PDF generation from XML

sivakumar_n

Hi,

I want to generate the PDF from XML data in my java application. Now iam using Apache FOP to convert XML Data into PDF.

I like to know how the PDF Generation can be replaced using Actuate BIRT.

is the XSL-FO transformation possible in Acuate BIRT?

Please help me !!!

Virgil Dodson

Hi sivakumar_n,<br />
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The easiest way to generate a PDF report from XML is by using the BIRT report designer. In the designer, you can create a new XML datasource, which can be parameterized to be dynamic, and then graphically design your report. At runtime, the report will grab the XML data and you can optionally output PDF, HTML, XLS, etc.<br />
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There is not a video of setting up the XML datasource, however the video below shows how to use a Web Service for a data source... and many of the screens are similar to the XML data source.<br />
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<a class='bbc_url' href='http://www.birt-exchange.com/modules/wfdownloads/singlefile.php?cid=2&lid=163'>http://www.birt-exchange.com/modules/wfdownloads/singlefile.php?cid=2&lid=163</a&gt;