access values in a properties file

Hello, I have a problem accessing values stored in a properties file from a report. 
I'm trying to use a dynamic text field and inside that I've placed the following code: 
<pre class='_prettyXprint _lang-auto _linenums:0'>"Site:" + reportContext.getMessage("site", reportContext.getLocale())</pre>
Then I have a properties file named reportname_de_DE.properties with the following content: 
<pre class='_prettyXprint _lang-auto _linenums:0'>site=XYZ</pre>
Instead of getting the expected result, I'm getting "Site:null". 
I've tried several locations for the file, I've tried the whole thing WITHOUT i18n (which is actually what I need), I've tried several file names, all without success. 
How can I get this to work? 
TIA Michael

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mwilliams

Did you set the Resource File in the resources section of the property editor for the report?

CBR

Please keep in mind to only add the default language properties file.
Eg. If you have your properties file named reportname_de_DE.properties

the _de_DE says that it is for german settings. You ll need to have another one named reportname.properties that is used for all other locales. This is the only one to add to the report as mentioned in post above.

wondermike

@mwilliams: Yeah, thanks, that was the solution!

The thing works now. I was really desperate... :wacko:
@cbrell: Thanks for the additional hint!

@cbrell: I've been in your training in November 2010 in Mannheim (M.K. aus Homburg). It's a small world.