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Which folder does iServer expect to find extension jars?
jherbin
Hello,
I've written an extension for the org.eclipse.birt.core.ScriptFunctionService extension point. Which folder on the iServer do I need to place the build jar so that my functions are available for reports on the iServer?
Thanks,
James
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RSiegler
James,<br />
<br />
To deploy custom ODA dirvers and custom plug-ins to the iServer you should be placing them in:<br />
$AC_SERVER_HOME$/MyClasses/eclipse/plugins/<br />
<br />
In a typical Windows installation for BIRT iServer 11SP4, $AC_SERVER_HOME$ would be:<br />
C:/Program Files/Actuate11SP4/iServer/<br />
<br />
You will need to recycle the BIRT iServer services in order for the changes/ additions to take place.<br />
<br />
Best Regards,<br />
Ryan Siegler<br />
Actuate Corporation ? The BIRT Company?<br />
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http://www.actuate.com'>http://www.actuate.com</a>
; | <a class='bbc_url' href='
http://birtondemand.com'>http://birtondemand.com</a><br
/>
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<blockquote class='ipsBlockquote' data-author="'jherbin'" data-cid="113984" data-time="1360181033" data-date="06 February 2013 - 01:03 PM"><p>
Hello,<br />
<br />
I've written an extension for the org.eclipse.birt.core.ScriptFunctionService extension point. Which folder on the iServer do I need to place the build jar so that my functions are available for reports on the iServer?<br />
<br />
Thanks,<br />
James<br /></p></blockquote>
jherbin
If the plugin is in this location, why would a scripted data source not be able to access methods in the package?<br />
<br />
When I use a scripted data source locally, I am able to access the extensions. When I upload the scripted data source to the iServer, it cannot find the extension.<br />
<br />
Thanks,<br />
James<br />
<br />
<blockquote class='ipsBlockquote' data-author="'RSiegler'" data-cid="114008" data-time="1360247251" data-date="07 February 2013 - 07:27 AM"><p>
James,<br />
<br />
To deploy custom ODA dirvers and custom plug-ins to the iServer you should be placing them in:<br />
$AC_SERVER_HOME$/MyClasses/eclipse/plugins/<br />
<br />
In a typical Windows installation for BIRT iServer 11SP4, $AC_SERVER_HOME$ would be:<br />
C:/Program Files/Actuate11SP4/iServer/<br />
<br />
You will need to recycle the BIRT iServer services in order for the changes/ additions to take place.<br />
<br />
Best Regards,<br />
Ryan Siegler<br />
Actuate Corporation ? The BIRT Company?<br />
<a class='bbc_url' href='
http://www.actuate.com'>http://www.actuate.com</a>
; | <a class='bbc_url' href='
http://birtondemand.com'>http://birtondemand.com</a><br
/></p></blockquote>
jherbin
Here is a portion of the the iServer error message:
" A BIRT exception occurred. See next exception for more information.Error evaluating Javascript expression. Script engine error: ReferenceError: XXXX is not defined"
rmurphy
What version of BIRT did you build the plugin against? Actuate 11 SP4 Fix 1 version of iServer uses BIRT 3.7.2. If your plugin is built against BIRT 4.2, it will not load.
jherbin
Here are the dependencies:
org.eclipse.core.runtime 3.7.0.v20110110
org.eclipse.birt.core 4.2.1.qualifier
Is there a reference to describe the compatibility of the Eclipse Birt Designer, Actuate Birt Designer, and iServer?
Thanks,
James
rmurphy
I'm sure there is somewhere, but for the iServer the find it easiest to look at the version of org.eclipse.birt.core in the AC_SERVER_HOME/Jar/BIRT/platform/plugins.
Inside Actuate BIRT Designer Pro, you can get versions of all the plugins in the Help -> About... dialog.
jherbin
The iServer has org.eclipse.birt.core_3.7.2.v20120817-1705.jar . This explains why my plugin isn't loading.
Thanks!
Which version of iServer supports org.eclipse.birt.core 4.2.1?
rmurphy
Support for 4.2.x in Actuate products is currently under development and has not yet been released.
jherbin
Good to know.
Thanks for your help!
James
