How do I use the same data source to create multiple reports?

Sachin_K

Hi All,

How do I use same data source to create multiple different reports (not sub report)? Any Suggestions?

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mwilliams

Hi Sachin_K,

With the use of a report library, you can utilize the same dataSource in many report designs.

Sachin_K

Hi Michael 
 
Thanks for the reply. I looked further in support forum and found the following thread which explains how to add data set to report library. 
 
<a class='bbc_url' href='http://www.birt-exchange.org/forum/designing-birt-reports/14612-create-exact-copy-table-report-element.html#post46330'>http://www.birt-exchange.org/forum/designing-birt-reports/14612-create-exact-copy-table-report-element.html#post46330</a> 
 
Thanks again. 
 
Regards, 
Sachin

al91206

I simply copy the data source from one report to another (right click copy -> new report - right click paste) It's a great option.

Another way would be to open your completed report - delete the unnecessary report items (tables, etc) and save as -> new report name.

I'm guessing the library use is a best practice though.

shruti

Hi,

Usage of Report Library will help in maintaing the reports. If you need to modify the data source for all the reports and point it to a new datasource sometime later, you will be making change only at one place in case of using report library otherwise modification will be required in all the reports individually.

Regards,