how can i read a text file from birt?

hi
I need to display content of a text file in my birt report (for example a discription of a chat) but i can't found any solutions or advice
Can someone give me an advice or an example please?
thanks for all

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mariane

hi,
Can someone give me an advice or a solution please
thanks

mwilliams

Hi mariane,

You can read in a text file in javascript, using the java.io package. Then store the text in a global variable that you can then use to display the text anywhere.

Hope this helps.

Virgil Dodson

Hi mariane,

You can also just use a Flat File Data Source to get data from a text file easier than using JavaScript.

FYI - I am moving this thread to the Designing BIRT Reports forum.