Creating a data set and configuration of available functions |
| Report parameters | Creating and linking of report parameters |
| View report | Display the generated report |
| Web view | Display the generated report in a web browser |
| Notes and restrictions | Notes and restrictions regarding the use of BIRT |
