Modifying WebViewerExample using Eclipse

mn1986

Hi,

I'm trying to understand the BIRT Web Viewer provided in the BIRT Runtime.

Could anyone kindly suggest some simple steps to practically work on the WebViewerExample provided in the runtime folder, like steps to get it started on Eclipse and compiling and testing it after making changes.

Any ideas on how I should go about understanding it effectively & more so practically will also be appreciated.

Thanks!

g2kuong

Hi, <br />
<br />
If you just want to play around with the viewer, you can simply<br />
take the WebViewer folder, copy and paste it and deploy it in Tomcat.<br />
<a class='bbc_url' href='http://www.eclipse.org/birt/phoenix/deploy/viewerSetup.php'>Installing the BIRT Viewer in Tomcat</a> <br />
Out of the box this is the simpliest way IMHO to start learning.<br />
<br />
If you'd like to understand the internal workings of the viewer and get a fundamental feel. This is a MUST read:<br />
<a class='bbc_url' href='http://www.eclipse.org/birt/phoenix/deploy/viewerUsage2.2.php'>Using the BIRT Report Viewer</a><br />
<br />
If you'd like play around, test it, and make changes, see the FAQ below<br />
<br />
2.5 Q: How do I build the 2.2 BIRT Viewer? <br />
2.6 Q: How do I export the 2.2/2.3 BIRT web viewer? <br />
2.7 Q: How do I export the 2.3.1 BIRT web viewer? <br />
<br />
provided here:<br />
<a class='bbc_url' href='http://wiki.eclipse.org/BIRT/FAQ/Birt_Project#Q:_How_do_I_export_the_2.2.2F2.3_BIRT_web_viewer.3F'>BIRT/FAQ/Birt Project - Eclipsepedia</a><br />
<br />
Since BIRT has its own Tag libraries (birt.tld), its another way to integrate<br />
into your application using the API provided.<br />
<br />
Regards,<br />
Anthony Ku Ong<br />
<br />
<blockquote class='ipsBlockquote' data-author="mn1986"><p>Hi,<br />
<br />
I'm trying to understand the BIRT Web Viewer provided in the BIRT Runtime.<br />
<br />
Could anyone kindly suggest some simple steps to practically work on the WebViewerExample provided in the runtime folder, like steps to get it started on Eclipse and compiling and testing it after making changes.<br />
<br />
Any ideas on how I should go about understanding it effectively & more so practically will also be appreciated.<br />
<br />
Thanks!</p></blockquote>